KIKI KAIKAI - NAZO NO KURO MANTO
( Pocky And Rocky )
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奇々怪界 謎の黒マント
©1992 Natsume
Licensed By Taito Corp.
Cartridge SHVC-KK
Action game
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Released in America as
POCKY AND ROCKY
( SNS-KK-USA )
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Released in Europe as
POCKY AND ROCKY
( SNSP-KK-XXX )
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Kiki KaiKai Nazo No Kuro Manto is an top-down action game by Natsume.
This totally new episode of the series is a colorful overview
game featuring a cute little girl called Sayo. Creatures have now
become evil and crazy again and it is her duty to find out what is going
on and to defeat the source of this dark magic. She can use
Shinto magic and her main weapons are a set of throwing
prayer cards and a duster magic wand. Like in the arcade version,
she is accompanied by a raccoon who becomes here a second playable
character. He can throw leaves instead of cards
and swipe monsters with his tail instead of a magic duster
and the raccoon can be used for a frantic two-player simultaneous
plays. Special attacks have now also be added to the mix when holding
the fire button - Sayo can unleash a spinning swipe and the raccoon
can turn into an indestructible statue for a short amount of time.
They both start the game with a limited amount of energy-hearts but more
can be gained along the way when stages are completed. Weapons can
also be upgraded by collecting special items dropped by certain enemies:
blue orb (improve your main weapon), red orb (fireballs), bombs and more.
Some friend spirits are even hidden inside some elements of the scenery and
can be freed to rain special items to thank our heroes.
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Teaser Text from the American Version:
Pocky was enjoying a quiet cup of tea in her shrine, when
Rocky the Raccoon, a Nopino goblin came running to Pocky.
"Something terrible has happened. My fellow Nopino goblins
have lost their minds. When I woke up, they were very
agitated. When I tried to calm them, they came after me."
"why"?
"I don't know, but I believe that they are under the spell of
another force... In any case, I can not handle this by myself. I
need your help."
Who on earth has cast the spell and are controlling the Nopino
goblins ? And what for ? Find out as Pocky and Rocky battle the
Goblins in this epic adventure from Natsume.
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Kiki KaiKai Nazo No Kuro Manto is such a nice and delightful game. I was a
bit disappointed by the PC Engine version, and this Super Famicom
episode just shines. It is also a completely different game, only
the opening stage would look familiar to anyone who played Kiki KaiKai
before. Controls are fast and the gameplay is well balanced and really addictive.
Shame that the art work was changed (again!) in the American SNES version
and replace by an ugly (to my tasted) illustration. All in all, Kiki KaiKai Nazo No Kuro Manto is
a delightful platform game, full of surprises and fun. A great title.
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