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.
Release: 1992-12-22 (¥8500)
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 (and exclusive) episode of the series is a colorful overview action
game featuring a cute and young little Japanese maiden called Sayo. Creatures
all over the country are under a spell and have now become evil and it is her duty to
find out what is going on and to destroy the source of this dark magic. She can use
Shinto magic and her main weapons are a set of powerful 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 prayer
cards and swipe monsters with his tail. Special attack moves 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
that some enemies drop in battle, they include blue orb (power-up the main weapon),
red orb (fireballs), bombs and so forth. Some friend spirits are even hidden
inside some elements of the scenery and freeying them awards the players with special
items and other goodies.
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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 in every sense of the word. It is also a completely different game,
only the opening stage would look familiar to anyone familiar with the Kiki KaiKai
series. Controls are fast and the gameplay is well balanced and really addictive. Shame
that the excellent Japanese art work was changed (again!) for the American
Super Nintendo release and replaced by an ugly (to my taste) illustration.
All in all, Kiki KaiKai Nazo No Kuro Manto is a delightful platform game, full
of surprises and fun. A great title that no fan should miss.
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