LocoRoco 2 will roll out at $20

Last February, Sony released the PlayStation Portable real-time rhythm game Patapon at a $20 suggested retail price to entice hesitant consumers to give the unconventional game a chance. Apparently Sony was pleased with the game's performance at that price point, given that the company announced...

Last February, Sony released the PlayStation Portable real-time rhythm game Patapon at a $20 suggested retail price to entice hesitant consumers to give the unconventional game a chance. Apparently Sony was pleased with the game's performance at that price point, given that the company announced today that it would be taking the same strategy with LocoRoco 2.

Scheduled for a February 10 release on the PSP, LocoRoco 2 retains the original game's distinctive visual style, emphasis on 2D platforming action, and catchy music. New additions to the game include underwater action, a new multiplayer mode, story-based levels, and rhythm-based minigame segments.

Already released overseas, LocoRoco 2 received a score of 8.5 from GameSpot Australia.

23 Comments

  • lamprey263

    Posted Jan 18, 2009 2:20 pm PT

    I was at GameStop the other day to put $5 down on Killzone 2 to get the demo, and I asked about when LocoRoco 2 was coming out 'cause I forgot but they also told me that if you put $5 down on LocoRoco 2 that there's a demo available for it, I passed that up but thought I'd just tell you all if anyone is totally pumped for it and might take advantage of the demo

  • mattmalignancy

    Posted Jan 18, 2009 11:53 am PT

    Sounds like a good strategy to sell a game, although it may just even out.
    More people buy a cheap game. vs. Less people buy an expensive game.

  • Kleeyook

    Posted Jan 17, 2009 2:42 am PT

    it's very expensive in Sweden.

  • lostn

    Posted Jan 16, 2009 9:05 pm PT

    Loved the first game, and loved Patapon, so it's a definite buy for me.

  • tuna_leg

    Posted Jan 16, 2009 5:56 pm PT

    Locoroco is my favorite psp game ever

  • lew_0911

    Posted Jan 16, 2009 7:43 am PT

    Definitely a steal. Yay Loco Roco.

  • apoorv7812

    Posted Jan 15, 2009 8:42 pm PT

    even i will buy a copy if available in INDIA

  • TehUndeadHorror

    Posted Jan 15, 2009 7:34 pm PT

    Mean, really wanna play this game...

  • lamprey263

    Posted Jan 15, 2009 7:30 pm PT

    sweet, I'd of even paid $30 for this but I'm not going to argue paying less

  • Ohidjwae

    Posted Jan 15, 2009 6:28 am PT

    In my opinion, this is the price that all portable games should be. $20 is the price point at which most people won't debate whether or not to buy a game. Of course, I think PS3/360 games should be $40 too, but I'm just dreaming there.

  • metalkid9 posted Jan 14, 2009 11:52 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    metalkid9

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 11:52 pm PT (hide)

    its not worth any more anyway

  • Flame_Blade88

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 9:06 pm PT

    Awesome news. Definitely will be scooping this one up.

  • Luckyhenry

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 8:33 pm PT

    This is fantastic news. And perhaps, it would be good to note that the first LocoRoco was also released at a retail price of $19.95.

  • -Squirrel-

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 8:02 pm PT

    I don't wanna be the only negative one, but this isn't necessarily good news for PSP fans. Cheap games are awesome, no doubt, but when you release one of your best and most popular game sequels for a budget price, well it says something about your software sales. I hope LocoRoco 2 does well, but PSP software sales in general have become quite shallow.

    And before you hate, imagine if Mario Galaxy had come out at $30, wouldn't have looked too good for the Wii.

  • Media_Mind

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 7:47 pm PT

    good

  • dmil1991

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 7:29 pm PT

    Perhaps Patapon 2 = $20 as well? Long live low-priced games!

  • CodingGenius Site moderator

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 6:12 pm PT

    Yay! I was going to wait until the price dropped...but now...?

  • Smoothy08

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 5:19 pm PT

    PsP games are way too expensive anyway.

  • robfield

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 5:17 pm PT

    This is a strong indication that Patapon 2 might be $20

  • jrabbit99

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 4:46 pm PT

    interesting

  • Slappywhite2001

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 4:21 pm PT

    the hefty price tag on the original Loco Roco was the reason I did not buy it. This saves me the heartache!

  • Paully3433

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 4:08 pm PT

    Nice, thats a price most of us can afford in these tough times, less then a month away now!

  • aerobie

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 4:01 pm PT

    Let's hope Sony maintains this strategy for Patapon 2 as well.

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