| Go! Go! Kokopolo – Harmonious Forest Revenge | |
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| Developer(s) | Tanukii Studios Limited |
| Publisher(s) | Tanukii Studios Limited Room 4 Games Ltd Arc System Works (JP) Limited Run Games |
| Producer(s) | Keith Webb |
| Designer(s) | Keith Webb |
| Programmer(s) | Gergely Kiss Szilard Peteri |
| Artist(s) | Keith Webb |
| Composer(s) | 2dB Music |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DSi (DSiWare), Nintendo 3DS |
| Release | Nintendo DSi 3DS September 2, 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Platform, Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Go! Go! Kokopolo – Harmonious Forest Revenge is an action puzzle platform video game developed and published by Tanukii Studios Limited for the Nintendo DSi's DSiWare digital distribution service. It was first announced in October 2008 as a title under development for the Nintendo DS, in a series of Developers Diaries in the UK video game magazine NGamer.[2] It was eventually released on the DSiWare service on August 4, 2011 in the PAL region,[citation needed] August 11, 2011 in North America,[1] and May 30, 2012 in Japan.[3] The game was removed on August 31, 2014.
The game is described by the developers as the "world's first chase-'em-up" and utilizes a hybrid of different gameplay styles, such as maze games, platformers and puzzle elements to create a unique arcade experience. The developers cite arcade classics such as Pac-Man, Flicky, Door Door and ChuChu Rocket! as inspiration for the main gameplay mechanics, and video game characters, such as Wario, for the mischievous humor abundant in the game.[4]
Go! Go! Kokopolo was met with very favorable reviews upon its release. Several minor criticisms were leveled at the difficulty of the game, especially in later stages, but an easy mode was included to help lend an easy learning curve for more novice players.
The game also featured highly in the Best of 2011 lists on Joystiq,[5] Wiiloveit.com,[6] IGN[7] and Nintendo Life.[8]
- ^ a b "Go! Go! Kokopolo". Nintendo. Archived from the original on August 29, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Whincup, Nathan (October 4, 2008). "N-Europe News: Go! Go! Kokopolo announced for DS". N-Europe. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "ゴー！ゴー！ココポロ". Arc System Works (in Japanese). Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- ^ Miller, Tony (August 7, 2011). "Interview: Keith Webb (Go! Go! Kokopolo)". Nintendo Okie. Archived from the original on October 18, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Fletcher, JC (December 12, 2011). "2011 Buyers Guide: WiiWare, DSiWare, and 3DS eShop". Engadget (Joystiq). Yahoo. Archived from the original on January 8, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Team Wiiloveit (January 2, 2012). "Wiiloveit.com Presents: Best of Nintendo Awards 2011". Wiiloveit.com. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ^ IGN staff (January 12, 2012). "Best of 2011 Wiki Guide: Best DSi/3DSWare Game". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Nintendo Life staff (December 30, 2011). "Game of the Year: Nintendo Life Staff Awards 2011". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. Retrieved January 26, 2012.