Episode 168: Pocky and Rocky Reshrined Review: The Classic Gets a Second Chance

Not known for its shooters, the Super Nintendo still hosted one of the greatest shoot 'em ups of the 16-bit age--the inimitable Pocky and Rocky. The game's obscure status, however, meant that millions missed experiencing this sublime romp...until now, that is. Thanks to developer Natsume, the series returns as Pocky and Rocky Reshrined, a remake/sequel hybrid ready to be played by a new generation of gamers. But, is it still good? That's, hmmm, a complicated question.