Overview and Gameplay
A tapir-like dream guide sends a custom-built hero to rescue Princess Rua in a surreal world of toys, playing cards, strange animals, and celestial scenery. Cocoron is a Japanese Famicom action-platformer directed by early Mega Man designer Akira Kitamura.
Players combine a face, body, and weapon to create heroes with different movement, jumping, endurance, and attack traits. The map allows routes to be tackled in a flexible order, while defeated bosses unlock opportunities to build additional characters for later challenges.
Controls And Mechanics
- Use the directional pad to move, navigate menus, and climb where supported.
- Press A to jump and B to fire the equipped weapon.
- Enemies may leave eggs containing health, extra lives, weapon power-ups, or upgrades.
- Progress centers on completing connected routes, defeating bosses, strengthening weapons, and choosing suitable hero builds.
- The game supports solo play only.
Version Notes
This cartridge was released only in Japan and includes Japanese text. No official North American or European NES edition was published. The later PC Cocoron project for PC Engine was cancelled and is not this version.
Release And Credits
- Release date: May 3, 1991
- Developer: Takeru / Multi Creative Team K2
- Publishing label: Sur Dé Wave
- Original platform: Nintendo Family Computer
