Imagine that someone told you one of the best games on the PSP didn't have a well-known franchise character, gameplay that pushed the tech of the system or was a port of a PS2 title. You might not believe them, but almost two and a half years ago, Sony introduced LocoRoco, a unique puzzler that was engaging and addictive. Well, after a brief hiatus, the sequel to the award winning game will be released next week and it reunites the same group of lovable characters with a new adventure. Coming with a new bag of tricks for players to check out, LocoRoco 2 improves on most elements of the first title, with the lone exception being the brevity of the main adventure.

The story of LocoRoco 2 takes place where the first game left off, with the Moja sent running back to their own planet in defeat. However, Bonmucho, the Moja's leader refused to concede to the cheerful blobs and their planet, and has planned a brand new attack upon the LocoRoco world with a powerful new musical weapon -- one that drains the life and color out of anything that hears its notes while covering them in darkness. Trying to gain revenge on the LocoRoco, the Moja quickly return to the blob's homeworld and attempt to conquer the planet with their dark songs. Even worse, the Moja have recruited the Bui Bui, the evil counterparts of the Mui Mui (the LocoRoco's friends) to help attack the indigenous creates. It's up to the squishy blobs to gather their friends together and try to free their world once again. In some ways, it feels a bit similar to the first title, but there are a couple of gameplay twists that help to keep the story fresh.