Go! Go! Kokopolo – Harmonious Forest Revenge

Go! Go! Kokopolo – Harmonious Forest Revenge is a Platforming game developed by Tanukii Studios for the  Nintendo 3DS and was released on September 16, 2022. 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 game opens with a nice and peaceful, carefree scene.

The wildcat Kokopolo is quietly snoozing away in his favorite hammock, whilst his buddy, Tatsumo, is relaxing under a tree, peacefully reading a book in the shade. High up in the sky, a friendly sky-guardian, Jinbe, zooms across the heavens, drumming a catchy tune on his mystical set of bongo drums. Suddenly, by accident, one of the bongo drums becomes dislodged and quickly plummets earthwards, into the dense forest below.

The goal of each stage is to clear the map of all the peaceful enemy characters, many of which will not attack until provoked. The player takes control of Kokopolo (or Tatsumo) who can stroll around the stages with the D-Pad, or dash quickly with one of the shoulder buttons. Knowing when to walk and when to dash is actually a key component of this game. The player can also jump with the A button or scratch with the B button. All of these actions take place on the top screen.