Unfortunately, Cocoto never gets anywhere near interesting. Though the levels look different and feature different enemies, they all feel pretty much the same. The bosses at the end of each level require a bit of figuring out, but once you discover their individual weaknesses, victory is just a matter of repetition and exploitation. The multiplayer modes are a misery-loves-company affair that let you introduce a few friends to the awkward, stilted controls that are the bane of Cocoto's existence.
With smoothly functioning mechanics and some thoughtful design, Platform Jumper could have captured some of the fun of its old-school platforming precursors. But it doesn't have those things, which leaves it a sad also-ran that'll make you look for better ways to spend your money.
Cocoto Platform Jumper simply reeks of average, and for the equivalent of £4.90 GBP (or $7 USD/€7) you could pick up a decent GameCube title. It's not an abominable game, and is moderately entertaining in short bursts. It's just that there are so many better alternatives out there that you'd be hard pressed to find a reason to pick this out of the bunch.
The WiiWare library has expanded considerably these past few months, with many games being excellent examples of what PALGN would like to see more of in the future. Of course for everything good, there's a heap of absolute rubbish. Once again, Bplus fails to deliver with their latest WiiWare game Bit Boy!!, while German elephants invade the service in one of the worst fighting games seen in years. Still, there's certainly something that will appeal to everyone, whether it's some glorious platforming in NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits or defending a castle in My Life as a Darklord. Until next time, stock up on those Wii points!
Overall, the game is a good blend of skill and luck. With simple to use controls giving an extra niceness about the game. The game is quite addictive, especially when you incorporate your friends into the mix, the childish cartoons makes it even more enjoyable as you realise that this game shouldn't be taken at all seriously in terms of graphics. Instead, it should just be enjoyed as the bit of fun it is!
+ Quick to get into, Jumping in no time!
+ Hard mode is a good challenge.
+ Quite addictive and enjoyable!
- Music and sound affects can get annoying after time.
- Story lacks any real depth at all. It's pretty much "save your friends".
- Some people will find it repetitive, make sure this game style is for you!
- No real replay value once completed.
