"Innovation" is the word of the day for Otocky.

Despite my experience in older consoles, it always feel like I stumble upon something new that does nothing but make me smile, all thanks to those I follow here on the site itself. What do I find for myself on the Famicom Disk System today? Why, a flying cute little red and blue pill that generates beeps and bloops with each shot of it's big rubber ball, each direction it is fired another different bloop to beep that matches up with the background music of the stage. Each note tugging away at my blackened heartstrings, turning me from a tired and gloomy post-work hours adult to a delighted little child experiencing their first favorite game.

Such a sweet little Famicom title, like peanut butter cookies in 8-bit form. Yet, I feel bitter...

Why has it taken me so long to find you Otocky? Understandably, my weak grey box NES could not possibly handle your charming good looks, but why only now do I get to experience you firsthand despite having the internet for so long at my fingertips? Perhaps Nintendo should have found a way to translate and re-release Otocky on the Wii Virtual Console, it would've been massively preferable to embarrassing themselves with Wii Music. Who knows what a global re-release of Otocky could've done for all of us. Otocky could've spread happiness all across the planet, Otocky could've brought about world peace and been elected president of planet Earth. Otocky could've defeated Lu Bu, and yet still no one would bat an eye to bring them to the forefront of video game genius.

Where were you Otocky? You could've been my hero, and yet I am instead bemoaning that I did not meet you sooner, but don't let that discourage you! You are the greatest Otocky, you can do anything! Don't let anyone keep you down little guy! Keep on making music and producing the Sesame Street theme with each boss you bring down! Never stop brightening up everyone's day!

Love ya Otocky.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022


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