Summary
- Release Year: 1999
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Nintendo 64
- Developers: Red Company
- Publishers: Hudson Soft
Robot Ponkottsu 64: Nanatsu no Umi no Caramel is a role-playing video game developed by Hudson Soft and published by Konami for the Nintendo 64. It was released only in Japan on December 10, 1999. It is part of the Robopon series of games, and can make use of the Transfer Pak with Robot Ponkottsu Sun, Star and Moon Versions.
The game’s story follows a young boy named Ponkottsu who dreams of becoming a great Robopon trainer. One day, he finds a mysterious Robopon egg that hatches into a powerful Robopon named Caramel. Together, they set out on a journey to find the seven legendary Robopon and save the world from the evil Dr. Mashirito.
Gameplay in Robot Ponkottsu 64 is similar to other games in the Robopon series. Players explore a variety of dungeons and towns, battling Robopon trainers and collecting new Robopon. Robopon can be leveled up and evolved, and players can also use items and abilities to enhance their Robopon’s stats and abilities.
One of the unique features of Robot Ponkottsu 64 is its “Robopon Fusion” system. This system allows players to combine two Robopon to create a new, more powerful Robopon. Robopon Fusion can be used to create a variety of different Robopon, each with its own unique stats and abilities.
Robot Ponkottsu 64 was generally well-received by critics, with many praising its charming visuals, fun gameplay, and deep Robopon Fusion system. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation.
Gameplay
Robot Ponkottsu 64 is a role-playing video game in which the player controls a young boy named Ponkottsu who dreams of becoming a great Robopon trainer. The player travels around the world, battling Robopon trainers and collecting new Robopon. Robopon can be leveled up and evolved, and players can also use items and abilities to enhance their Robopon’s stats and abilities.
One of the unique features of Robot Ponkottsu 64 is its “Robopon Fusion” system. This system allows players to combine two Robopon to create a new, more powerful Robopon. Robopon Fusion can be used to create a variety of different Robopon, each with its own unique stats and abilities.
Plot
The story of Robot Ponkottsu 64 follows Ponkottsu, a young boy who dreams of becoming a great Robopon trainer. One day, he finds a mysterious Robopon egg that hatches into a powerful Robopon named Caramel. Together, they set out on a journey to find the seven legendary Robopon and save the world from the evil Dr. Mashirito.
Along the way, Ponkottsu and Caramel meet a variety of friends and allies, including a talking cat named Nyanta and a robotic girl named Miruru. They also face many challenges, including battles with rival Robopon trainers and the minions of Dr. Mashirito.
Characters
- Ponkottsu: The protagonist of the game, a young boy who dreams of becoming a great Robopon trainer.
- Caramel: A powerful Robopon that hatches from a mysterious egg.
- Nyanta: A talking cat who joins Ponkottsu and Caramel on their journey.
- Miruru: A robotic girl who helps Ponkottsu and Caramel on their journey.
- Dr. Mashirito: The main antagonist of the game, an evil scientist who plans to use the seven legendary Robopon to take over the world.
Reception
Robot Ponkottsu 64 was generally well-received by critics, with many praising its charming visuals, fun gameplay, and deep Robopon Fusion system. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation.
Legacy
Robot Ponkottsu 64 is considered to be one of the best games in the Robopon series. It was followed by two sequels, Robot Ponkottsu Remix: Mirai kara no Chousensha (2000) and Robot Ponkottsu World (2002). The game has also been re-released on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan.
Trivia
- Robot Ponkottsu 64 was originally planned to be released in North America and Europe, but these plans were eventually scrapped.
- The game’s title can be translated as “Robot Junk 64: Caramel of the Seven Seas”.
- The game’s soundtrack was composed by Masashi Hamauzu, who is also known for his work on the Final Fantasy series.
Review Score
7.5/10
Art
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