Pocky & Rocky with Becky

Pocky & Rocky with Becky, known in Japan as Kiki Kaikai Advance (奇々怪界あどばんす), is a shoot 'em up video game for the Game Boy Advance handheld game console where the player may control either Pocky, Rocky, or Becky, the latter originating from the spin-off KiKi KaiKai: Dotou-hen, as they attempt to defeat a ghostly hydra who escaped his seal. The player character takes two hits to lose a life, but only one in Japan. While prior entries were developed by Taito, this game was developed and published by Altron in Japan, and published by Natsume Inc. in North America. The game is mechanically similar to the arcade game KiKi KaiKai. It was later released on the Wii U's Virtual Console service. It has received mixed reception, with some critics criticizing it for its short length and lack of difficulty, while feeling that shoot 'em up fans would enjoy it. Hardcore Gamer 101 staff noted that the additional difficulty mode improves its replay value.