Pucca Power Up

About

Pucca Power Up is a Nintendo DS platformer from Barunson Creative that splits its time between level-based running and jumping and a series of oddball mini games. You follow Pucca and her ninja boyfriend Garu through six short episodes where you collect items avoid hazards and complete tasks like timing a jump off a cliff or chasing love interests. The controls are straightforward and the levels lean into the cartoonish energy of the source material with bright visuals and goofy obstacles. The game’s charm comes from its ties to the long-running Pucca anime and web series which mixes slapstick humor with romantic gags. Mini games range from simple platforming to bizarre challenges like "Kissing Garu" that test reflexes or timing. While the 2010 release date shows its age the single-player focus and lighthearted tone make it a quick nostalgic pick for fans of casual platformers.

Storyline

Pucca Power Up features six episodes following central characters Pucca and Garu through their adventurous love story. This quirky mismatch between the daughter of a noodle seller and a ninja challenges players to help Pucca and Garu on their quest for true love. Players will also learn new skills from Master Su and complete mini-games such as Kissing Garu and Jumping off the Cliff.