Patapon
- With the beat of your war drum, lead a tribal army into large scale battles
- March the Patapons through thirty different environments where monsters and enemy forces lay awaiting to attack
- Collect over one hundred weapons and items and build an army with different warrior types
- Additional mini-games pair graphic style and tribal music
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Simplicity Belies its Subtleties
I picked up Patapon on a whim - I saw it at a video game store, and after seeing a short demo (and listening to the crazy, addictive tunes), I decided to give it a try: after all, it was only $20.00.
I have not regretted that snap decision.
The amount of skill required to navigate the game is subtle but powerful: though it combines two disparate game types (real-time strategy and musical rhythm), it would seem they are two great tastes that taste great together. The game requires that on a sub-conscious level one keeps track of the 4:4 beat, the different drum sounds that communicate your divine will to your Spartans . . . er, Patapons, while simultaneously keeping an eye out for monster or enemy behavior on screen, and a variety of other on-screen information. Either one learns this - as the one-eyed Patapon tribe’s deity - or your little tribe in will not be in the fight as long as it takes to bring down your enemies and liberate them.
Add to this several mini-games that become available as your warriors re-discover ancestors’ remains throughout the game. My personal favorite was the musical stew-cauldron game.
The minimalistic and cartoony character designs are not only charming, but also avoid overwhelming the senses to such a degree that one can enjoy the game structure and design fully.
A real treat, and highly recommended, “Patapon” is even more attractive for its $20 price tag.
5 Stars Addicted to Patapon
I just had to write to recommend this game, I am usually a fan of the Ratchet and Clank games but I can’t seem to put this one down to play those. It can be challenging at times, took me awhile to figure out the rain juju, and I agree with other reviewers that says a tutorial would have been a good enhancement. But there is no mistaking that this is a very fun and original game and a must own for the PSP, part two is coming out in May, can’t wait!
2 Stars Pata what?
I decided to purchase this game after reading several reviews here on amazon. It seems that a good number of people enjoy it, i however did not. I can appreciate its originality and colorful presentation. I mean, at first i tried to get into it and just enjoy it as everyone else did. But after about an hour of listening what sounds like children whacked out on speed say “Pata Pata Pata Pon” I thought to myself, why am i subjecting myself to this torture. In summary, its okay for about the first 10 mins when you stop and say, what a “cute” game, maybe it would have been better if David Byrne were singing to the beat, i don’t know.
4 Stars I loved it even though I am not that skilled with the game yet.
The game is fun and unique. It is a mix of rhythm and RPG. Stronger on the rhythm side. I like it.
5 Stars Unique…..
This is the kind of game that gives you a real treat when you play it. It’s cutesy and beautifully bizarre exterior hides an addictive system of upgrading and breeding your Patapon’s. I highly recomment this game to anyone. It’s great fun being the almighty drum god.