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Patapon 



 
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Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Sony
Platform: PSP
Category: Action, Platform
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Enter the fun, colorful world of the Patapons, a small, yet brave noble tribe. Behind the Patapons' cute exterior, lies a fierce warrior spirit that can only be commanded by the beat of your war drum. For years the Patapon tribe has lived in the desolate frontier, driven from their home by the evil Zigoton army. The Patapons wait for the day that the "rhythm god" will return, to bring them back to their homeland, to defeat their enemies and to lead them to the edge of their world. Finally, their wait has come to an end; the drums of war are heard once again. You have returned! For the first time, the rhythm and action genres are fused into one incredible experience. Lead a small lost tribe to the edge of their world with the beat of your war drum and grow them into an army of warriors. Using simple drum beats, command your tribe to march, attack, and defend themselves against fierce beasts, gigantic monsters, and the evil Zigoton army. Watch as your tribe grows in strength and numbers as they progress through this colorful adventure. Unlock a variety of warrior types from infantry to cavalry, archers to spear-men and maximize them for battle with a variety of weapon and shield upgrades. Discover the tribal beat of war!

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Featuring more than 20 missions in a variety of environments such as swamps, volcanos, gorges and deserts, players will outfit a Patapon army, collect resources, and grow their tribe into a devastating fighting force. Patapon presents a variety of warrior types, along with a wide selection of weapon and shield upgrades, that players will use to strategically customize and position their army as they progress through the funky adventure. Players will easily get caught up in the addictive action by collecting rare weapons and items as the adventure unfolds, and by earning more points to upgrade to new Patapons. Additionally, Patapon features five unique music-based mini-games to earn additional upgrades for the Patapon army. With vibrant character designs by popular French graphic artist, Rolito, Patapon introduces a unique, 2D art style incorporating abstract shapes, colorful environments, and larger-than-life boss enemies.
  • Rhythm and Action Collide – Master up to six different drumbeats to command the Patapon troops to march, attack, defend, power up, retreat, and use magic. Combine the various chains of drumbeats to address each unique level, leading the Patapons to victory over the Zigoton enemy forces.
  • Strategic Gaming – Patapon delivers a strong element of strategy by requiring players to properly customize and build up the Patapon army, arm each soldier with particular weapons and armor, and position them correctly for battle.
  • Mission Variety – Take part in more than 30 specific missions including hunting, escort, and boss battles, and explore numerous vivid environments along the way. Players will discover and access more than 100 items and weapons throughout the adventure.
  • Unique Art Style – French graphic artist Rolito, noted for his abstract art style seen in collectible toys, animation, and websites, lends his skills to create a variety of unique characters and environments, bringing the Patapon world to life.
  • Mini-Games – Five music-based mini-games allow players to earn bonuses and upgrades to further customize the Patapon warriors.
  • Music – Captivating and dramatic original music builds dynamically as players march and encounter enemy battles throughout each level.

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Challenge
9.0
Controls
9.0
Graphics/Animation
9.0
Interface
9.0
Length
8.0
Sound
9.0
Storyline
8.0
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i havent bought it yet!
By: dragonbot678    Favorite Category: Action    Date: Saturday, Mar 28, 2009
I haven't bought patapon yet, but it looks really cool i might get it this weekend, i hope.the mini games look fun too. i hope ill get the game soon.i used to think it was boring, but i saw videos and played the demo and now im so excited to get it. the gameplay looks great and its cool to build up your patapon army and make it stronger. i cant get the game out of my head because it seems really f...[More]


Better than Puzzle Quest!
By: 14 Silver    Favorite Category: Strategy    Date: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2009
Patapon is one of the greatest psp game I had since Puzzle Quest! The game is about this army that has lost their homeland to another ferocious army called the zigotons, an army same as the patapons. But the patapons luck will beging with you and the power of the drums, guiding the patapons to defeat the zigotons and find their earthend and "IT". This is one of the main reasons w...[More]


Simply Fantastic
By: FINISHim!    Favorite Category: Role-Playing    Date: Saturday, Feb 21, 2009
Patapon. Once I heard the name, I laughed. The name sounded like it was created by a child! I soon decided to check out what this game was even about. I watched some videos and then thought it wasn't so childish after all. It actually looked fun! I didn't have a PSP at the time, so I couldn't actually play it. Luckily, I finally got a PSP for Christmas. The day after, I ran over to Gamestop and bo...[More]





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Patapon marching in February
Rhythm-based action game from the studio behind LocoRoco charging onto North American PSPs in early 2008.


Reviews

Patapon Review
Patapon's ingenious combination of light real-time strategy and rhythm makes it a one-of-a-kind game that's easy to recommend.


Preview

Patapon Hands-On
We spend several hours waging war with a demo version of this intriguing rhythm-based action game.


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