Pata -pata -pata PON!

[Equis]

Patapon

It’s a rhythm game, that plays like a lemmings combat platformer.

This might be the game to convince me to finally get a PSP.
Any thoughts?

[Acid]

That was…surreal.

[Wendelius]

Recently reviewed on Eurogamer: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=90341

It certainly sounds intriguing…

Wendelius

[Dejin]

@Wendelius

Recently reviewed on Eurogamer: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=90341

It certainly sounds intriguing…

The basic game mechanics definitely sound very interesting. The replay levels over-and-over bit less so. Still if it comes out at $30, there’s a good chance I’ll pick it up.

[JD]

@ydejin

The basic game mechanics definitely sound very interesting. The replay levels over-and-over bit less so. Still if it comes out at $30, there’s a good chance I’ll pick it up.

The official price of the game is $20, FYI.

-Julian

[Dejin]

@JD1

The official price of the game is $20, FYI.

Excellent!

[Ephraim]

I’ve been singing this tune, and annoying the hell out of anyone around me when I do, since watching a trailer a month ago. It’s got Force Factor 10 earworm potential.

It’s by the gang who did LocoRoco, which is just a barrel of weirdness, so the Japanosity of Patapon should be surprising to absolutely no one.

I was planning on picking this up soon after release, and the announced $19 price point just made that an easier decision to make.

[Jazar]

The PSP is definitely going to rock these few months with this, God of War and Final Fantasy. Very much looking forward to all of them.

[Alan_Dunkin]

We were discussing this a bit at work… it certainly looks funky, I watched some Youtube videos and dug the funky art-style (we were trying to figure out if it came from anyone in particular and located some really odd flash video/animations).

Anyway, looks like a bit of fun (and even some strategy & tactics & rhythm).

— Alan

[Ed_Solomon]

Fuck yeah! I’m in!

Pata, pata, pata, PON

[Demon_G_Sides]

I need a PSP.

[Scrax]

I’m glad that the Loco Roco -lings have evolved into using basic tools and weapons.

[Alex_Handy]

Played it a couple weeks back. Not my thing at all. It’s cute, and has a great art style, but it really doesn’t feel like you’re playing much of a game. It’s just a rhythm game with cool graphics and no licensed songs.

Certainly unique, but they should have spent more time making it fun.

[Ed_Solomon]

Preordered.

[Juste]

Hope this is budget priced for Europe as well, if it is, i’m in!

[Alex_Handy]

Anyone got an opinion yet?

[Jazar]

The demo is out you can get it from your PC or PS3 and transfer to the PSP. It’s amazing! Like the little Locos couldn’t take it anymore and got organzied with weapons, but still keep their musical nature. The demo actually has a surprising bit of playability in it. Very polished title and one I’m very much looking forward to especially for only $20! Very odd mix of rythim-action-stragety with leveling, crafting and … birthing.

[Jazar]

Respect the PATAPON

@IGN

9.0 Presentation
From the story to the mini-games and its action sequences, Patapon is an enthralling underdog tale with excellent characters.

9.5 Graphics
Visually engaging, it feels like you’re playing a cartoon instead of a videogame.

9.5 Sound
The songs will get stuck in your head for days – not in an annoying way, but in a toe-tapping, giddy and mind-pleasing manner.

9.0 Gameplay
Simple mechanics belie deep gameplay through the adventure, although it would be much better if you could pause and buy weapons and gear with items or Ka-Ching.

9.0 Lasting Appeal
Put the game down, and five minutes later you’ll want to pick it back up. The only thing possibly hampering you is the amount of time you can dedicate to one game session.

Overall: 9.2 Outstanding

@IGN

Rhythm Game, strategy game, mini-game collection, action game, light RPG – Patapon is all of these and much, much more. It’s a genre onto itself, a title that not only exalts in creativity and unique style, it delivers a fun, addictive, engaging experience that keeps you playing over and over again. While LocoRoco appeared to have the cuteness crown with enjoyable play for the PSP, it looks like it will have to move over – the time for Patapon has come. If you own a PSP, make sure you go to the stores and you get a copy of this game. Your game collection will thank you, and you won’t be disappointed.

@Greg Miller

I’ve owned a PSP since 2005. In that time, I’ve had a lot of fun games – Lumines, Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow, etc. – but in my opinion, Patapon is the greatest game this system has ever seen. There’s a stunning art style, there’s a super-deep equipment customization option for troops, the beats are catchy, there’s a trumpet mini-game, the characters are cute, and there’s such a tremendous feeling of accomplishment when you march through a level in Fever and wipe the floor with a boss larger than all of your forces combined.

For the past week, I’ve been coming to work, ranting about this game and watching the clock for when I can go home and play**. The Patapons dance in my head and their beat rings in my ears. When I have this game in my hands and am watching the tribe march forward to hurl spears, I am truly happy.

Buy this game.

** Guess this guy doesn’t understand the concept of portability? (Unless it’s tethered for review)

[malkav11]

It sounds like that guy understands professionalism - i.e., not playing games at work unless your job at the moment is to play that game.

[Raife]

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