The most enjoyable and original PSP game in ages. Patapon is a little too tricky to be perfect, but also it's deeper and more rewarding long-term than you might suspect....
Abstract: See? Big games can come in small packages. Patapon is proof that a seemingly simple little game can be one of the year's most interesting and original titles. The price may be small and the graphics minimalistic, but the idea is huge and the results ar...
Abstract: VIDEO: Head over to our videos page to check out all Patapon footage!Patapon's colorful, minimalist visuals bring to mind the charming LocoRoco. It easily sidesteps any feeling of déjà vu, though, with a concept that borrows elements of both the rhythm...
Abstract: A funky visual vibe mashed up with a unique, rhythm based control scheme equals a bona fide hit for the PSP. From the creators of the happy-go-lucky Locoroco comes another charming title, Patapon!
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Published: 2008-02-19, Author: Gabe , review by: gamespy.com
Positively darling characters; has beats that stick in your head; lots of character development.
Extremely difficult to maintain accurate rhythm; just about demands headphones as a prerequisite.
Patapon is about as charming a game as you could imagine. Packed with cute little characters who sing even cuter choruses, Patapon uses its tribal theme to tap into some vestigial gene that appreciates cuteness for cuteness sake. The singing and danci...
Abstract: del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It There was a time when peace reigned. When the Almighty inspired the beat of the magical drums and the tribe known as the Patapons lived contentedly in their homeland. But then the almighty went away and a neighbori...
Superb art design, Innovative rhythmbased realtime strategy gameplay, Some varied and memorable level designs, Plenty of loot to collect for your army, Excellent value for money.
No multiplayer support, Replaying hunt levels gets old after a while.
Patapons ingenious combination of light real-time strategy and rhythm makes it a one-of-a-kind game thats easy to recommend. ...
Abstract: Like Puzzle Quest before it, Patapon is a game that grabs key features from existing genres, squishes them together like different-colored balls of Play-Doh, and then turns them into something far more special than you might expect. For example, if you...
Abstract: Every now and then, gamers are treated to a title thats so engaging, so enjoyable and so indescribable that its hard to put your finger on it. Sony has capitalized on this situation time and time again with their rhythm games, literally creating the ...
