Excerpt: Making a good game is an accomplishment, but making a good sequel is often an even harder task. Patapon is often named alongside LocoRoco and brought something new to the...
Excerpt: Since I started writing game reviews and guides about three years ago (THREE YEARS?! Time must fly when you're… working… wait…), I've given out a single, solitary perfect...
Excerpt: We take a look at the new PlayStation Portable rhythm game 'Patapon 2'. Is this game too niche for public consumption or will it lift the spirits of PSP owners?
Excerpt: Patapon proved to be an incredibly charming game on its release in 2008. Essentially a 2D RTS controlled by beating drums, it more or less stands alone on the PSP and all...
Pros: Great fun, Still feels original
Cons: Cuteness might be too much for some, Not much has changed
Sony's Music Based Action Game Has Lost It's Thrill
Game Informer
22 September 2009
Conclusion: Concept: Add depth and new features to the Patapon formula, but not enough to distinguish it from the first Graphics: Features some of the most entertaining and quirky
Summary: The first Patapon was an innovative blend of music, RTS, and art design. The sequel, however, feels more like a loaded expansion pack than something that pushes the...