Underplayed Gems

Patapon (2007)

Patapon cover
Developer
SCE Japan Studio, Pyramid
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Music, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 68 player ratings
Main story
about 22 hours

How it feels

A bouncy, drum-driven tribal strategy game that feels playful and rhythmic as you chant your army into battle.

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About

Set among a variety of colorful 2D backgrounds, Patapon unfolds through more than 30 missions with more than 20 different environments, where players are tasked with outfitting the Patapon army, collecting resources, and using strategy to grow the tribe into a devastating fighting force. Incorporating various button-timed drumbeats in real-time to control the Patapons, players will strategically traverse through each environment, battling enemies each step of the way. The game presents a variety of warrior types such as archers, infantry, cavalry, and more that players can unlock, along with a wide selection of more than 100 weapon and shield upgrades, allowing players to customize their forces throughout the funky adventure.

Trailer

Screenshots

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