Underplayed Gems

PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY (2025)

PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY cover
Developer
SAS CO.,LTD.
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 2,309 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You march an army of cute eyeball creatures by tapping drums in time, commanding each unit's rhythm-driven actions through a whimsical battlefield.

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What players say

Players love the nostalgic art and music, but warn the rhythm timing is punishing and the material grind is tedious. The PC port runs well generally, but some report lag on Steam Deck. Many wish Patapon 3 were included.

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Screenshots

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