Patapon 3 (2011)

Developer: SCE Japan Studio, Pyramid
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable
Genres: Music, Platform, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Adventure
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 16 player ratings

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How it feels

A bouncy rhythm-strategy game that feels playful and toy-like, with a cheerful drum-marching energy.

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About

Patapon 3 is a rhythm game for the PlayStation Portable and sequel to Patapon 2. Gameplay is mostly unchanged from previous titles, but has a greater focus on multiplayer than Patapon 2. Like its predecessors, Patapon 3 is presented in a cartoonish, silhouetted two-dimensional environment, now with more detailed backgrounds.

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