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Patapon | 
| From: Sony Computer Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $14.36
You Save: $5.63 (28%)
New (33) Used (9) from $14.36
Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 282
Platform: Sony Psp
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.1 x 0.6
MPN: 98711
Model: 98711
UPC: 711719871125
EAN: 0711719871125
ASIN: B0010EF0UK
Release Date: February 27, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Simple Commands, Deep Gameplay | | • | Fight, Explore and Hunt | | • | Strategy and Customization | | • | 5 Musical Mini-games |
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Product Description
Featuring more than 20 missions in a variety of environments such as swamps, volcanos, gorges and deserts, players will outfit a Patapon army, collect resources, and grow their tribe into a devastating fighting force. Patapon presents a variety of warrior types, along with a wide selection of weapon and shield upgrades, that players will use to strategically customize and position their army as they progress through the funky adventure. Players will easily get caught up in the addictive action by collecting rare weapons and items as the adventure unfolds, and by earning more points to upgrade to new Patapons. Additionally, Patapon features five unique music-based mini-games to earn additional upgrades for the Patapon army. With vibrant character designs by popular French graphic artist, Rolito, Patapon introduces a unique, 2D art style incorporating abstract shapes, colorful environments, and larger-than-life boss enemies.
STORYLINE For years the Patapon tribe has lived in the desolate frontier, driven from their home by the evil Zigoton army. Behind the Patapons' cute exterior, lies a fierce warrior spirit that can only be commanded by the beat of their God's war drum. They wait for the day that the "Almighty" will return, to lead them against their enemies and bring them back to their homeland. Finally, their wait has come to an end as the drums of war are heard once again.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Get out of my head, Charles! May 8, 2008
So - I forgot to order a memory stick duo to store save games for my PSP. This means that the only way to "save" until it gets here is to use the PSP's sleep function (effectively keeping me stuck on one game).
Lucky for me, Patapon is so catchy I probably wouldn't have started playing Crisis Core by now anyway!
This game is not for everyone - people with extremely poor rhythm, or people who are turned off by simplistic, cutesy graphics (I get made fun of by some of my buddies in Iraq for playing what amounts to a Java game on a 200-dollar handheld system, heh) probably won't like Patapon.
Other people that get a kick out of the idea of leading your own tribe against an evil empire using talking drums (people who like "kooky" games) will absolutely adore Patapon.
I, for one, can't get the "Bon BonBon" song out of my head.
5 out of 5 stars. Most American developers probably wouldn't take a risk on a game concept like this - that's why I really like Japanese game developers. They'll take an idea and just run with it.
 Patapon rocks! May 6, 2008
Over the years, I have played both strategy games and rhythm games. In Patapon, I get to play both genres in one and strangely enough it works!
You are the mighty god of rhythm to a struggling band of Patapon warriors who were displaced from their homeland by the evil Zigoton. You lead the Patapons in the battle to reclaim their territory by pressing the PSP buttons in a rhythmical pattern that simulates drum beats. Different drum cadences inspire the Patapon to advance, fight, defend or retreat.
Each time your Patapons accomplish a mission they earn rewards such as weapons, armor and various raw materials that can be used to create upgraded Patapons with stronger attributes. You can even learn powerful Juju rhythms that will perform miracles such as calling up rain or windstorms that aid you in battle.
My only quibble with the game is that the tutorials are very skimpy. You can get some advice from the tribal priestess, Meden, but like most oracles her hints are somewhat cryptic, leaving you on your own to puzzle out what to do, especially for things like how to dismiss your old Patapons in order to swap in their upgraded counterparts. I suppose you could always read the game manual but honestly, who ever takes the time to do that, really?
Patapon is very enjoyable and worth playing. I definitely recommend it but be forewarned the drumbeat rhythms are somewhat addictive. After a long session, it will take a while to clear the Pata Pata Pata PON and Don Dodon Dodon out of your head.
Pretty fun May 2, 2008
After reading reviews and seeing videos i was kind of worried that i would hate the game but since it got such great reviews I decided to try it. It is pretty fun and you can take little missions in short amounts of time. I just wish the lil patapons would run faster.
There is strategy to this game because what troops you bring effect if you are going to beat the mission or not.
over all i am satisfied and feel its worth the money you should take a look at some youtube video to see if this game is for you. Its like DDR for your fingers because you keep a rhythm to make them attack or defend or walk..... its not really button mashing and not very fast paced.... patients is required
Great little game, not for everyone April 24, 2008
Patapon is a great game overall-- I love the concept of controlling your army through drumming, an new idea different from just following beats on DDR/Guitar Hero. I was a little apprehensive at first, thinking that it might be boring. Plus, I'm not even that great with rhythm games in general. But for 20 bucks, Patapon came to be a gem and won't break your bank.
A few points...
- Clean, crisp, beautiful graphics (even while 2-D)
- Great beats... had me humming to myself
- Appeals to a variety of genres (RPG, strategy, rhythm, etc.)
- New, fresh idea of a game
- You'll need some patience! The drumming are pretty much going to be the same beats with different buttons and that can get repetitive fast, so you'll need to be able to stand that. Definitely a game that requires some concentration!
- Nice minigames to mix it up a bit
Definitely a game to add to your collection!
Totally stupid, addictive fun for any age. April 23, 2008
WOW is this a great game. Getting the hang of it is fairly easy; mastering it is hard, and both the music and the insane little eyeball graphics are crazy fun.
Pata-pata-pata-PON! This is the game that will make you sneak your PSP to work so that you can play it in the john during your coffee break.
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