Patapon 3

The series has certainly seen a lot of changes in its gameplay and thankfully, this third iteration, although still coupled with a few minor issues, is significantly more accessible than the previous release and a joy to play.

Multi-level dungeons, versus mode races and battles, baby dragons, class skills that level-up behind the scenes, humor, color, addiction -- I could sit here for hours and tell you how good this game is.

This game doesn't bring freshness to the series, but it is still a great and entertaining game, and now has a great multiplayer.

Solid rhythm action warfare complete with insanely catchy beats. [June 2011, p.84]

Easily the best in the series, and a must-have for PSP owners. [June 2011, p.92]

Those who will get into this sparkling and friendly installment of the Patapon franchise will definitely enjoy a game filled with content, especially if played with friends.

The concept of Patapon still stands like a house. The gameplay is more of the same with important but little improvements to make it fun to play for the third time. The gameplay is very deep, the graphics are nice and the audio can be really annoying, but sounds good at the same time. The third Patapon game is just like the two previous ones - a fine game.

Patapon 3 belongs to an array of games which changed the world a little bit. It's insanely addictive, training your Patapons will consume your time completely, and there's nothing more to add than a recommendation.

Patapon 3 is much more than a rhythm game or a strategy game. It's a charming experience. A creativity, fashion with unique style game with a revolutionary and inventive feeling. A last breath on PSP with a wonderful and incredible multiplayer experience.

It's great, again, and the additions bring a wave of fresh air to the experience. [Issue#205, p.89]

The whole experience is just as addictive as its predecessors, and now that it's got infrastructure cooperative and competitive multiplayer, we no longer have to face this adventure alone. [June 2011, p.80]

Patapon 3 is the third game of the series that originated on the PSP. The game has been enhanced by online and simplified.

Once you hit the sweet spots, it's the most satisfying ting on PSP. [May 2011, p.102]

The originality of the first Patapon gave way to a greater sense of responsibility and the success needs constant upgrades.

It's a real shame that Pyramid have made such a hard game that demands so much grinding. The Patapon series' drum based strategy should be made accessible for a bigger audience. Patapon 2 is the best in the series for newcomers.

Patapon 3 builds upon the rhythm-based strategy formula of its predecessors and adds both meaningful leveling mechanics and a wealth of multiplayer options.

Without changing the basic principle mixing rythm game and strategy game, Patapon 3 introduces some new things and some tweaks that will appeal to both the newcomers and the others. With 4 characters rather than a mass of Patapons to control, and a revised progression system to go accordingly, the tactical aspect of the game ventures to new horizons, while remaining efficient. It's still a demanding game, sometimes unfairly difficult, but also more accessible (by displaying the rythm combos at the bottom of the screen) - a progress for some, a shortcoming for others. Overall, it's still as enticing as ever thanks to a spot-on design, and muscis on cannot get out of his head by simply turning the power off.

One of this year's best games for the PSP.

Patapon 3 is very much the same as what we saw in earlier chapters of the franchise. The rhythm is its most important feature along with the new multiplayer options that've been included on this episode, with not only a competitive edge but also with a cooperative essense that will conquer the die-hard fans of the series. Buy it if you love Patapon, but don't expect something as authentic as its previous chapters.