Patapon

 PSP
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
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  1. games(TM)
    70
    Patapon really feels like a new experience. The seductive façade is a clever mask for an enormously challenging game that requires a substantial amount of grinding and micromanagement to master. [Mar 2008, p.116]
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  2. Video Game Talk
    70
    The game is solid and even if you struggle at many rhythm games, you will find yourself easily overcoming the learning curve as you drum your Patapon army to victory.
  3. Wired
    70
    Patapon is a clever spin on the rhythm genre, and the tiny characters are simply adorable. Leveling up your warriors can be quite trying, but the game's charm and refreshing adaptation of established mechanics make such transgressions forgivable.
  5. NTSC-uk
    70
    Patapon is one of the PSP's more original and interesting titles of late.
  6. Destructoid
    65
    The game is just as prone to causing misery as it is happiness, as I discovered early on when my axe-wielders had been killed off and I was left with only ranged attackers who fell, one by one, to close quarters enemies that they just couldn't hit.

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PSP Game of 2008
3
#3 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
7
#7 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 165 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 135 out of 165
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 165
  3. Negative: 6 out of 165
  1. ColbyA.
    Jul 30, 2008
    10
    Simply amazing game. The problem with gamers today is that, on the majority, they don't respect or value creativity. They want the same Simply amazing game. The problem with gamers today is that, on the majority, they don't respect or value creativity. They want the same old stuff over and over again - Halo series is an example of what I mean. Patapon, however, is 100% original. It's a great music/beat/rhythm based game where you guide a little tribe of these eyeball-people based on how you play the drums. The graphics are colorful and the scenery is creative, and I've particularly enjoyed the boss fights. I'd strongly recommend this game to anyone who wants a good PSP game with some creativity in it.… Full Review »
  2. WillJohn46
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    The worst of the trilogy, but still, it's absolutely stellar!
    The gameplay is easy and fun and the story is great!
  3. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    Very unique, fantastic atmosphere, amazing gameplay, awesome music. The only problem: i suck at rythm games, so i never beat it. I really,Very unique, fantastic atmosphere, amazing gameplay, awesome music. The only problem: i suck at rythm games, so i never beat it. I really, really wanted to but it was just impossible. I wish it had an easy mode so you could directly control the soldiers.… Full Review »
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