Release Date: August 1, 2017
A remastered edition of the unusual musical strategy game Patapon, originally released in 2008 for PSP. In the game, you accompany the members of the dying society of little warriors called the Patapons, who embark on a dangerous journey, during which they fight using swords, spears, and bows to earn what they deserve. The gameplay focuses on leading the group of creatures and facing adversities, including enemies big and small.
Patapon Remastered for PS4 is an upgraded edition of Patapon, which was originally released for PSP. It is a unusual musical strategy game and its new version, apart from improved visuals, features additional advantages due to the DualShock 4 pad support.
The Patapons are the members of a dying society, who need to take care of their further survival in the face of danger. The creatures — each of them basically consisting of an eye with small arms and legs — arm themselves with swords, spears, and arrows, and embark on a dangerous journey to earn what they deserve. It is up to the player whether they will succeed or not.
The gameplay in Patapon Remastered for PS4 focuses on leading a group of the warrior creatures and facing adversities, which include enemies big and small. You issue orders by pressing the pad buttons to the rhythm of music to create a given sequence. Depending on the melody you play, your army can move forwards, assume a defensive stance or attack. It can also perform a combo that boosts efficiency. To succeed in the game you need a good sense of rhythm and quick decision-making skills, as the gameplay pace is very fast.
Platforms:
PlayStation 4
Developer: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
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March 14, 2018
PlayStation 4 remasters are like a box of chocolates – you never know what you will get. Sometimes, it is a chance to play a fantastic classic title – but sometimes you will have to suffer because of huge response delays.
Game Ratings for Patapon Remastered Video Game.
God is a Geek: 7 / 10 by Mikhail Madnani
Patapon Remastered is let down by an input lag issue and some low resolution assets ruining an otherwise fantastic game.
PlayStation LifeStyle: 8 / 10 by Paulmichael Contreras
Patapon Remastered is a worthy remastering of a classic game that deserves to be checked out. If you can't take an intense difficulty curve, however, you may find yourself frustrated at a lack of progress early in on the campaign. Sticking with it, and getting used to Patapon's many mechanics being used, however, will likely result in a slow but steady mastering of all your drums. A lack of modern features, such as even simple leaderboards for each level, feels like a missed opportunity, but most fans of the series will be happy just to see a return of the beloved Patapon, and at a reasonable price of $14.99 ($11.99 for PS+ members) to boot.
Press Start: 4 / 10 by Seamus Mullins
I don't know if my expectations were too high, but due to a unforgettable soundtrack, lacklustre strategy mechanics and largely boring gameplay, Patapon is an interesting concept, which couldn't decide whether to focus on the music or strategy elements and ended up in an awkward and messy middle ground.
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