Ready to keep up the pace? Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announced, at a Nintendo Direct held on March 27, 2025, the release of Patapon 1+2 Replay for July 11, 2025 on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. This compilation brings together the first two episodes of the Patapon series, originally released on PlayStation Portable in 2007 and 2008. This remastered version combines 2D platforming, real-time strategy and rhythm mechanics.
"Fragile, mysterious creatures resembling eyeballs, the "Patapons" set off on their adventures to the beat of four drums. Patapons are divided into different classes, each with its own role and fighting style. For example, the "Hatapon" leads the charge by waving his flag, the "Tatepon" brandishes his shield to protect his allies and the "Yumipon" attacks from a distance by shooting arrows. Use their characteristics to form your unit and advance through the levels! As the Almighty of the Patapons, you lead them on a great march to Earthend!
In this set, players take on the role of the Mighty One, an entity guiding the Patapon tribe with four legendary drums. After being driven from their home by the army of the Zigotons, these creatures set off for their promised land, Earthend, facing a variety of enemies. Each Patapon class has a specific role to play: Hatapons are up front, Kibapons attack from horseback and Yumipons shoot from a distance. Players need to string together the right rhythms to command their units effectively.
Patapon 1+2 Replay also features an advanced customization system with over 400 weapons and equipment, allowing you to combine items and materials collected during missions. The title now features three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard), an adjustable pace and a permanent display of controls. These additions aim to make the experience more accessible, while retaining the key features of the original games.
According to Bandai, Patapon 1+2 Replay remains faithful to the DNA of the series, while offering " intuitive rhythmic mechanics that require great precision and a good sense of tactics to ensure that the Patapons obey your every command ". The simultaneous release on several platforms offers a new audience the opportunity to discover this license in a revitalized version. So get ready!
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