Ranks among the best exclusive games on the PSP. The artistic style and fluid animations are a joy to watch and the underlying depth of the game's rhythm-based strategy makes this far more substantial than its predecessor: LocoRoco. With a bargain-bin price and a promise of longevity, this game belongs in every self-respecting PSP owner's collection.

A delightful game, even more delightful because of the low price - but as many reviews have stated, there is a lot of management of your little dudes, and a certain amount of repetition. All said and done, however, a really pleasant way of spending a few minutes here and there.

i would't sell my spitt 4 it

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In my opinion, anybody who doesn't grin like a little kid the first time they play this game has no soul. The warm feeling you get while commanding your little eyeball-men on towards ever greater victory... Patapon is definately worth the money. Go get it!

This game is alot diffrent than anything ive ever played and at a $20 price tag i wasnt sure i would like this crazy game but i picked it up and now im stuck in the world of patapon its addicting supprisingly deep and well worth your time/money an at 20 bucks you cant go wrong with the most unique, cute title on the psp. The only gripe i had with it is theres no pause button but its such a little thing it shouldnt keep you from enjoying this game. 9.5/10… Expand

I got the game for 20 bucks new and I opened the game up played for a soil hour, nothing really was that amazing then a day after played for 3 hrs then I could not be seen without my psp and patapon to good of a game.

This is a rather average game. I don't know why so many critics are going crazy for it. The visuals are impressive, but I got bored in less than two weeks and it gets rather repetitive. Worth $20.00, but it's not that great.

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This game is hell of addicting. The art style is fantastic (especially if you liked Loco Roco), the music is catchy, and you'll spend hours saying "one more level". If you like rhythm games at all, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up. Try the demo first -- Tycho from Penny Arcade said the voices were grating to him, but I disagree. Only minor gripe is that you have to "grind" more than I'd like to get enough money to buy upgrades.… Expand

Great Game, super fun, must have for lovers of rhythm games

Charming and addictive, this game has everything a good game should have except a reasonable difficulty curve. The rain miracle dance is like running face first into a brick wall.

I've put about five hours into this game so far, maybe six. And I'm loving it. The reviews I read and the low $20 price point convinced me to give it a try, and it's the most fun I've had with my psp yet. (I'm feeling guilty not giving it a 10.) The game feels utterly unique, looks beautiful, sounds great, and is a lot of fun to play. I'm amazed I'm the first one to write a review for this game. That has me worried no one's playing it, and that would be a tragedy. A game like this isn't going to appeal to everyone (I had doubts it would appeal to me), but for the price, you owe it to yourself to try. Also, this game is in no way a budget title. They could easily have priced it for $30 or $40, and I think most reviewers would agree it'd still easily be worth the money. My guess is Sony priced it low to try to entice more people into buying a PSP. Just a guess.… Expand

Were it not for the requirement to grind and replay levels this would be an easy 10 for me. The level of innovation and imagination behind the game is nothing short of remarkable. The production design brings great characters out of mere line drawings. The fusion of rhythm and lightweight strategy is something that no one in the industry has even given a though to previously (as far as I can tell). For $20, there's really no excuse not to buy and play this one, even if you wind up giving up after the first 10 or so levels because of the requirement to go back and grind for mana to build a better army.… Expand

Such a great but simple game. the images are stunning, the story great and rhythm even better!! A must buy

Patapon gets a good rap with critics, but personally I feel its a rather average game. But as far as PSP gaming goes, it's worth more than a 5.

simple yet it has a commendable depth to it's gameplay.

Played through the demo twice, now I am sad waiting for the release. An amazingly fun and addictive game.

Absolutely the most engaging and captivating game I have every played. The beats you get from this game will stick in your head for weeks. Diffidently the greatest game for the PSP yet. I hope to see more games on PSP that compare in polish, creativeness, and just plain fun.

How are all these reviews on the Game and it hasn't even been released yet?

Great fun and addictive!

This is what a game should be. Creative, addicting, fun, and leaves you chanting its beats even when you stop playing!

This game is a one of a kind game that puts players to their rythmic side of them up for the test. Listen carefully and you just might get through the dragon!

Have been playing for almost a month and it never fails to amuse me even though I've completed Level 1 of the last boss! Great music, very innovative play and ultra-cute graphics!