Patapon Remastered is let down by an input lag issue and some low resolution assets ruining an otherwise fantastic game.
Patapon Remastered2017
Patapon Remastered
2017 Sony Interactive Entertainment68Worthwhile
Playable on
Included with
- PlayStation PlusPremium
Available on
- $14.99
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Details
- Launch
- June 15, 2017
- Developer
- SCE Japan Studio
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Themes
Overview
Patapon is an innovative, rhythm-based 2D platform/action game marching to PlayStation 4 with revitalized graphics output in 4K resolution and 1080p. An iconic PlayStation game, players are tasked with leading the colorful Patapons, a brave and noble tribe, through a series of epic battles against opposing armies and gigantic monsters. In a distinct gameplay twist, action and rhythm are intertwined as players utilize drumbeats to march, attack, and defend, ultimately leading the Patapon tribe to victory.
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Reception
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Worthwhile- OpenCritic68from 20 reviews
Unlike some who may be considering picking this up, I was a fan of the original release of Patapon and, as such, found that despite my initial misgivings playing Patapon on the PS4 is generally just as fun as it was in portable format.
Patapon is simple, elegant, and utterly delightful.
Patapon aged very well and it's nice to play it now on the PS4. This remastered version is just a decent way to enjoy the rhythm and strategy of the PSP classic with polished graphics.
Patapon Remastered most certainly looks and plays the part, shining beautifully on the PS4 with zero hiccups in gameplay during my experience. Due to the repetitive grindy nature, however, it is best left bookending longer play sessions of other games, and is ill-suited to a home console, unless you could take it on the go as well, as with the Swit...