Release Date: July 11, 2025
A collection of remasters of the first two games from the popular strategy-rhythm series, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Patapon 1+2 Replay brings back 2 games which originally debuted on the PSP handheld, forcing us to press certain button combinations to give various orders to the titular characters.
Patapon 1+2 Replay is a compilation of remastered versions of the first two installments of the cult strategy-rhythm game series. This collection was developed by the Japanese studio SAS, while its release was handled by Bandai Namco Entertainment (which received a license to use the brand from Sony Interactive Entertainment).
In Patapon 1+2 Replay we watch the action from the side. During the game, we take control of a squad of titular creatures, who set off on an expedition in search of a new home.
Individual Patapons were differentiated in of classes (roles) determining their characteristics, equipment, and skills. Some of the class examples are Tatepon equipped with a shield, Yumipon shooting a bow, or Hatapon leading allies and holding a flag. Our task is to compose such a unit, whose will complement each other. They must be ready to face increasingly greater threats.
While leading the Patapons, we give them commands by pressing a sequence of buttons, each of which triggers a hit on one of the drums: Pata, Pon, Don, and Chaka. Depending on the combination of strikes we initiate, we will give our characters a different command. For example, we can order them to move forward, adopt a defensive stance, or launch an attack. In order to achieve success, we must not only individual commands, but also demonstrate a sense of rhythm.
As we progress, we improve the Patapons, creating their more powerful variants, and also equipping them with new weapons and other equipment.
Compared to the originals, the described remasters stand out due to new features that enhance the comfort of gameplay. This compilation allows us to adjust the level of difficulty and change the pace of pressing buttons, as well as permanently "pin" the drum icon to the screen. Additionally, the whole thing has been adapted to work in higher resolutions.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Developer: SAS
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Age restrictions: none
System Requirements for Patapon 1+2 Replay Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-3225 / AMD A6-7400K, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 Ti / Radeon R7 370, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Recommanded System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 3 3100, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 Super / 8 GB Radeon RX 5700 XT, Windows 10/11 64-bit.