Patapon marching in February

Rhythm-based action game from the studio behind LocoRoco charging onto North American PSPs in early 2008.

One of the zanier games to come out last year has been LocoRoco, a platformer for Sony's PlayStation Portable that features a docile and sublimely happy blob. At this year's Tokyo Game Show, Sony's Japanese studio behind LocoRoco took the wraps off of its most recent mind-bending project, Patapon. Although the rhythm-based action game had thus far been confirmed only for Japanese PSP owners, Sony has now announced that Patapon will see release in North America in February 2008.

Patapons, attack!

As detailed in GameSpot's preview from TGS '07, Patapon employs rhythm-based button presses to command an army of soldiers--called patapons--that are equal parts barbaric and bizarre. According to Sony, the game's unique art style and abstract environments were inspired by French artist Rolito, who served as chief artist on the game.

Patapon features more than 30 missions spread across 20 different 2D environments. Adding a layer of depth beyond simple rhythmic button presses, patapons come in a variety of specializations and can be upgraded with more than 100 different weapon and shield combinations.

Available exclusively on the PSP, Patapon has not yet been rated or priced. For more on the game, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.

19 Comments

  • MasterChief725

    Posted Dec 14, 2007 8:25 pm PT

    hmmmmmm Patapons...attack!! funny...

  • SonyGameHolder7

    Posted Dec 13, 2007 8:38 am PT

    since it's from the makers of locoroco i have high hopes

  • mikewalsh69

    Posted Dec 13, 2007 7:39 am PT

    locoroco is a deadly game(keeps me coming back to try and find all of them) and i hope this will be as good. i'd prefer to see locoroco 2 though

  • Jalannom

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 11:16 pm PT

    CPR for PSP

  • nintendorocks

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 7:10 pm PT

    I always thought LocoRoco was overrated. It's a decent game and definitely innovative but not nearly as good as many others make it out be. That being said, Patapon looks really interesting.

  • Vash67

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 7:02 pm PT

    I'm curious about this... It seems very different. In a good way.

  • fonzieahmed

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 6:23 pm PT

    The art style is awfully unique. quite appealing actually.

  • AnFangs_Endes

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 5:36 pm PT

    I strangely like the look of this game, a lot.

  • master_blue

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 3:49 pm PT

    keeping an eye on this one

  • drogaz

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 3:26 pm PT

    This game sounds awesome. I've been keeping an eye on it for awhile and I think it will be a cult hit. I just wish Sony would give it more publicity.

  • haesuse

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 2:07 pm PT

    wasnt a big fan of locoroco but it was fun, fresh and unusal enough to get me interested in this now.

  • Space-Q

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 1:46 pm PT

    supporting these types of original concepts is what makes sony the best company in video games regardless of sales. thank you sony, for trying something other than shooters (I'm looking at you microsoft), and mini-games (I'm looking at you nintendo)

  • Eribuster_basic

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 1:20 pm PT

    Yay! This is great news.

  • GreenGoblin2099

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 12:20 pm PT

    Those trailers look real cool... I think I'll try it once it comes out... if it comes out here, that is.

  • jocaju

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 12:07 pm PT

    This game looks interesting. Check this link below.

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=wodbiCT2JBI

  • thekodaman

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 11:49 am PT

    It does certainly look unusual.

  • salvucci91

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 11:45 am PT

    this game looks pretty snazzy. i'm now officially looking forward to it.

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