Patapon 1+2 Replay Reviews
Patapon 1+2 Replay brings back the classic rhythm action games that shows their high quality stands the test of time.
Patapon 1+2 Replay is a real blast from the past and more than proves why this series was such a hit for Sony. It's simple to play, but if you dig deeper you'll find that there's a real meaty game here. The rhythm-based controls make it unlike any strategy game you've ever played before. There are some small frustrations, but generally it succeeds in what it tries to do.
This is the PSP’s premiere music game that everyone loves? Parappa was sent to cross the rainbow bridge for this? How can I be this bored playing a game about music? These questions may haunt me forever. Or at least until I go back to the local arcade for a few rounds of Pop‘n Music.
If you're going to play it on Nintendo Switch, make sure you do so in handheld mode and without Bluetooth headphones: that way you'll enjoy two unique rhythm and action gems just as their creators intended. It's a shame that input lag calibration on the TV is so archaic, so trial and error, because it can easily drive you crazy...
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The inclusion of both the original and its superior sequel make Patapon 1+2 a great value release at the very least, but Bandai Namco could have done so much more to make these games as palatable as possible for modern audiences.
While I would have liked to see a bit more done to update these games for modern platforms beyond just a bump to resolution, Patapon 1+2 are still landmark titles that deserve a look from anyone who has an appreciation for PlayStation's back catalogue. This is the definitive way to experience two core PSP games.
Patapon 1+2 Replay is the remaster of the first two games in the famous rhythm strategy series that was born on the PSP. As the Drum God, we lead a mini tribal army by giving orders only through sequences of four beats, to be executed with metronomic precision to advance, attack or defend. The system combines musical skills, tactics, unit management, material gathering, crafting and evolutions with the typical role-playing game system. Faithful and smooth re-release, ideal for those seeking a unique musical strategy experience, although the final third chapter is missing.
Review in Italian | Read full review
But it’s hard to knock the games too hard for retaining original experience intact in this respect, as the remasters improve pretty much everything else. This collection leaves you with what is now the definitive way to experience Patapon and Patapon 2.
If you're looking for a full remake, you'll have to wait longer, as it's only a high-definition update. They're good games, but they don't have many improvements.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
With the release of PATAPON 1+2 Replay comes vibrant and wonderful flashbacks to a colourful, vibrant, arcade-y and, most importantly, fun, era of games that don't really exist anymore. It was a joy for me to visit these games for the first time, and I'm finally well invested in the majesty and magic of the RTS and rhythm fusion harmony that the franchise is known for. With how grandiose and exciting the battles get with their devotion to music and busy, frantic chaos that explode across the screen, I'd be hard-pressed to find any fan, new or old, who doesn't find joy here, smiling like a huge dork as your units chant and stomp across the world. Though there's still the oddball of funk, including some poor tutorialisation in the first game and real brick wall moments that require grind, I'm glad PATAPON is back in a largely unaffected package. Players should jump right into this here nostalgia-infused release. The water's fine, and you'll be remembering the Patapons' spirit songs for years to come.
An easy recommendation for fans of the series, Patapon 1 + 2 Replay still carries much of the same charm - and annoyances - of the original releases.
While Patapon 1+2 Replay is a pretty straightforward rerelease of its PSP counterparts, it remains an incredibly unique and deeply engaging set of games.
Rhythm action is a hard thing to get right at the best of times but, Patapon 1+2 Replay is a joyous package. It's great to see the return of such a niche and interesting set of games, and to see them reach new platforms too. With challenging gameplay and a fun sense of style, players would be remiss to miss this unique experience. Get these!
Patapon 1+2 Replay is a collection that lovingly revives two of the most creative games in the PSP catalog and brings them back with a fresh look, quality-of-life improvements, and the same captivating and fun gameplay. The combination of rhythm and strategy continues to work incredibly well, and even with the absence of Patapon 3, it's an experience worth rediscovering.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
I really love these games, so much so that I've completely ignored the otherwise fatal latency issue by playing them exclusively in Handheld mode. After all, isn't the Switch 2 just a very large PSP? I do wish they'd built in auto-saves, but…I guess I can live with it. Your own mileage may vary on that point. Go forth and get your pata pon.
A wonderful rhythm strategy game that captivates with its melodies and unusual gameplay solutions. And even the mediocre quality of the remaster itself cannot spoil this original diamond. Unless, of course, you encounter input lag - then it will spoil it.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Patapon 1+2 Replay is a fun and nostalgic return to a beloved series. While it doesn't introduce anything new to the franchise or the rhythm-strategy genre, and carries over several of the original games' shortcomings, it still manages to deliver over 40 hours of engaging, rhythm-based action, enriched with light strategy and RPG elements.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Patapon 1+2 Replay will charm you with both its visual style and music, while also teaching you how to keep the rhythm correctly. However, it is a pity that you can hardly tell the individual games apart.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
For those willing to embrace both games, Patapon 1 + 2 Replay delivers its gameplay and plethora of content, with each title offering dozens of hours to explore. As a straightforward re-release, it performs its role well, preserving the original experience, even if it lacks some more useful changes that can make the gameplay loop and defeat feel more like an annoyance.
Patapon 1+2 Replay fixes the old problems—no lag, clean textures, and tighter rhythm control. That polish goes a long way, especially when the beat hits and everything falls into place.