Patapon creator unveils Ratatan, its spiritual successor
Patapon creator unveils Ratatan, its spiritual successor
Ratatan: The Rhythmical Offspring of Patapon
Hey gamers, hold onto your drumsticks because we’ve got some exciting news! Remember Patapon, that stellar PSP rhythm game that had you jamming out with those adorable eye-like creatures? Well, get ready to march to the beat once again because the creator of Patapon, Hiroyuki Kotani, has announced that a spiritual successor is in the works! Drumroll please Introducing Ratatan!
Patapon fans, this news will make your heartbeat like a war drum. Ratatan, revealed at BitSummit, is set to bring back that rhythmic magic with a fresh twist. Kotani, along with the original Patapon musician Kemmei Adachi, is at the helm of this rhythmical extravaganza.
Now, we don’t have all the details just yet (like the release platforms), but what we do know is enough to get your drumsticks twirling with excitement. Ratatan will be infused with roguelike elements, ensuring that every playthrough is a unique experience. And that’s not all, folks! Multiplayer madness awaits, with the game offering up to four-player simultaneous battles. Talk about a rhythmic showdown!
In an interview with VGC, producer Kazuto Sakajiri spilled the beans on Ratatan’s main game concepts: “Over 100 cute characters fighting it out on screen, four-player simultaneous battles, and more adventure and roguelike elements than Patapon had.” Can you believe it? We’re swooning over the prospect of even more adorable characters to guide into rhythmic battles.
According to Kotani, Ratatan aims to recapture the magic of Patapon while adding new elements to the mix. “Patapon was a really unique experience at the time of its release and reflected the development environment of that era. We wanted to make another game like that for the modern age,” he said. So get ready to experience that same addictive gameplay we all fell in love with, but with some delightful surprises along the way.
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Now, before you start banging those drums in celebration, it’s worth noting that Ratatan is not a Patapon sequel. Kotani and his team wanted to create their own unique game, with their own flair and style. However, he did leave the door open, hinting at the possibility of a future Patapon sequel if the stars align. So who knows what the future holds? We might just see those adorable eye-like creatures marching back into our lives someday.
For now, let’s give a shoutout to the now-closed Sony Japan Studio for creating the magical world of Patapon. The game was first released in 2007 and stole our hearts, leading to two sequels that kept the rhythm going strong. And guess what? If you missed out on the first two Patapon games, fear not! They’ve been ported to PS4 and are now available to play on PS Plus. It’s time to join the rhythmic revolution!
But wait, there’s more! Ratatan is a collaboration between Ratatan Arts, Tokyo Virtual Theory, and pH Studio. These masterminds are gearing up to launch a Kickstarter campaign on July 31st. So mark your calendars and get ready to support this rhythmic sensation.
Get your drumsticks ready, gamers! Ratatan is poised to bamboozle you with its rhythmical prowess, adorable characters, and pulsating battles. Stay tuned for more updates and let’s keep the rhythm alive!
