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PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY
Action
Adventure
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

PATAPON is an action adventure where players use the rhythm of 4 Mystical Drums to command cute and mysterious eyeball-like creatures known as Patapons. As the player, you are the God of the Patapons and lead them on a grand adventure to Earthend!

Developers: SAS CO.,LTD.
Publishers: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Release Date: Jul 10, 2025
Price (USD): $29.99
Current Players: 1.6k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(87%)
Nostalgic experience
Smooth performance
Remastered visuals
Fun gameplay
Input adjustment
Calibration needed
Input lag
Technical issues
Screen tearing
Controller problems
Nostalgia and remastered visuals are major draws for players revisiting the Patapon games, with Patapon 2 often regarded as the preferred choice due to its enhancements over the first game. However, input lag and technical issues like screen tearing and controller recognition significantly affect some players' experiences, particularly in Patapon 1. The input lag adjustment is a critical aspect of the game that has divided opinion, with some players finding it helpful and others seeing it as insufficient without proper calibration tools. Overall, the remaster succeeds in delivering nostalgia but could benefit from addressing technical flaws.

Positive Points

  • Many players express deep nostalgia for the game, noting it brings back fond memories of playing on the PSP.
  • The game's remastered visuals, high resolution, and smooth performance are praised for enhancing the nostalgic experience.
  • The gameplay is considered fun, challenging, and a satisfying rhythm experience.
  • The inclusion of both Patapon 1 and 2 is appreciated, with Patapon 2 being recommended as the superior game with improved systems.

    • Negative Points

  • Several players report issues with input lag, especially in Patapon 1, making perfect rhythm difficult to achieve.
  • Some users mention technical issues such as screen tearing, lack of calibration, and bugs like game freezing or not recognizing controller inputs correctly.
  • There are complaints about missing features such as local co-op for Patapon 2 and an effective method for button remapping.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players report no issues with input lag, others find it unplayable due to this problem, highlighting inconsistencies in the user experience.
  • The input lag adjustment, which ranges from -5 to 5, is seen as both necessary and problematic, as it lacks a proper calibration feature to help players set it correctly.

    • Common Themes

  • Nostalgia and childhood memories play a significant role in players' enjoyment of the game.
  • There is a general recommendation to start with Patapon 2 for a better experience due to its more forgiving rhythm timing and improvements over the first game.
  • Technical performance and input timing are recurring issues with mixed experiences depending on the player's setup.
    • Updated 7/12/2025, 12:01:33 AM UTC
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