The Patapon tribe were once an incredible force to be reckoned with, guided by their god, Almighty. No foe was too great, no treasure out of reach, as they searched for the fabled Earthend. However, these days are long gone, and the Patapons are now a shadow of their former selves. Take on the role of Almighty, and restore the Patapons to their former glory!
Patapon is a hybrid game that combines elements of rhythm games like PaRappa the Rapper with strategy games such as Advance Wars. Players control 'Almighty', the Patapons' god, as they guide them in search of Earthend. By pressing different sets of four beats on the Circle, X, Square and Triangle buttons, the Patapons will repeat the beat, and then perform the action, such as advancing, retreating or attacking.
By collecting assorted items, such as meat and wood, and spending Ka-ching (the game's currency), players can create new Patapon units at the Tree of Life. These units can then be prepared for battle before entering a stage, to give them better armor, shields, and weapons, which will help them fight more effectively against their foes.
Patapon was released in 2008 for the PSP console.