Patapon 2 Remastered

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Patapon 2 is a PSP classic, but the remaster feels half-baked and fundamentally less comprehensive than the original.

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Patapon 2 is a PSP classic, but the remaster feels half-baked and fundamentally less comprehensive than the original.

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Critic Reviews for Patapon 2 Remastered

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High Score - 95/100

Low Score - 55/100

Alex Santa Maria (Game Revolution)

3/5 stars

“For the sole purpose of preserving this PlayStation classic, this remaster succeeds.”

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Juanma Garcia (Areajugones)

8/10

“Patapon 2: Remastered brings back a PSP classic that improves throughout the first part and does it with a new face lift but without any playable addition in your proposal. Fun, challenging and full of secrets, it is a real experience to make you an ally of these nice beings.”

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Chris White (God is a Geek)

8/10

“Patapon 2 Remastered brings its unique style to the PS4, with plenty of variety, and some wonderful music to boot. It’s just a shame that the input lag is a problem.”

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
33bits	Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco	70 / 100	03-04-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered is a great game conversion, but like so many other remasters, it feels cold and lacking in extras. Specifically, all three original PSP titles should have been released at once and not by dropper.	Read review
Areajugones	Juanma García	8 / 10	01-30-2020	Patapon 2: Remastered brings back a PSP classic that improves throughout the first part and does it with a new face lift but without any playable addition in your proposal. Fun, challenging and full of secrets, it is a real experience to make you an ally of these nice beings.	Read review
CGMagazine	Lisa Mior	7.5 / 10	01-31-2020	For the first time on PlayStation 4, the celebrated member of the Patapon franchise, Patapon 2 Remastered is available to introduce a new generation of players to the earworm of a game that plagued PSP owners.	Read review
COGconnected	Ricky Knight	80 / 100	02-14-2020	Patapon 2 is a fun game of its time. It still feels like a relic of the PSP days with its big chunky menus and relatively straightforward gameplay, but if anything sets itself apart as much to warrant its own remaster, it’s the charm that comes through loud and clear.	Read review
Critical Hit	Geoffrey Tim	7.5 / 10	01-30-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered suffers from the same poor quality video as other PSP remasters, but maintains the delightfully charming gameplay. The original wasn't the most ambitious sequel and while it lacks the freshness of the first game, it makes up for that with both increased width and depth.	Read review
Digital Chumps	Nathaniel Stevens	8.1 / 10	11-02-2017	Overall, if you liked Patapon 2 back in the day, you're going to enjoy this release on the PlayStation 4. It doesn't do anything particularly special other than giving you the game you might have loved in 2009 on a bigger screen.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Matt Sainsbury	4.5 / 5 stars	02-04-2020	The only other issue with Patapon 2 is that the rhythms will get stuck deep into your brain, and it takes ages to push them out. And then you'll load up the game again and it'll be stuck all over again. It's just that charming, bright, and catchy	Read review
Everyeye.it	Andrea Fontanesi	6.3 / 10	01-31-2020	Sorry that a series like Patapon, still unique in the rhythm game genre, is struggling to find peace among the pixels of its new editions for PlayStation 4.	Read review
Game Revolution	Alex Santa Maria	3 / 5 stars	02-03-2020	For the sole purpose of preserving this PlayStation classic, this remaster succeeds.	Read review
Gameblog	Jonathan Bushle	8 / 10	02-12-2020	Patapon 2 is still a very good game but the PS4 version lacks of polish.	Read review
GameMAG	Unknown	7 / 10	02-20-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered is a fun session game, witch suffers from poor video quality, as well as some elements of audio accompaniment. But it is still interesting to beat the rhythm and watch the actions of funny little men. If you liked this game on PSP or are a fan of the genre, we recommend paying attention to this remaster.	Read review
Gameplanet	Billy Atman	6 / 10	02-13-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered doesn't introduce anything new to the game, but is still fun to play for fans of the genre. Input lag can unfortunately rear it's ugly head, which can make an already difficult game, nigh impossible on harder difficulties. It's tough to recommend this one for any but the most devout of fans as there are a wealth of better rhythm based games out there right now.	Read review
Gamerheadquarters	Jason Stettner	6.8 / 10	02-13-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered is a fairly basic port of the game that really didn’t alter much and provides a generally solid sort of experience.	Read review
GameZone	Cade Onder	8 / 10	02-03-2020	Patapon 2 is still best-in-class when it comes to the rhythm-action genre but there are some areas where it doesn't hold up, specifically in its clarity and technical prowess. However, if you're looking for an incredibly engaging and euphoric game to help tide you over until 2020's big hitters start to drop, you can't go wrong with this remaster of this beloved PSP title.	Read review
Gaming Nexus	Eric Hauter	5.5 / 10	02-10-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered fails to compensate for the fact that the Sony PSP was a very different device from the PlayStation 4, and in the end, controller latency sinks this classic game adaptation. If the game had compensated for the particulars of its new home, it may have been immensely enjoyable – the core of a great game is intact. But as it stands, Patapon 2 is frustrating and unfun.	Read review
GamingTrend	Lorenzo Lombardi	95 / 100	01-30-2020	Patapon 2's remaster still retains some dated discordance. However, the 4k/1080p remastering of this sequel's unmistakably cartoony beauty will strike a chord, as will its harmoniously musical gameplay. Ultimately, Patapon 2 remains one of the greatest rhythm games of all-time, if not the greatest.	Read review
Geek Culture	Jake Su	7.3 / 10	03-10-2020	The rhythmic beating of the drums in Patapon 2 Remastered summons not just your Patapons, but a sense of fun and merry not found anywhere else.	Read review
Geeks Under Grace	Andrew Feistner	8 / 10	04-21-2020	Lots of rhythm or not, you should pata-pata-pata-pon your way over to download this game.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	8 / 10	02-03-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered brings its unique style to the PS4, with plenty of variety, and some wonderful music to boot. It's just a shame that the input lag is a problem.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Jason Bohn	3.5 / 5 stars	02-03-2020	Despite having the rose-tinted glasses violently ripped away, Patapon 2 Remastered is an easy recommendation to existing fans of the series.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Alberto Lloret	86 / 100	01-30-2020	Patapon 2 was real good in its orignal form, so in 4K it looks even better. The same sticky sounds, su divertida jugabilidad, sus numerosos secretos y mecánicas con profundidad... Sigue siendo un gran juego a reivindicar, si bien es cierto que el remaster descuida algunos aspectos, como escenas que no han sido remasterizadas.	Read review
IGN Italy	Alessandro Tofanelli	6.9 / 10	01-30-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered brings back the unique and joyful mesh of Rhythm Games and God Games that made the beloved series stand out back in the PSP days, but the very basic treatment of this remaster and the removal of online functionalities prevent it from being an outstanding revival.	Read review
Impulsegamer	Chris O'Connor	4 / 5 stars	02-11-2020	The Patapons are back, remastered and ready to do as your beats command!	Read review
Just Push Start	Mark Fajardo	3.75 / 5 stars	02-02-2020	In the end, Patapon 2 Remastered is ultimately a very divisive title. Some people will love the take on the genre and enjoy all the little things, whereas others will find it tedious and frustrating. The decent learning curve and so so explanations also don't help. That being said, if you were looking for something different, love the originals or just want to see what it is about, it's well worth giving it a try.	Read review
Merlin'in Kazanı	Kağan Depboylu	70 / 100	02-13-2020	Patapon 2: Remastered is still a game worth trying with its rich content and ambitious structure even though it is behind in a few issues.	Read review
Player2.net.au	Paul James	Not Recommended	02-17-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered suffers the same affliction that its forebearer did, it’s too true to its origin, and despite being a brilliant title, fails to engender itself a new audience. The heart is still there and beats strongly, but it’s missing a few key appendages in 2020.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Sebastian Hawden	9 / 10	01-30-2020	I must have played through Patapon 2 five or six times now and it is still amazing.	Read review
Push Square	Stephen Tailby	7 / 10	01-31-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered makes it easy to fall in love with those adorable eyeball creatures all over again. It follows in the footsteps of the first game's PS4 revival, and in doing so it repeats all the highs and lows. You'll struggle to find a gameplay experience as unique as this, and it remains an addictive time sink, but somewhat obtuse design and hectic battles can easily throw you off. It has its flaws, but it's an eccentric and charming game that will eventually have you dancing to its rhythm.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	May Alturas	5.5 / 10	03-04-2020	You seriously must possess two learning skills such as visual and audio modalities. Visual so you can see the pattern and let your muscles do the rest while audio help you hear the pattern making Patapons carry out your commands and building that momentum. I find myself on the edge of my seat, gritting my teeth while singing out loud just so I can time my rhythm and not mess the chain commands. It is quite enjoyable but failing too may times really drains my stamina.	Read review
SpazioGames	Marcello Paolillo	6.9 / 10	01-30-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered is really fun, but the gameplay is relatively boring and there are no extra and bonus compared to the PSP original game.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Dominic Leighton	7 / 10	02-05-2020	A fun and funky sequel, Patapon 2's bolstered roster of cheerful eyeball folk make for another welcome trip soundtracked to the beat of Pata Pata Pata Pon. It's a shame then that the remaster feels incomplete, offering an experience that's fundamentally less comprehensive than the PSP original.	Read review
Twinfinite	Khayl Adam	3.5 / 5 stars	02-06-2020	Patapon 2 Remastered brings a classic PlayStation title to modern platforms, and its the best possible version of the game.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	7.3 / 10	01-31-2020	Patapon 2 is an often overlooked classic that you should definitely play if you haven't already. With that said, it doesn't quite feel modernized or remastered enough in this iteration yet it still manages to be packed full of charm and challenge.	Read review

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Patapon 2 sees the return of the beloved and innovative, rhythm-based 2D action game remastered in 1080p and dynamic 4K* resolution. In Patapon 2, a follow-up to the original that received critical acclaim, players are tasked with leading the colorful Patapons, a brave and noble tribe now in an unfamiliar land, through a series of epic battles against the opposing army and gigantic monsters. In a distinct gameplay twist, action and rhythm are intertwined as players utilize drumbeats to march, attack, and defend, ultimately leading the Patapon tribe to victory.

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