Ratatan Is Clearly The Patapon Sequel Music Fans Wanted

Developer Ratata Arts is making a 2D strategy rhythm game that’s basically Patapon in everything but name. It’s called -get for this- Ratatan and its development is helmed by Patapon series creator Hiroyuki Kotani.

The game’s Kickstarter campaign will start in a few days on 31 July. In the meantime, check out the game’s description and gameplay below.

“Ratatan‘s gameplay incorporates a unique combination of rhythm and strategy where the player takes the role of a conductor controlling the actions of a cute army of “Ratatan” characters. Using commands on the controller, each button represents one of four musical phrases and must be struck in sync with an established rhythm in order to give instructions to the army. Ratatan doubles down on the musical theme by introducing characters equipped with musical instruments that can unleash special skills in battle, along with a more modern movement system while maintaining the same four beat attack-defense gameplay that fans love.”