| Ratatan | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| April 2025 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Rhythm, Action, Roguelite | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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TBA |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Tokyo Virtual Theory Ratata Arts |
Game Source Entertainment |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| Online Co-Op (1-4) | ESRB RP |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 30 Hours | TBA |
| Official Website | Official Website for Ratatan |
Ratatan Latest News
⚫︎ Ratatan Gameplay Trailer Reveals 4 Person Online Co-Op (Game8)
⚫︎ Kickstarter Update | Closed Beta Incoming! Ratataaaaan! (Ratata Arts)
⚫︎ Kickstarter Update | Happy New Year! January 2025 Update (Ratata Arts)
⚫︎ Steam Page Opens for Patapon Spiritual Successor ‘RATATAN’; Wishlist Now to Show Sony What They Forgot (Noisy Pixel)
⚫︎ Ratatan Kickstarter Campaign Surpasses Goal in Less Than an Hour (Game8)
Ratatan Overview
Ratatan is a rhythm-based roguelike action game scheduled for release in 2025. Developed through a collaboration between Hiroyuki Kotani, the creator of the Patapon series, and Tokyo Virtual Theory (TVT), Ratatan is considered to be a spiritual successor to Patapon. The game is currently in development and has garnered attention through crowdfunding and public demos.
In Rataport, a small island in the vast and tranquil sea, small animal-like creatures called Ratatan live share a common dream: to reach "The Everafter," and meet "The Goddess" who is said to live there. Throughout their journey, players will encounter various foes, including pirate forces that threaten the peace of the land.
Similar to Patapon, Ratatan combines rhythm-based commands with rougelite elements. Players input rhythmic sequences using a seven-button system to direct their armies in actions such as marching, attacking, and defending. Accurate timing can trigger "Fever Mode," which enhances character abilities and dynamically alters the background music.
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Ratatan Gameplay
Ratatan’s development is spearheaded by key figures from the team behind its spiritual predecessor, Patapon. As such, the game exhibits parallels with the original strategy rhythm concept. While maintaining the core mechanics, it distinguishes itself from being merely Patapon 4. Ratatan not only features a more vibrant art style, but it also adds more roguelite mechanics.
Players will command their armies by performing command songs, which requires the input of seven buttons, an increase from Patapon’s four, in precise rhythmic sequences. These commands direct troops to march, defend, or attack. Errors in timing will result in either performing the wrong move or not making a command at all. Conversely, consistent rhythmic accuracy will trigger Fever Mode, and subsequently, Super Fever Mode, both of which amplify the army’s capabilities.
Players can assume the role of diverse Ratatan characters and lead various Cobun troop types. Each Ratatan and Cobun unit possesses distinct traits, specializations, and vulnerabilities. Moreover, Ratatan also features procedurally-generated levels, with randomized power-ups and over 100 unique rewards per run. Additionally, Ratatan supports up to four-player online co-op.
Ratatan Trailer
November 2024 Reveal Trailer
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