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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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PSP: Patapon

Anyone have this game...?

I finally bought it yesterday for $20 at Best Buy and am still slapping myself at how the fark I missed this when it was originally released...GREAT GAME.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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I have it. really great game. It gets really tough later on though. You really need to spend alot of your time creating stronger fighters. The regular ones just don't cut it later. Keep playing the mini games to get better materials. Also, the game is easier to play with headphones on. I heard a sequel is already in the works
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pebe
I have it. really great game. It gets really tough later on though. You really need to spend alot of your time creating stronger fighters. The regular ones just don't cut it later. Keep playing the mini games to get better materials. Also, the game is easier to play with headphones on. I heard a sequel is already in the works
Minigames...? Do you mean like hunting early on for meat...? Cuz, I know I tried to take on some invaders and I got my butt kicked as the spear guys can't hit the melee rival tribesguys...
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Minigames...? Do you mean like hunting early on for meat...? Cuz, I know I tried to take on some invaders and I got my butt kicked as the spear guys can't hit the melee rival tribesguys...
The music minigames when you are in the main screen. If you walk to the left, there are minigames, but you only get one at the beginning. You basically have to sing along and match beats, but you get good stuff if you do it right. The key to the game is getting the rare materials so you can create stronger fighters. there are alot of different combinations of materials that all make different characters, some are stronger, some are weaker. You have to play with it. Later in the game, the regular characters are pretty useless, you need to have a pretty strong army. The game doesn't seem deep at first, but you really see how much you can do once you pass a few levels. Its so addicting.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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PSP has some cool games, this one included.
I talked him into getting Patapon, he was digging it.

Patapon 2 is pending release in Japan.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by pebe
The music minigames when you are in the main screen. If you walk to the left, there are minigames, but you only get one at the beginning. You basically have to sing along and match beats, but you get good stuff if you do it right. The key to the game is getting the rare materials so you can create stronger fighters. there are alot of different combinations of materials that all make different characters, some are stronger, some are weaker. You have to play with it. Later in the game, the regular characters are pretty useless, you need to have a pretty strong army. The game doesn't seem deep at first, but you really see how much you can do once you pass a few levels. Its so addicting.
Cool thanks! So, main screen meaning the shrine/banquet areas, right (you can find the singing tree and etc. etc.)...?
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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Cool thanks! So, main screen meaning the shrine/banquet areas, right (you can find the singing tree and etc. etc.)...?
Yep. You have to offer the tree something (it tells you what) and if you do the game right, you get a reward, which is usually a rare metal, food, etc. which you save up and create new fighters. Don't waste anything yet, you can get through the first 5 or so levels with normal fighters. Once you get all the metals and other stuff, start building your strong army. Just try not to lose them in battle
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Also, always keep track of your inventory of weapons and armor. Make sure you equip stuff and re-arrange your party to be more effective. i usually put my heavy armor people in front and strong attackers in back, this way they dont die as quick.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Thanks for the tips, pebe!
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Love the game, though it's very challenging.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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This game is addicting, I get annoyed when they yell at me for missing the beat
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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I bought it a couple of months back when I bought the PSP but I still haven't opened it.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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my friend had this game and i played it for a bit, really entertaining
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Bump!

What a gem of a game...I've been playing it since starting this thread and can't put it down! Must-have for any PSP owner!
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Just finished it!
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