PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY

Item: PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY
Rating: 64
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-07-11

Summary

Faithful port with enhanced gameplay and visuals
Significant input lag issues reported by many
Rhythm-based four-button controls with army building
Improved over Patapon 1, but no new content
Poor input calibration and incorrect button prompts
Overpriced for a remaster with issues

Emotions

Satisfaction24%Disappointment22%Frustration20%Joy12%Nostalgia7%

Reviews (sample size): 205
Helpful reviews: 59%
Unhelpful reviews: 41%
Protest reviews: 0%

64%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
36%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 221
Negative points: 246
Gameplay points: 85
Perf. points: 23
Rec. points: 54
Misc points: 38

Point	Description	Importance
Faithful Port & Enhanced Gameplay Description The game is highly praised for its faithful port to PC, retaining the original charm and gameplay experience from the PSP. Many players express strong nostalgia and enjoyment, highlighting Patapon 2's refinements over the first game, such as the Hero unit and deeper evolution systems. The combination of rhythm and strategy is consistently lauded as unique and engaging. Importance 99%	The game is highly praised for its faithful port to PC, retaining the original charm and gameplay experience from the PSP. Many players express strong nostalgia and enjoyment, highlighting Patapon 2's refinements over the first game, such as the Hero unit and deeper evolution systems. The combination of rhythm and strategy is consistently lauded as unique and engaging.	99%
Minimal Input Lag Description Players consistently report minimal to no input lag on PC and Steam Deck, which is a significant improvement over previous versions. This technical stability contributes to a smooth and enjoyable rhythm game experience, allowing for easy perfect beats, especially in Patapon 2. Importance 72%	Players consistently report minimal to no input lag on PC and Steam Deck, which is a significant improvement over previous versions. This technical stability contributes to a smooth and enjoyable rhythm game experience, allowing for easy perfect beats, especially in Patapon 2.	72%
Improved Visuals & Performance Description The game features updated graphics with high-resolution assets, supporting 4K and 60 FPS, which enhances the visual experience on modern monitors. Players appreciate the vibrant and sharp visuals, making the Patapons look great on a bigger screen. Importance 15%	The game features updated graphics with high-resolution assets, supporting 4K and 60 FPS, which enhances the visual experience on modern monitors. Players appreciate the vibrant and sharp visuals, making the Patapons look great on a bigger screen.	15%
Captivating Rhythm & Music Description The game's rhythm and music are highly engaging and addictive, with many players finding the songs memorable and the overall experience satisfying. The captivating rhythm makes hours pass quickly, contributing to the game's replayability. Importance 6%	The game's rhythm and music are highly engaging and addictive, with many players finding the songs memorable and the overall experience satisfying. The captivating rhythm makes hours pass quickly, contributing to the game's replayability.	6%
Instant Load Times Description The game boasts near-instantaneous load times, with some players noting the absence of loading screens entirely. This significantly improves the flow of gameplay, allowing for quick transitions between different game states. Importance 6%	The game boasts near-instantaneous load times, with some players noting the absence of loading screens entirely. This significantly improves the flow of gameplay, allowing for quick transitions between different game states.	6%