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Ratatan demands your attention, rhythmically

The spiritual successor to Patapon wants you to pay attention to everything. And keep to the rhythm!

Sometimes, you tire of guns, zombies, and sequels; sometimes, you want to lead a bunch of tiny creatures and rhythmically march them into combat, letting the waves of confusion wash over you. It sounds simple enough, but corralling your Cobuns to follow you into battle and balance special attacks with avoiding damage felt like the gaming equivalent of patting your head and rubbing your stomach. I was able to explore the game’s hub world, filled with shops for upgrades, crafting and organizing your Ratatans’ band of Cobun warriors.

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