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Ratatan, a spiritual successor to Patapon, hits early access on September 19

Ratata Arts just announced that its upcoming rhythm game Ratatan will be available as an early access title on September 19. This is generally considered to be a spiritual successor to the Patapon franchise.

The game tasks players with rhythmically controlling cute little soldiers called Cobuns, but directing these warriors while avoiding damage is easier said than done. This is 2025, so the game also features a roguelike element, as players can encounter unique power-ups and buffs during each run. There's still a lot we don't know about this title, including the price and when it'll eventually come to gaming consoles.

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