Ratata Arts revealed a new gameplay trailer for Patapon successor Ratatan ahead of the game’s Kickstarter campaign launch. The game is spearheaded by the creators of original Patapon series.
Ratatan is being developed by several notable developers for the original Patapon series, which was co-developed by Pyramid and the defunct Sony Japan Studio. These developers include Patapon game designer Hiroyuki Kotani, main artist Nelnal, .hack series director Kenei Nakasha, producer Kazuto Sakajiri, and composer Kenmei Adachi. Fans may recognize Adachi’s music from the Patapon, Loco Roco, and Gran Turismo franchises.
A Kickstarter campaign for Ratatan launches on July 31 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET with an initial release goal set for PC. Subsequent stretch goals include support for modern consoles, but specific platforms were not announced. Moreover, Red Art Games will distribute a physical edition of Ratatan in the west.
Here’s an overview of Ratatan, via Gematsu:
What is Ratatan?
Ratatan’s gameplay incorporates a unique combination of rhythm and strategy where the player takes the role of a conductor controlling the actions of a cute army of “Ratatan” characters. Using commands on the controller, each button represents one of four musical phrases and must be struck in sync with an established rhythm in order to give instructions to the army. Ratatan doubles down on the musical theme by introducing characters equipped with musical instruments that can unleash special skills in battle, along with a more modern movement system while maintaining the same four beat attack-defense gameplay that fans love.
Gameplay trailer cast:
- Fortrun (voiced by Tomokazu Sugita)
- Harigittan (voiced by Hika Tsukishiro)
- Nyandola (voiced by Haruna Yuzuki)
- Mimizukyun (voiced by Youhei Azakami)
- Keroronpa (voiced by Masaya Fukunishi)
Casting cooperation: AGRS Co., Ltd.
Ratatan Game System
“Ratatans” are music-loving heroes brought to life with the power of Medama and look like animals that once lived on the planet Redo. They demonstrate their mysterious power by singing and playing musical instruments. Each Ratatan has a unique instrument and skill that the player can use to get an edge in rhythmic battle. For example, Keroronpa, a support-type character, uses a megaphone to stir up the battlefield, raising both party morale and enemy agitation. While Harigittan, a defense-type character, protects allies with numbingly good riffs on guitar.
As the Ratatan conductor, players control a unique variety of Ratatans to attack, defend and support as they march against their enemies. Ratatans can further gather “Cobuns” that can chant, move and attack according to the instructions of the Ratatan for an even larger army, making for one massive rhythmic showdown!
Lastly, check out the Ratatan gameplay trailer below:
