PATAPON 2

Patapon 2 is a video game by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is a game that needs you to controls in a manner similar to rhythm games. In the game you will be the GOD of the patapons and the 4 buttons on your psp will be "cursed" by 4 different ancient instruments of the patapons. The 4 buttons square, circle, cross and triangle will be making the sound 'pata', 'pon', 'don' and 'chaka' respectively. Patapon 2 is a sequel to Patapon.The story continues from the previous Patapon game where in the boat the Patapon have constructed has been completed and they have set sail for new lands. On their way there, they are attacked by a kraken who easily defeats them and sends the Patapon into the ocean to be washed ashore in a strange new land where they come up against another tribe called the Karmen. Now it is a battle to defeat the Karmen and find out who is their true enemy. Early in the game, the Patapons discover a mysterious "hero" character, who wears a mask which boosts his abilities. He has lost his memory, and his true identity is hidden. Later, the Patapons fight against demons, who were summoned by the Karmen, and the "Dark One", who gave his soul to the demons for power. Gong the Hawkeye and his fellow Zigotons appear once more, to assist the Patapons against the Karmen. During the course of a game, the player learns of a legend, that the world was broken and the Patapons ruined because a Wakapon broke the "World Egg". At the second to last stage, the player finds out that the Hero character was actually the wakapon who broke the egg, and that the Karmen tribe was the Patapon's ancestral enemy. The Patapon Princess was trapped inside an egg by the leader of the Karmens, who plans to make the princess his queen. After defeating the final demon the Karmens summon, the Patapons journey to the end of a bridge, and find and break an egg. Dazzled by the light that emerges from the egg, the Patapons assume they have found Earthend. However, the Patapon Princess emerges from the egg, compliments them on their job well done, and tells the Hero that he has a new task- to restore the world and find the true Earthend. At the end of the game, the Patapons are seen working with the Karmen and Zigotons to build a bridge

Hero

Different from Patapon, Patapon 2 added a new character called HERO(actually you can change his name to anything). He is a mysterious patapon wearing mask which boosts his abilities. He has lost his memory, and his true identity is hidden. In the game the HERO can adopt the personal of any class of their choice with a powerful special attack to deliver to unsuspecting foes. The player can change their masks for different stats, like fire deal increase, resistance or attack speed. They also can be revived but takes longer to revive with each death. In addition, if Hatapon is alone while the Heropon is reviving, the mission ends. Each HERO also has a special move that can only be activated in fever mode and must have perfect beat.

Hatapon

This Patapon is the first one available to the game, and functions to rally the army together. Holds high the Patapon banner and does not participate in combat. His death, or the death of every Patapon except him, results in mission failure.

Yaripon

Yaripon is a spear throwing Patapon. A Yaripon squad consists of 6 Yaripon and they are one of the initial unit type given to the player to control which is useful for both hunting and fighting. Their fever attack is a jumping spear throw that greatly increases the distance of the projectile while avoiding many enemy attacks.

Tatepon

Tatepons are axe wielding Patapon, they are equipped with axes/swords and shields and are primarily melee fighters and their squad consists of 6 Tatepon.. They are useless while hunting, as their attack range is negligible at best and scares off prey, however they are arguably the best defense Patapon units, as their shields can protect the entire army from projectile attack. While in fever mode, their shields increase in size and provide better protection.

Yumipon

Yumipons are archer Patapon. A Yumipon squad consists of 6 Yumipon. These Patapon have the largest attack range in the game (wind can increase and decrease the range of their attack depending on which way it is blowing) and are always placed in back of any army. They are extremely effective and can rain down arrows on enemies from afar and are vulnerable to fire. While in fever mode, they shoot three arrows every attack instead of one.

Kibapon

Kibapons are cavalry patapon.A Kibapon Squad consists of 3 Kibapon and they are equipped with horses and halberds. Kibapons deal heavy damage and knock back enemy troops. While relatively useless normally, they become faster and push back enemies with great power when in fever mode.

Dekapons

Dekapons are mace wielding patapon. A Dekapon squad consists of 3 Dekapon. These monstrous brutes are extremely large and bulky, and as a result do massive damage to their targets. Unfortunately, Dekapons are extremely slow, which tempers their awesome might. While in fever mode, Dekapon have a ground pound attack that stuns enemies.

Megapons

Megapons are horn playing patapon. They are taller than most other Patapons, and carry around massive horns.A Megapon squad consists of 3 Megapon, to attack, they play their horns and the sound waves that are projected take on physical form, flying at the enemy and causing damage. Megapons have a variety of attacks, but the two most utilized are a standard wave of 3 blue notes that bounce off of and around the enemy, causing ricochet damage, and a massive red note only used during fever mode or after using the charge.

Toripon, Robopon and Mahopon
There are also a few squads that Patapon 2 has and Patapon don't, they are the the bird-riding Toripon, the Robopon with huge fists, and the magic using Mahopon provide fresh attack types and original personalitie.

My opinions toward Patapon 2

I personally thinks that Patapon 2 is much more successful than Patapon. Patapon 2 has added in a lot of different functions that Patapon don't have and Patapons provides. In Patapon, the type of patapons you wanted to create is somehow based on the material you provide or sometimes luck. However for Patapon 2 you can control what type of patapons use want to create and level them up to the class and level you wanted.


For Patapon 2, the gameplay is somehow much more earier than Patapon with the help of the HERO of cause. The storyline is no doubt very quite interesting, working with tiny little cute warrior, leveling them up by going for missions and getting different types of material to make legendary weapons and preparing for what it takes to defeat the FINAL BOSS.


When you are finally going to be able to watch the ending, you felt all the time you had spent on this game is wealth playing other all. The graphics are good, the sound effect is diam good(after all it is a rhythm game), the warrior are cute... so are the enemy and monsters. And guess what, its really wealth a try. now with Patapon 3 out, its really a good time to play Patapon and Patapon 2 again if you had played it before to refresh your memory and have some practice before throwing yourself into another great game!