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Ratatan, a musical roguelike developed by former Patapon creators, is set to exit early access on Oct. 15. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. It serves as a spiritual successor to the classic rhythm series, aiming to capture the unique charm of the PSP era.
The core gameplay involves conducting an army of one-eyed creatures called Coburn through 2D worlds. Players issue commands by inputting button combinations in time with a bouncy soundtrack. While the rhythm mechanics are described as somewhat shallow, they successfully induce a trance-like flow state, with the addition of positioning strategies to avoid enemy attacks.
Polygon’s review notes that the game struggles with its roguelite structure. The reviewer argues that buildcrafting lacks depth, as upgrades rarely change gameplay, and the runs suffer from minimal variation. Furthermore, the reviewer expresses disappointment that the final version feels largely unchanged from the early access build, suggesting that the roguelike elements primarily serve to stretch limited content through grinding.
Despite these structural flaws, the reviewer finds the game endearing due to its vibrant animations and infectious music. While it fails to fully modernize the classic formula, it succeeds as a nostalgic throwback to an inventive era of gaming, offering a lovable energy that keeps the player returning despite its lack of depth.
