The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a colorful rhythm-action game with infectious music and a Patapon-adjacent army-command feel, Ratatan has a strong hook. Expect an early-access experience whose repetition and timing friction may outweigh that charm for players seeking varied roguelite runs.
What it does best
A relentlessly catchy rhythm soundtrack
A bright, expressive toy-box world
A distinctive collision of rhythm action and roguelite strategy
What might put you off
Repetitive grinding and limited early-access variety
Rhythm timing can fight the action
The setup
What you are walking into
Ratata Arts and TVT have announced Ratatan, a new rhythm action game from the creator of Patapon previously teased as Project JabberWocky.
Where it lives
Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4Nintendo Switch 2PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5Xbox One
Genre
MusicRole-playing (RPG)StrategyAdventureIndie
Vibe
ActionFantasy
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