Developer Ratata Arts Reveals New Trailer for Ratatan

Ratata Arts, the developer behind the popular game Patapon, has recently unveiled a new trailer for its latest project, Ratatan.

Helmed by Hiroyuki Kotani, the creator of Patapon, and featuring music by the original Patapon musician Kemmei Adachi, Ratatan is an exciting spiritual successor to Patapon. The game will be crowdfunded through Kickstarter, with the campaign set to launch on July 31.

Exciting Details about Ratatan Revealed

Ratata Arts has also shared some exciting details about Ratatan. Initially, the game is targeted for a PC release, with plans to expand to modern console platforms as a stretch goal.

According to a press release from the developers, Ratatan will feature TVT’s very own “Theory Engine” for a stable and immersive online multiplayer gameplay experience. Players will be able to march forward with friends from anywhere in the world. Additionally, physical console versions and a variety of high-quality items will be stretch goals in the Kickstarter campaign.

About Patapon and Ratatan

Originally released for the PSP handheld in 2007, Patapon is a beloved rhythm-based 2D platform/action game. In Patapon, players command a unique army of cute anthropomorphic eyeballs called “Patapons” using a sequence of drum beats to move, attack, defend, and retreat.

Patapon received two sequels on PSP, and the first two games were remastered with stunning 4K visuals on PlayStation 4.

Producer Kazuto Sakajiri explained that Ratatan takes the main concepts of Patapon and adds more adorable characters, four-player simultaneous battles, and additional adventure and roguelike elements.

In an interview with AsumeTech, Hiroyuki Kotani, the designer of the original Patapon games, mentioned that he wanted to create a similar experience to Patapon but with new elements. He also expressed openness to working with Sony on a traditional sequel in the future.

“Patapon was a truly unique experience when it was released, reflecting the development environment of the time. We wanted to make another game like that for the modern age,” Kotani said. “While there’s a possibility of a Patapon sequel in the future, for Ratatan, we really wanted to create our own game, with our own style and specific types of gameplay. If there’s an opportunity to discuss a Patapon sequel with Sony, then we’ll take it from there.”