Looks can be deceiving. Patapon looks and sounds like it's aimed for the casual market, but the truth couldn't be further away. This is a game that demands hardcore dedication. The gameplay system is so rigid that, unless you become a robot and time those button inputs perfectly, it hurts the game so much that it nearly breaks it. You can't speed up the game, nor slow it down which means you'll need to time those inputs exactly the same way ad infinitum. And what's with all the grinding?!
Pros: Charming visuals, unique gameplay, cool idea
Cons: Gameplay is incredibly rigid and frustratingly punishing, so much repetition, mind boggling amount of farming needed in order to advance