77
A pretty and very entertaining 2D RTS slash bemani game. There's nothing quite like it, unless you count earlier Patapons. A bit repetitive, though. [May 2011]
65
The jaded mechanics of Patapon 3 are masked behind a stunning piece of art and repetitive gameplay, but it does enough to keep the fans happy.
70
Patapon 3 is an amazing audiovisual game working based on proven principles. In the ever improving competition in mobile gaming Patapon could feel bit obsolete. [Issue#204]
6
Definitely a unique game within the Rhythm genre. But it is not necessarily the best, guitar hero on DS comes to mind.
8
Прекрасная игра, сочетающая в себе безумное разнообразие в выборе класса главного героя, приятное визуальное оформление и аудиосопровождение.
8
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Patapon 3
PSP
Released On:
Apr 12, 2011
Metascore
Mixed or Average
74
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
My Score
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
74
51% Positive
21 Reviews
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46% Mixed
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Apr 21, 2011
95
This is still Patapon at its best, but it doesn't measure up to the first two. Regardless, don't expect me to play much else besides this game for quite some time.
May 9, 2011
87
The concept of Patapon still stands like a house. The gameplay is more of the same with important but little improvements to make it fun to play for the third time. The gameplay is very deep, the graphics are nice and the audio can be really annoying, but sounds good at the same time. The third Patapon game is just like the two previous ones - a fine game.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
63% Positive
48 Ratings
48 Ratings
21% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
16% Negative
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
Feb 9, 2021
10
For me, it's the best of the series. I think this one mastered the combat and made everything better. The only bad thing is the removal of minigames.
Jun 22, 2020
10
no hagan caso a la review de "sebastianall" de abajo, es cierto que le sibueron la dificultad al juego, la dificultad de patapon 2 era un chiste, pero para nada es un juego difícil, difícil TBOI, Enter de Gungeon o Dark Souls. el ritmo es el más sencillo de clavar de los 3 juegos, TIENE HISTORIA de Patapon 1 y 2 en todo el juego pero DEBES ESTAR ATENTO pues no te dicen directamente la historia, plata Hoshipon sí revela varias cosas interesantes de la historia. Soundtrack INCREÍBLE, maravilloso, sensacional. Es cierto que si no juegas online te pierdes la mitad del juego, pero yo acabé la historia solo y jamás me aburrí, el juego tiene niveles difíciles, lo cual hace que tengas que decidir entre jugar con un amigo o ingeniartelas (difícil pero no exagerado en esos niveles) Hay muchísimos estilos que elegir para el heroe, y PUEDES PELEAR CONTRA AMIGOS, eso es lo mejor del online, hay 7 niveles muy difíciles que NO forman parte de la historia y están hechos para pasarlos con amigos. eso sí, no hay minijuegos :/
Apr 20, 2011
80
Once you hit the sweet spots, it's the most satisfying ting on PSP. [May 2011, p.102]
Oct 20, 2011
77
A pretty and very entertaining 2D RTS slash bemani game. There's nothing quite like it, unless you count earlier Patapons. A bit repetitive, though. [May 2011]
Apr 19, 2011
70
There's nothing wrong with Patapon 3: exciting gameplay, deep story, rhythm and real time strategy, combine each other in a fancy role play game. But, except for a good multiplayer mode, the differences between this third chapter and its ancestors stop here. Though this is not necessarily a bad thing, after 3 chapters without innovation, the same mechanics risk becoming boring.
Jun 5, 2011
65
The jaded mechanics of Patapon 3 are masked behind a stunning piece of art and repetitive gameplay, but it does enough to keep the fans happy.
Aug 19, 2019
10
Best PSP game ever. Most epic game on PSP. The only multiplayer game on PSP that is still active so hard, that you might believe that it was released two days ago. Awesome music, controls. Much better than the already successful Patapon Diology.
Nov 28, 2025
6
Definitely a unique game within the Rhythm genre. But it is not necessarily the best, guitar hero on DS comes to mind.
May 31, 2012
5
I was excited to play this since I loved the first two, but it ended up being a total let down. The primary problem is how involved multiplayer is. Patapon 2 snuck it in and that was okay, it didn't take away anything from the single player, but then with 3 they just went too far with it, so far that anyone who just wants to play it by themselves are SOL. I couldn't even finish the game I got so bored of grinding. You grind and grind and grind, all the while the game keeps teasing you with levels you can't play and bosses you can't beat because they want you to join multiplayer. It's stupid, frustrating, and pointless. If a patapon 4 is made and they say one word about multiplayer, I'm steering clear.
Oct 22, 2011
3
This game ruined the previous games feel, the grinding is a joke, the mission "suggested level" is a joke, the multiplayer concept isn't vital, it is only to ease up the grinding. Lots of bugs. Getting stuck behind trapdoor. If you dont have any close combat attackers, dealing with close obstacles or enemies with just arrows is awful. Miracles gone. The watchtower pon spots an extra boss, and what a coincidence it is the spider thing that needs rain so it can be hit. Rain is now summoned by presence of a certain class in the battle. If you don't have that class yet, you are effed, the battle's lost. Good job. Stupid clownish patapon dialogs. Perfect drum hits are now nearly automatical, even if you are clearly off beat. Meden turned into a stone represents pretty much what's left of the previous two games.
SummaryThe greatest portable adventure of rhythm and war is back with robust online support. Devastate your opponents with attacks as Superhero Patapon in the third iteration of the critically acclaimed rhythm-based action/ adventure. Play campaign with friends, go head-to-head or take on a clan of other Patapon gamers with network play allowin... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PSP
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Apr 12, 2011
Developer:
Publisher:SCEA
