Rhythm action game Ratatan, from creator of Patapon, confirmed for Switch

Ratata Arts and TVT just opened a new Kickstarter campaign this week for Ratatan, and a Switch version has now been secured.

The upcoming game comes from director Hiroyuki Kotani (Patapon game designer), producer Kazuto Sakajiri (The Eye of Judgment), and composer Kenmei Adachi (Patapon, LocoRoco, Gran Turismo). It’s a rhythm action title in which “the player takes the role of a conductor controlling the actions of a cute army of Ratatan characters.”

The Kickstarter campaign was funded in its first day, and a console stretch goal – which includes Switch – has been surpassed. Over $500,000 has been raised thus far.

Here’s some additional information about the project:

Ratatan‘s gameplay incorporates a unique combination of rhythm and strategy where the player takes the role of a conductor controlling the actions of a cute army of Ratatan characters. Using commands on the controller, each button represents one of four musical phrases and must be struck in sync with an established rhythm in order to give instructions to the army. Ratatan doubles down on the musical theme by introducing characters equipped with musical instruments that can unleash special skills in battle, along with a more modern movement system while maintaining the same four beat attack-defense gameplay that fans love.

“Ratatans” are music-loving heroes brought to life with the power of Medama and look like animals that once lived on the planet Redo. They demonstrate their mysterious power by singing and playing musical instruments. Each Ratatan has a unique instrument and skill that the player can use to get an edge in rhythmic battle. For example, Keroronpa, a support-type character, uses a megaphone to stir up the battlefield, raising both party morale and enemy agitation. While Harigittan, a defense-type character, protects allies with numbingly good riffs on guitar.

As the Ratatan conductor, players control a unique variety of Ratatans to attack, defend and support as they march against their enemies. Ratatans can further gather “Cobuns” that can chant, move and attack according to the instructions of the Ratatan for an even larger army, making for one massive rhythmic showdown!

Find a trailer for Ratatan below.

Gameplay Trailer

For more information and to contribute to the Kickstarter campaign, head on over here.