Patapon 2 is the sequel to the action rhythm game released in 2008 and continues the story where the first game left off. The game offers nearly 100 different missions, 40 levels, and over 500 hundred weapons and items. There are also three new Patapon units: Toripon, a flying bird; Robopon, a robot that throws rocks; and Mahopon, a magician who uses different staves to bless the army and cast spells.IGN: Patapon 2
There are seven mini games in Patapon 2, the PSP-exclusive rhythm platform game released on May 5, 2009. In March 2009, a free Flash mini game was made available for Mac and PC to promote the upcoming release of the game.IGN: Free Patapon 2 Mini-Game Launched For PC and Mac (March 9, 2009)
Mini Games
The mini games in Patapon 2 are unlocked by beating different bosses or completing levels. They are not necessary to complete the game, but some of them result in a good amount of materials for evolving the Patapon. The blacksmith mini game is used to make some of the divine and demonic weapons available in the game.
- Tree - Complete "Training: Juju Jungle Course"
- Mountain - Complete the "Training: Nanjaro Hill Course" once
- Plant - Level 3+ Centura boss.(Mission 9-2)
- Bell - (Mission 14)
- Liquid - Level 3+ Mammoth (Mission 18-2)
- Blacksmith - Level 3+ Manboroth (Mission 20-2)
- Cooking - Level 3+ Phoeniti (Mission 24-2)GameFAQs: Patapon 2 "Mini Game" Topic Search
Patapon 2 Review - IGN
Greg Miller of IGN discusses about how Patapon 2 took a 9.5 out of 10, and whether your journey is worth all your keyboard tappings.