In the original Patapon, we command our Patapon army by using sequences of drum beats which corresponds to different commands. We command an army consisting of up to 3 different Patapon squads. Selections includes the shield wielding Tatepons, the spear using Yaripons, and archery-based Yaripons and even the horn playing Megapons which attacks using sound SFX particles.

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Um actually … You can control up to 4 different Patapon squad, 3 attacking squads and 1 flag bearer