Rhythm roguelike Ratatan shows off its colorful world and chaotic combat in a new trailer

Adorable rhythm roguelike Ratatan shows off its bright and colorful world in a new trailer as part of the Future Games Show Summer Showcase.

Ratatan combines rhythm gameplay with side-scrolling roguelike combat, pitting your gang against a variety of interesting foes in battles that feature up to 100 characters. The new game from the creators of iconic Sony rhythm-battler Patapon, Ratatan promises much of that same whimsy, all within an intricate - and very cute - world.

The new trailer offers a closer look at the island of Rataport, which will act as something of a base in which you can explore, customize, and get to know the locals. Some of those, of course, will be merchants with whom you can trade to unlock new weapons to help give your allies - the titular, musical Ratatans - the edge in battle.

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Of course, this being a rhythm game, while there's plenty of information about how you'll be taking the toe-tapping fight to your foes, there's also plenty of music, too. Ratatan's soundtrack threatens plenty of ear-worms, all performed enthusiastically by your Ratatans themselves.

There's a surprising amount of depth to the team planning sections of the trailer, which is all well and good, since it also offers a look at the Dark Ratatan who will stand in your way, as well as plenty of the larger-than-life bosses who you'll have to fight. Thankfully, even if things don't go your way, you'll be able to start over with a whole new strategy (and perhaps a few bonuses too) in this unique musical twist on the roguelike formula.

Ratatan hits Steam early access on July 25, so you won't have long to wait.

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