Bang those godly drums, it's time to hit those brick-and-mortar stores to get your download coupons for Patapon 2! Yes, the game is now available on the PlayStation Network, but only if you purchased the game's UMD-less boxes from stores.

Now I've been able to play (and finish!) the European version of Patapon 2. A little tip from yours truly if you want to start farming for materials from the bosses: make sure to evolve your Patapon units to the green, plant-like Menyokki (it's at the center of the evolution tree, as seen here). These guys have high stagger and knock-back rates which allow you to hoard items from the boss with almost every hit! Make sure to equip them with your lowest level weapons too - helps max out the lifespan of the boss and reap more items!

As with Patapon 1, it also does you good to level up the basic black-and-white Patapon unit. They're the only ones capable of equipping helmets, and some of those give good benefits too.

Oh! And one last thing: make sure you guys have your Patapon 1 save file with you when you start your Patapon 2 game! Importing your previous save carries over some materials and Ka-ching to your new game.

Speaking of Ka-ching, the retail version is available for US$ 19.99, while purchasing it directly from PSN (available on May 7, Thursday) will cost the same.

Have fun, guys!

PS: And for gods' sake, avoid Pop Bean and Fah Zakpon's minigame at all costs. You're better off farming for veggies while hunting out in the world - much most cost efficient on time and effort.

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