It was actually released in Europe before the US. This is a game I've been waiting to buy. The general idea is the same as Elite Beat Agents/Ouendan on the DS (music makes things happen), in Patapon your music has a much more direct affect on what happens.

While Patapon's gameplay is centred on the rhythm, it seems to be more of a strategy game. You have different drum commands for different actions, you customize what troops to send out on the missions, you customize the equipment that the troops wear..it's a lot more than what it might appear to be at first glance.

In Bermuda, we something called Gombeys. Gombeys are people who dance around in colourful costumes to drum beats. It's a huge part of our culture. I think, if people actually had PSPs, they would be very interested in Patapon because of our heritage. I'm gonna educate my local game-seller this week.

Youtube video of a Gombey in Bermuda. They usually perform in groups.

I am not a Gombey.