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Patapon (PSP)

For those looking for something a little bit different, Patapon is a gorgeous, experimental experience in music-based gameplay, with super-cute, minimalist visuals that recall last year's beautiful LocoRoco. The concept borrows elements of rhythm-action and real-time strategy games, and turns them both on their head: Essentially, you're in charge of leading your small army of Patapon warriors against beasts, bosses, and the super-evil Zigatons.

It takes a few stages to get used to a rhythm game requiring this much multi-tasking, but once you get the hang of it, you're in for a treat – and a demonstration of the creative potential of videogames. Oh, and at $20, it's a steal.