Taiko Yondaime leans into the Japanese matsuri vibe. Varied songs, festival mode and undeniable polish. Essential for Japanese rhythm fans.
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Category
Rhythm2 players3+
Description
A Namco rhythm game released in 2003, the fourth Taiko no Tatsujin franchise entry on PS2 in Japan (Yondaime = Fourth Generation). Subtitled Atsumare Matsuri da (Everyone to the Festival), celebrating the festive spirit of Japanese matsuri. 38 additional songs (J-pop, precursor vocaloid, anime), graphical improvements and new game modes. Faithful continuity of the drum rhythm formula. Japanese release.
Taiko no Tatsujin - Atsumare! Matsuri da!! Yondaime review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Drum in hand, you strike in time to an avalanche of J-pop hits, anime tunes and revisited standards, in a fairground atmosphere. The lively, colourful arrangements stick to the motion and keep up a gleeful energy. This festive musical generosity is the whole infectious joy of the Taiko series.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Striking a drum to the beat of Japanese hits and catchy tunes, in a colourful, good-natured world: the fun runs through the gesture and turns instantly infectious. The handling is immediate, but aiming for a flawless run pushes you to outdo yourself. With several players, the party is guaranteed. Festive, accessible and furiously catchy, a rhythm game that gets everyone moving.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Striking the skin or the rim of the drum in time to catchy tunes delivers an immediate tactile pleasure that pushes you to chain songs together. Earning a crown, aiming for a perfect score and unlocking songs sustains a joyful progression. Without the dedicated drum the experience loses something, and the tracklisting varies, but this rhythmic drumming stays irresistibly catchy.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Drumming together, in a funfair atmosphere, adds a sociable dimension to an already endless practice. Improving solo, challenging your friends and aiming for the best combo renews every evening. That festive replay value, paired with a wide setlist, guarantees a longevity regulars keep up for a long time.
Technical info
💾0,46 GB📅31/07/2003
Published by Namco
Taiko no Tatsujin - Atsumare! Matsuri da!! Yondaime (PS2) price, value & rarity
The fourth Taiko no Tatsujin on PS2, subtitled Atsumare! Matsuri da!!, sold as a Tatacon Doukon Set with the drum and its sticks, on a traditional-festival theme. Its interest lies in this bundling with the peripheral rather than the game, still common. A piece valued by rhythm fans wanting this festive entry with its complete tatacon.
Is Taiko no Tatsujin - Atsumare! Matsuri da!! Yondaime still worth playing in 2026?
A rhythm game from Namco, this Taiko no Tatsujin transposes the Japanese drum arcade cabinet to PS2, where you hit the centre and rim of a taiko to the beat of J-pop, anime and classics, ideally with the dedicated drum controller. The crystal clear simplicity, the generous tracklist and the physical joy of hitting make it a fiercely convivial festive game. The language barrier in the menus and the reliance on the peripheral temper access. An excellent rhythm game for fans of drumming and Japanese music to share.
