Taiko no Tatsujin - Doka! to Oomori Nanadaime (Japan)
PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in 2005
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✪ Reviewed on September 24, 2023
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Taiko Nanadaime reaches a generosity peak. Fifty songs, fresh modes and exemplary polish. Probably the best PS2 Taiko for variety lovers.
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Category
Rhythm2 players3+
Description
A Namco rhythm game released in 2005, the seventh Taiko no Tatsujin franchise entry on PS2 in Japan (Nanadaime = Seventh Generation). Subtitled Doka to Oomori (A Big Helping). Roster of 50+ songs (J-pop, contemporary anime, emerging vocaloid, classical), 3D graphical overhaul and notable user interface improvements. The drum rhythm franchise PS2 peak in Japan.
Taiko no Tatsujin - Doka! to Oomori Nanadaime 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"
A setlist of colossal scope, accumulated over the entries, gives you plenty to play without ever landing on the same tracks. Learning each chart, polishing your runs and beating your records fills countless sessions. That abundance, married to a high technical ceiling, guarantees a near-endless replay value.
Technical info
💾0,59 GB📅08/12/2005
Published by Namco Bandai Games
Taiko no Tatsujin - Doka! to Oomori Nanadaime (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Taiko no Tatsujin - Doka! to Oomori Nanadaime 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.
