Taiko Godaime keeps the rhythm festival going. Solid tracklist, polished modes and intact festive vibe. A reassuring step in the PS2 Taiko line.
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Category
Rhythm2 players3+
Description
A Namco rhythm game released in 2004, the fifth Taiko no Tatsujin franchise entry on PS2 in Japan (Godaime = Fifth Generation). Subtitled Go Go Godaime. Roster of 40+ songs (J-pop, contemporary anime, precursor vocaloid, classical), gameplay improvements and new multiplayer mode. Solid continuity of the drum rhythm formula. Japanese release.
Taiko no Tatsujin - Go! Go! Godaime 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"
The hunt for a perfect score makes you redo the same tracks endlessly to gain a few points. Between a wide selection and personal challenges, every play calls for the next. That drive for self-improvement, the heart of the rhythm game, guarantees a longevity only fatigue can interrupt.
Technical info
💾0,42 GB📅22/07/2004
Published by Namco
Taiko no Tatsujin - Go! Go! Godaime (PS2) price, value & rarity
The fifth Taiko no Tatsujin on PS2, subtitled Go! Go! Godaime, sold as a Tatacon Doukon Set with its drum and sticks. Its interest lies in this complete bundling with the peripheral of a track-rich entry rather than the game alone, still common. A piece valued by rhythm fans wanting the series with its period tatacon.
Is Taiko no Tatsujin - Go! Go! Godaime 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.
