Taiko no Tatsujin Taiko Drum Master gathers the series' best tracks. Tight selection, drum peripheral to exploit and a guaranteed family party.
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Category
Rhythm2 players3+
Description
A Namco rhythm game released in 2001, the first Taiko no Tatsujin franchise entry on PS2 in Japan. Console adaptation of the Taiko no Tatsujin arcade game (1999) with official Tatakon drum controller. Initial roster of 40 songs (J-pop, anime, classical, Namco games), Don/Ka note mechanics and signature combo. The birth of the cult drum rhythm franchise on PS2.
Taiko no Tatsujin - Taiko Drum Master 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"
Laying the foundations of drumming on tracks from varied horizons opens a learning curve that extends well beyond the first songs. Refining your accuracy, climbing the difficulties and aiming for better scores keeps calling you back. That foundational depth establishes the longevity that will make the series' name.
Technical info
💾0,39 GB📅25/10/2001
Published by Namco
Taiko no Tatsujin - Taiko Drum Master (PS2) price, value & rarity
The very first Taiko no Tatsujin on PS2, a drum rhythm game sold as a Tatacon Doukon Set with the drum controller and its sticks. Its interest lies in this bundling with the dedicated peripheral, founding a Japanese arcade phenomenon, rather than the software alone, common. A piece sought by rhythm fans attached to the original, complete tatacon.
