Taiko no Tatsujin - Tatacon de Dodon ga Don (Japan)
PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in 2001
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✪ Reviewed on March 10, 2025
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Tatacon de Dodon ga Don is the first PS2 Taiko with the drum peripheral. Smaller setlist, but the experience already shines. The start of a beautiful saga.
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Category
Rhythm2 players3+
Description
A Namco rhythm game released in 2001, the initial Taiko no Tatsujin franchise PS2 release in Japan (Tatakon de Dodon ga Don). First major Japanese console release of the cult arcade game with Tatakon drum controller. Roster of 40 J-pop, anime and classical songs. The first major arrival of the Japanese rhythm franchise on PlayStation 2. Initial edition.
Taiko no Tatsujin - Tatacon de Dodon ga Don 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"
Taming the Tatacon drum, between centre and rim hits, takes hours of repetition before the reflexes settle in. The wide selection and the difficulty tiers sustain an endless loop. That continuous-learning mechanic explains why such an entry is still played long after release.
Technical info
💾0,55 GB📅22/03/2001
Published by Namco
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