Taito Memories II Joukan opens the encyclopaedia's second wave. Niche titles, unearthed rarities and hardware fidelity. Essential for full Taito arcade lore.
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Description
A Taito compilation released in 2007, the second Joukan (Upper Volume) of Taito Memories II in Japan. Anthology of 25 Taito games complementary to the Gekan volume, covering more polished 90s-2000s arcades (Bubble Symphony, KiKi KaiKai, Pop'n Pop, Operation Wolf 3). Simultaneous release with the Gekan volume, Japanese exclusive for Taito fans.
Taito Memories II - Joukan review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
A generous dive into the archives of a great name of Japanese arcades, gathering a host of cabinets to savour without restraint. Hopping from one genre to another by mood delivers an immediate, ever-renewed pleasure, and the multiplayer revives the conviviality of old. Polished and packed with content, an ideal collection to rediscover the golden age of the arcades.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
The other half of the second Memories collection, this set lines up yet more Taito classics to revisit relentlessly. Aiming for the best score, exploring each cabinet and challenging your friends fills long hours. That compilation generosity sustains a longevity retro fans appreciate for a long time.
Technical info
💾0,92 GB📅25/01/2007
Published by Taito
Taito Memories II - Joukan (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Taito Memories II - Joukan still worth playing in 2026?
A second set in Taito's series of Japanese compilations, this Taito Memories II volume extends the archiving of the publisher's arcade heritage with a new batch of faithfully emulated titles, again between recognised classics and confidential curiosities. The scope of the selection, the diversity of genres and the attention to rarities delight fans of video game history. The Japanese menus and the regional exclusivity close off access. A compilation for retrogaming enthusiasts and Taito arcade collectors.
