Taito Memories Joukan opens the major Japanese compilation. Over twenty faithfully restored arcade titles. Essential for Taito arcade purists.
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Compilation4 players7+
Co-op
Description
A Taito compilation released in 2005, the second Japanese Joukan (Upper Volume) of the Taito Memories franchise in Japan. Anthology of 24 Taito games complementary to the Gekan volume (Bubble Symphony, Don Doko Don, Mizubaku Adventure, Hat Trick Hero, Liquid Kids). Covers the more polished 80s-90s Taito arcade line. Simultaneous release with the Gekan volume in Japanese edition.
Taito Memories - 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"
Companion to its twin volume, this set lines up another selection of Taito arcade classics to revisit again and again. Aiming for the high score, rediscovering each game and challenging your friends fills long sessions. That anthology generosity sustains a longevity retro enthusiasts cultivate.
Technical info
💾1,1 GB📅28/07/2005
Published by Taito
Taito Memories - 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 - Joukan still worth playing in 2026?
A Japanese compilation from Taito, this Taito Memories volume gathers a wide choice of the publisher's arcade cabinets in faithful emulations, mixing great classics and more obscure rarely reissued titles. The generosity of the selection, the diversity of genres and the room given to rarities make it a treasure for fans of video game heritage. The Japanese menus and the regional exclusivity complicate access. A precious compilation for retrogaming enthusiasts and Taito arcade collectors after overlooked gems.
