While it's great to finally see a Taiko reach Europe, it has some disappointing aspects, like sub-par motion controls that make you want to rely on standard controls, and a track listing that is decent, but misses many of the memorable Taiko tracks of recent years - some of which ended up on the PS4 version instead. The decision to have two completely...
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!2018
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!
2018 Bandai Namco Entertainment78Good
Playtime
ModerateIt typically takes about 25 hours to finish the game.
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Details
- Launch
- July 19, 2018
- Developer
- Bandai Namco Studios
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
Overview
Enjoy the cult classic arcade rhythm game from Japan in the comfort of your own home! Play to the beat using your own drum with a wide variety of new songs and challenge your friends to prove who has the best taiko skills. Use motion controls to enjoy Taiko like never before! Unlock beloved characters to help you on your journey to become a legendary taiko drummer! Utilize the interactive features of the Nintendo Switch to connect, share, and play with family and friends.
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Reception
Press79
Good- Metacritic78from 22 reviews
- OpenCritic80from 20 reviews
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! is an entertaining title in the rhythmic genre, and if you are a fan of Japanese songs, you'll probably love it. But if you are not familiar with Japanese songs or you simply don't like them, then this game is not for you, though you may still enjoy the Party Mode.
No matter what way you choose to buy, though, both are great and make for an excellent musical addition to your game collection.
Taiko no Tatsujin's solid rhythm gameplay is a good hook, but Drum 'n' Fun's mini-games make the Switch version shine.
It's a real treat to finally see Taiko no Tatsujin make a splash in the West, with Drum ‘n' Fun delivering a faithful and fun package for arcade purists, while being a title I'd happily recommend to casual Nintendo Switch owners.