Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 44 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a rhythm game where players can enjoy playing the traditional Japanese taiko drums either solo or with others. The game features a variety of songs, including popular ones from anime, games, and J-pop, and allows players to drum along to the beat of their heart. With colorful graphics and engaging gameplay, Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival offers a fun and energetic experience for players of all ages and skill levels.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game is a great port of Taiko, finally available on Steam, providing a smooth gameplay experience and a variety of modes including party, online, and training.
  • The extensive song library and the ability to unlock new content keeps the game engaging and motivating for players.
  • It's a fun and joyful rhythm game that captures the essence of the arcade experience at home, making it accessible to a wider audience.
  • The subscription model for additional song content is seen as a downside, with some players feeling that the pricing is excessive.
  • There are concerns about cheating in the game's achievements shortly after release, which could affect the competitive integrity.
  • The difficulty levels can be inconsistent, with some players finding it too easy for beginners while becoming overwhelmingly complex for others.
  • music6 mentions

    The music aspect of the game is highly praised for its extensive library, allowing players to access a vast selection of songs from the entire series through a reasonably priced subscription. This feature is considered one of the game's standout elements, particularly appealing to fans of Japanese music.

    • “The fact you can pay a small amount of money to access a massive library of songs from across the entire series is this game's best aspect.”
    • “This game is perfect for fans of Japanese music.”
    • “But as weird as it may sound for someone who usually doesn't like microtransactions in premium games: the fact you can pay a small amount of money to access a massive library of songs from across the entire series is this game's best aspect.”
    • “Looks like the song selection for the pass is going to be huge, and more than likely worth the monthly subscription.”
    • “Or fans of Japanese music.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its smooth performance and responsiveness, particularly in the intense and reactive ninja mode, which adds an engaging layer of excitement.

    • “The gameplay is super-smooth and the game itself runs very well.”
    • “The ninja mode features highly reactive gameplay and can get very intense.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The game's graphics feature engaging graphic-novel cutscenes that enhance the storytelling experience, with new chapters unlocked as players progress and rank up their taiko level.

    • “This taiko gives you some graphic-novel cutscenes, and you can unlock new chapters as you rank up your taiko level.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, with users consistently reporting smooth performance and no significant issues.

    • “The game runs great.”
    • “The game runs great.”
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