Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

September 21, 2022

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Join DON-chan and your guide, Kumo-kyun on a journey to becoming a Taiko master. With new songs and modes, your rhythmic adventure awaits! New Modes - Have fun with up to 4 players in Great Drum Toy War and DON-chan Band. New and Classic Songs - With up to 76 …

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Aaron Price WayTooManyGames Sep 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is another welcome addition to the drum hero series. With so many different styles of songs to pick from, and not just having to play song after song with no variety, it’s one of the …"

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Alan Murilo Pereira Duque Nintendo Blast Sep 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

35.0

"aiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival continues the saga of expanding the Taiko no Tatsujin franchise to the West with charisma and quality. This Switch-exclusive adventure is one of the best in the saga to date thanks to a varied repertoire, …"

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Alecsander Oliveira GameBlast Sep 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

45.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is the perfect introduction to those who wish to adventure through the unique world of Japanese drums. With a robust music selection in the base game that already means a lot of fun — and …"

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Angelus Victor Final Weapon Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a great game, and I would argue that this is the best entry point for beginners to the Taiko games. Perhaps the only thing that prevents it from being a perfect title for everyone …"

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Bianca Fonseca NintendoBoy Sep 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"With so many control, training and customization options, it&s;s an almost perfect package, with the only shortcomings being the distribution of music genres and the decision to not include at least the tracks already present in the previous game on …"

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Casey Scheld Gamers Heroes Sep 2022
80.0 /100

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival features a killer setlist, a great difficulty curve, and a splash of flash. While the subscription-based Taiko Music Pass is a questionable addition, this title is well worth a drum solo (or quartet)."

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

38.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a very good game with a solid PC port. The base mechanics are classic, and they still work well, just like they did before. The song list is meaty enough, but the presence of …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival has a massive song list with multiple modes and addicting yet simple gameplay. The DLC and subscription service adds an incredible amount to that list, but does make me worry for the future of the …"

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Fabrice Henz GAMES.CH Sep 2022
86.0 /100

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a fantastic rhythm game that is now available on all platforms. It offers a nice selection of songs in different genres, feels great when played and is very colorful and weird. Using a virtual …"

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Genghis Husameddin DayOne Sep 2022
89.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival keeps to its core tenants by offering a simple yet fun rhythm game for all to enjoy. This is the ultimate package, so to speak, and I can easily recommend it to just about everyone."

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Jason Hidalgo Reno Gazette-Journal Sep 2022
85.0 /100

"Don-chan and the gang are back with another thumping exercise in musicology with Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival. The versus toy mode and the co-op DON-Chan band mode are nice additions to the standard arcade experience that taiko fans know …"

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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Sep 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"Fans of previous games and Japanese music, including the dozens of anime themes available here, will find a charming and compelling package in DON-chan&s;s latest outing. Others might not appreciate the lack of variety in the basic library, which seems …"

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Justin Wood CGMagazine Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival has potential, but with it&s;s overwhelming animations and pricey day-one DLCs, it&s;s hard to recommend to anyone looking to get into the series."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Sep 2022
70.0 /100

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is another solid entry into this bizarre but lovable drumming rhythm game. The 70 songs included within the game offer plenty of variety, but it’s a shame some of the best tracks are locked behind …"

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Kirstin Swalley Hardcore Gamer Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"Taiko is not only an enjoyable rhythm title, but easily one of the best and most well-put together ever created."

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Mary Billington Video Chums Sep 2022
82.0 /100

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is yet another colourful and adorable rhythm game in an excellent series. Its Great Drum Toy War mode helps shake things up and the online and local multiplayer components are genuinely a great deal of …"

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Matheus Megazao Game Lodge Sep 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"Rhythm Festival is easily the most complete and accessible game in the series. Its insane amount of content ensures that it will have a long life, and its monetization options - with the exception of the initial price - aren&s;t …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

20.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a solid new entry in Bandai Namco&s;s rhythm game franchise, offering a roster of fresh music to enjoy, some creative new game modes, and more unlockables to have fun collecting. The game doesn&s;t offer …"

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Nicolò Bicego Spaziogames Sep 2022
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Despite it could have had more free songs (you have to pay a subscription to unlock the game&s;s full potential), Rhythm Festival still manages to be enjoyable and extremely fun."

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is another solid entry in the franchise, but it&s;s also a very safe one. The core gameplay is still a lot of fun and that might well be enough for some players. For others, the …"

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Rafał Gubała GameOnly Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"The creators have captured the atmosphere and the nuances of Japan culture as well as possible. Even the voices we hear when choosing almost anything in the game, are typically Japanese - sweet and amusing. In the case of such …"

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Sammy Hanson MKAU Gaming Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"The Taiko no Tatsujin series offers hours of pure taiko drumming fun. The latest game is a great entry point for newcomers, with the Improvement Support mode helping them practice every available song and get them on track to becoming …"

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Shaun Cichacki Attack of the Fanboy Sep 2022
90.0 /100

"If you&s;ve never experienced the Taiko no Tatsujin franchise, this is going to be the perfect entry point for players. With the new Taiko Music Pass, you&s;ll have access to more music than ever before, and with its abundant customization …"

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Silvia Mannu Uagna Sep 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin has always been a fun rhythm game. The new Rhythm Festival series is the best entry point for beginners who want to learn more about Bandai Namco&s;s music game, but there are still some concerns about the …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival finally arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S without losing any of its charm that made it a great title on the Nintendo Switch. With a splendid tracklist and consistently fun gameplay, Bandai Namco’s production …"

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Thi Chao COGconnected Sep 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Rhythm games aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re looking to get into one, look no further. Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a wonderful entry game and if you get it bundled with the drum controller, there’ll be …"

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Trevor Gould Pure Nintendo Sep 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

35.0

"While those more familiar with the series might have some gripes, Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival was an excellent introduction for me. No worries about being overly skilled at these types of games; you&s;ll have a good time, especially if …"

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Wojciech Gruszczyk PPE.pl Sep 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

60.0

"Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival provides great fun. The number of songs in the base does not impress, however, even so you will find some addictive songs.... and then you can soak in for weeks on end."

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