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Taiko Drum Master PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Oct 26, 2004
User Score
9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5

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  1. MadC.
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    SO DAMN CUTE!!
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  2. Becky
    Jan 4, 2005
    10
    I love this game, I played it while living in Japan and was so excited to see it here in the U.S. on PS2! I highly recommend it, my 4 and 6 year old girls love it as well. Problem is the game only comes with one drum and they don't sell the drum seperately at this time.
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  3. AngelaS.
    May 31, 2005
    9
    As a drummer I was excited for the release of Donkey Konga, however, as a PS2 (exclusive, for lack of funds) owner, I was even more excited when I heard rumor of Taiko Drum Master. I bought the game on the same day that my friend bought it. So, my first day playing was mostly spent in duet mode. Like in Donkey Konga, you are either pleasantly surprised by the fact that the players notes differ, or you are scarred to death by the fact that "you don't get it" on the first try. This was enough to make me a bit off every once in a while… but not much of a problem. My one big concern was that both players had to be on the same level of difficulty. This wouldn’t normally be as big of a problem, but when you’re playing against a beat game fanatic, who only wants to unlock and play oni mode, it gets to be frustrating. So, for the most part, it isn’t a big deal, as long as you play with someone at your level or, at least, willing to switch off between difficulties. The amount of songs there were was a little disappointing, but I soon got over it once I remembered that there were only a few more songs in Donkey Konga, and the original DDR Mix also had very little selection for songs as well. The choices were fun, and mostly unique. The Namco Originals are probably going to be the fan favorites, although I didn’t mind seeing most of the rock songs or even *gasp* the pop songs. I must admit that Material Girl and Love Shack should have had different vocalists, that is, if they really wanted them to sound like the original artists. But with the case of Lady Marmalade, I was happy to report that the new vocalist is, in my opinion, a much more talented singer then Christina Aguilera. Overall, it’s very addictive, and if you’ve even taken the time to read this whole review, it is most likely the kind of game you will enjoy. As a fan of beat games already, you will definitely want to add this to your collection of Konami and Namco games.… Expand
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  4. AndrewL.
    Nov 16, 2004
    8
    The most fun I've had since Tetris. One point deduction for not teaching the "hard" rhythms. They're so fast, it's very difficult to pick them up. One point deduction for the controller being loud. Can't play this game if someone is trying to sleep in the next room.
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Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. games(TM)
    80
    It's doubtful that anyone is hard-hearted enough to not instantly fall in love with the cylindrical, part-watermelon drum dog that acts as your host, and his equally bizarre pals all do a superb job of dancing around in a distracting manner as you attempt to pump out an amazingly complex drum solo. [Oct 2004, p.111]
  2. Worth Playing
    80
    It even plays a lot better than "Donkey Konga."
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  3. PGNx Media
    83
    The drum is big, (sort-of) bulky and very loud, but it is pretty enjoyable and does register your strokes well.
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