Namco Bandai Taiko Drum Master w/ Drum (PS2)

This rhythm game is based on traditional Japanese taiko drumming. Fun graphics and beautiful music combine for a unique experience. Unleash your creative side on more than 30 songs.

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• Reviewed by: shrike424242

  08-15-05

  Duration of ownership: 3 Months

  Strengths: Non-DDR rhythm game, decent mix of songs

  Weaknesses:Drum has some dead spots, no apparent sequel

  Overall Evaluation: Taiko Drum Master is a drum-based rhythm game for the PS2. Unlike DDR with its dance mat, or Donkey Konga, with the bongo drums, this game uses a traditional Japanese taiko drum and two drum sticks. The drum is divided in two sides, with an area to hit on either side, as well as hits along the edge of the drum. The drum does have some dead spots along the center, though their locations can be quickly learned. The song mix has some video game themes such as Soul Calibur II and Katamari Damacy, as well as some pop song picks. There's about 30 in all, some of which are unlockable through the game. A few minigames round out the mix. Unfortunately, there's a sequel in Japan which doesn't appear to be coming to the US. With the decent assortment of songs, it's a worthwhile pick up for people who want a rhythm game on the PS2 that isn't DDR.

• Reviewed by: ssimp12626

  07-14-05

  Duration of ownership: 4 Months

  Strengths: fun for a short time

  Weaknesses:unless you hit the drums in a certain place won't register the beat

  Overall Evaluation: It's fun for a while. It's annoying that there are dead spots on the drum which won't register the drum beat which messes up your score. Limited amount of songs to choose from. Too bad there's no content download.

• Reviewed by: kulock

  07-09-05

  Duration of ownership: 2 Months

  Strengths: Addictive yet simple gameplay style, easy to pick-up and fun to watch, good song selection

  Weaknesses:Drum has a "dead" spot in the middle, it's not clear in the instructions that hitting the side of the drum means hitting the rim, not the actual side.

  Overall Evaluation: Simplistic yet great rhythm title. When I first plugged it in, not only did I play it, but my sister, and even my mom, who usually sticks to puzzle games. We had a great time, and over the next few days egged other family members into playing it a few times. It's easy to teach and understand, and you're less likely to get lost quickly as you would in a game like DDR. That's a major plus, and the song selection is quite good, with songs from Katamari Damacy, Soul Calibur II, Dragon Ball Z, and many other licensed and classical songs. Much better than most of the Donkey Konga offerings in the US. The peripheral can make this game a bit expensive, but I highly recommend it, it's really a lot of fun.

• Reviewed by: JDreborn

  07-05-05

  Duration of ownership: 2 Months

  Strengths: Its fun, 2-player, mini-games, and comes with a drum.

  Weaknesses:Drum has a deadzone in the middle, song selection is small, and probably won't be a sequel.

  Overall Evaluation: Taiko Drum Master w/Drum is a drum rhythm game for PS2. The great thing about Taiko Drum Master is that it comes with a Taiko drum controller. Gives a little more authenticity to that arcade feeling. The only major gripe is that the controller is unresponsive straight down the middle of the drum. Give the game 4 stars if you are looking for an interesting Rhythm game for your PS2.

• Reviewed by: sabin23

  07-01-05

  Duration of ownership: 4 Months

  Strengths: Fun, unique, drums are great to use, a great party game.

  Weaknesses:Not enough tracks included, blue disc (may not work in older PS2s),.

  Overall Evaluation: Taiko Drum Master is actually an old game from Japan that only recently has been released in the states. Japan already has several sequels and expansion packs while we've just begun (hopefully Namco will decide to import more music to support the drums). While at its heart it is still a rhythm game, Taiko is very unique since it gives you a drum and a pair of sticks. There are a few spots on the drum you can hit (including the rim) and I found the drums to be quite responsive. The graphics are okay but you won't be paying much attention to them since you'll be trying to keep up with the music. There's quite a nice variety of songs that should suit most people (mostly pop and a few songs from Namco games). I find that this game is quite addictive because it is so different from other rhythm based games. Plus, it's a great party game. Too bad it doesn't support 4-players like Donkey Konga. I recommend this game.

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