Taiko Drum Master

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Oct 26, 2004
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. MadC.
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    SO DAMN CUTE!!
  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.
  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 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… Expand
  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.

Awards & Rankings

64
#64 Best PS2 Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

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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