Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master!

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. GameGrin
    Mar 7, 2022
    65
    The hit drumming series’ arrival on Xbox and PC is with several caveats, as without the famous Taiko drum controller, it’s thoroughly restricted. Thanks to a fantastic tracklist, however, the numbed sensation manages to provide infectious gameplay.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. BubaMan
    Jan 28, 2022
    7
    The same fun drumming game you know and love... Just not as generous.
    Maybe the fact that it went straight to Game Pass had something to do    The same fun drumming game you know and love... Just not as generous.
    Maybe the fact that it went straight to Game Pass had something to do with that..?

    Drum n Fun (Switch): 74 songs
    Drum Session (PS4): 74 songs
    Drum Master (Xbox): 55 songs

    There's a few oddities like 'Last Christmas" and "I Want You Back" but a lot of the Pop, Namco and Vocaloid favourites are missing. The feature set and game modes seem to be identical to the others mentioned but the layout is much more like Drum n Fun. One thing I will say is that the Xbox pad seems ill fitting for this particular game - the D-pad is too low for extended play and is a little stiff. You can of course change the controls (Type 2 is my preferred anyway).    … Full Review »
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