Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

9/10

At first, I thought I’d have a hard time wholeheartedly recommending Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! due to its high price and simple gameplay. Playing Party Mode for hours on end changed that though. As a package, Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! is a formidable one; on your own, you can spend ages playing though all the songs on offer while also unlocking new ones, and with others by your side you can play some of the funniest minigames I’ve had the pleasure of encountering in recent years. If you have a Switch and like enjoying yourself – and let’s face it, who doesn’t? – then you need Tai...

TheSixthAxisMiguel Moran

9/10

Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun is, in all honestly, a near-perfect rhythm game. Every piece of the puzzle that makes up this game is meticulously chosen to create a wonderful experience for newbies and pros alike. Beginners will be instantly engaged by the simple two-button gameplay, while advanced players will be able to test their strength on the insane speed of higher difficulty tracks. No matter which side you fall on, there’s enough content here to keep you engaged for a long time.

Taiko no Tatsujin has a lot to offer on the Switch. For those who have played it on other consoles, there’ll be a slight difference in the tracklist, and of course, the added bonus of different Nintendo franchise avatars. It very much feels like a scaled-down version of the arcade cabinet which hasn’t lost any shine or pizazz in the port, and that is pretty incredible in itself. If you’re after a rhythm game that’s heartwarming, bold, and a hell of a lot of fun to play at parties, then you don’t have to look any further than this latest offering. This is one title that will bridge th…

Nintendo World ReportMitchell Parton

8.5/10

Polished, fun and incredibly weird at times, Taiko no Tatsujin is nothing short of a blast to play on the Switch. The translation isn’t great and the motion controls don’t quite work, but everything else here is a pure delight. The core gameplay is simple yet addicting, and the party games make this a title you can enjoy with just about anyone.

WCCFtechDave Aubrey

8/10

I'm one of those fans of Japanese games and culture that doesn't much leave the house (yes, a "weeb"). As a result, I've always seen videos of people playing Taiko no Tatsujin in Japanese arcades and felt pangs of jealousy. I do enjoy rhythm games, from Guitar Hero to Persona 4: Dancing All Night, so it always seemed goofy enough to be right up my alley, absolutely made for me. The big drums, the exaggerated swings, the chaotic songs; it's something I've just always wanted to experience. And now on Nintendo Switch, I can experience it anywhere. Pretty much.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

8/10

Since 2001, the Taiko no Tatsujin franchise has been delighting Japanese arcade goers with its fun-filled visuals and easy to learn gameplay. We haven't seen much of the series in the west but recently, the 2 latest console games have come to our shores.

Checkpoint GamingLuke Mitchell

Unscored

Taiko no Tatsujin will be more familiar to fans who have been to a Japanese arcade, where the rhythm genre is still going strong. Well suited to an arcade, the original debuted back in 2001, never seeing a release in the West… until now. With Taiko no Tatsujin: Dum ‘n’ Fun for Nintendo Switch and the simultaneous release of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session for PS4, you can now beat the drums to your heart’s delight. This review is for the Switch version.