Now, more than 20 years after its first inception, Taiko no Tatsujin Franchise is for you. New entry from Bandai Namco — TAiko no Tatsujin ~Rhythm Festival~ —rarely refreshing a tried and tested formula, instead focusing on offering more of the same to existing fans.
This is a mostly successful approach, but anyone wanting a more in-depth gameplay experience similar to something like Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythmic Adventure Pack Rhythm Festival might be a little lacking.
The Rhythm Festival takes place in the fictional city of Omiko and aims to be the best taiko master. Characters such as Don-chan and Kumo-kyun will be by your side. Within Omiko City are his five key areas that serve as different game modes for the game. The main “Raimei Shrine”, which features the franchise classic “Taiko Mode,” lets you play 76 songs in any order.
The available songs are grouped into different categories such as game music, anime music, and classics. There are all sorts of offers, regardless of personal taste, such as music from. Super mario bros., Frozen II, Pirates of the Caribbean, one piece, and classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Each track can be played in one of his four difficulty settings, from ‘Easy’ to ‘Extreme’. They say it takes cat-like reflexes to beat the highest difficulty, trust us.
Of course, 76 songs is a lot and certainly not something you can sniff at, but Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is looking to expand its franchise by introducing a new in-game subscription service called Taiko Music Pass. It stands apart from previous entries in . With this season pass model, he also has over 500 songs shoved into the mix, giving you a ton of content if you’re willing to put the moolah you want.
At the time of this writing, the Taiko Music Pass isn’t actually available yet, so I can’t say for sure if it’s worth the money to include it, but judging by the preview list available in-game. Then at least the strong variety is available if you choose to subscribe. Otherwise, the game offers additional DLC packs if you’re looking for specific song packs such as: Studio Ghibli pack, Hatsune Miku pack, and Dragon Ball pack.
As for the gameplay itself, it remains as powerful and accessible as ever. When you choose the button control method, two different musical beats named “Don” and “Ka” are mapped to “A”, “B”, “X” and “Y”. You can play with one Joy-Con if you prefer, but I’ve found that alternating between the two makes for a more intuitive experience, especially when you ramp up the difficulty.
Alternatively, you can use motion controls. all right Most of the time, but in the end, it proves to be slightly unreliable when you’re trying to nail down some more fast-paced tunes. works best if there is no problem with No By the way, this is OK). Ultimately, if you’re looking for the most authentic method of control available, the drum accessory is for you, but be aware that the Rhythm Festival bundle containing the drums themselves won’t be available for a few more weeks at the time of release. please give me. write in.
Apart from the main “Taiko Mode”, Rhythm Festival offers slight variations to the standard gameplay in Taiko Land party games. It is divided into two options. In the former, you and up to one additional player participate in missions to earn rewards. It usually consists of playing against a CPU opponent and distracting them by hitting certain notes. The latter rock band In Formula, you and up to three additional players play specific roles within the band, such as backing vocals or guitar. Each corresponding rhythm must be followed to continue the song.
Finally, there are plenty of customization options available, including Don-chan costumes (like the rather charming Mario outfit), name tags, and online greetings.[マイ ルーム]Options included, but it’s honestly a shame this didn’t extend beyond the set of text-based options.like, no actual There is room for dressing up and procrastinating. Still, with so much to unlock, there’s plenty of incentive to stick with the game for the long haul whether you’re into the subscription model or not.
Ultimately, Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is pretty much the same, albeit with a ton of songs locked behind the subscription service. Taiko Land’s party games are varied and offer fun multiplayer sessions. Online mode is very thrilling when you play against someone with similar skills. However, if you’re new to the series, we recommend choosing the more comprehensive package available in Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure His Pack.
Conclusion
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is another solid entry in the franchise, but it’s also a very safe one. The core gameplay is still a lot of fun and might be good enough for some players. For others, the apparent lack of modes on offer can make it a pretty short-lived experience, especially if you’re not looking to dive into the Taiko Music Pass subscription service. With a huge amount of songs available from Rhythm Festival, it’s a no-brainer for fans of the series. You know what you’re into and we think you’ll love it.
