“I got a blister on my finger!”
“Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythm Festival” is the latest installment in the 20-year music rhythm series. Known primarily to Japanese players, some titles have been localized for Nintendo Switch. Have you mastered the drums in the introduction to the series? No, I enjoy rhythm festivals.
I will admit that I felt a little overwhelmed at first. Well, I’m blown away by an E-rated music video game. I wouldn’t say that navigation is cumbersome, but it did take me some time to figure out the various menus and submenus. It was my first job.
For the middle icon (and the largest icon), I started with drum mode. Here you and an optional friend can start drumming right away. There are over 70 songs “available at launch”, and the wording suggests that the giveaways are coming soon. Or quarterly for $9.99. Individual song packs are also available for purchase. Limited selection at $4-5 a pop. Unfortunately, these aren’t compatible with previous Switch releases, but owners have other perks.The Deluxe Edition of the game lets you play for three months for just $5 more.
Music is subjective, but Rhythm Festival is diverse, with plenty of catchy tunes that appeal to a wide variety of tastes. I can effectively pull off songs that I thought wouldn’t work with drums. You can sort by different categories and genres (all color-coded for easy navigation). Some choices are anime, classics, pop, and many Namco originals. For reference, over half of Vocaloid is made up of Hatsune Miku.
There are four difficulty levels that anyone can dive right in, which is a plus. You can go online if you feel confident. I recommend starting with songs you know to help you find the rhythm. But you’ll see your combo grow as you learn and click through different songs. Mastering individual songs and getting into grooves is rewarding.
Dodoko Town is all about playing online (if you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online). However, having to flip through 18 pages of instructions is another example of how the menu feels overly complicated for what should be a very simple process. found a match. The game said they were “only slightly better”. I hit it hard. I tried this mode just to test (I much prefer local play). But if you plan to spend a lot of time online, keep your Switch subscription up to date, have fast internet, and get a lot of practice.
Taiko Land has two party games that I’ve admitted aren’t all that similar to the base game. Up to 4 friends can work together as a band, so it’s a lot of fun. Don’t worry; if you’re running out of friends, ai can complete your ensemble. How many concert fans can you get? The other, as strange as it may sound, is to compete with toys that match your style. A slightly puzzle-angled, mission-based mode that lets you beat your opponents by speeding up their notes, inserting fake notes, and doing other tricks. You can also play this mode online.
A store where you can buy hats, suits, and even mini-characters to accompany Drumworld’s quirky anthropomorphic Don-chan. Seeing Kirby hanging is pretty cool! In-game currency is an effective replay incentive, driving perfectionists to buy everything available.
In your room, you can change into costumes and see a number of trophies. Earn a lot just by trying the mode for the first time. You can also find the highly rated control settings here. Want to play with a traditional setup? Three different button layout types are available. Motion controls are also available and I’m a fan of that. As for the moveset, I found it to be A-OK, at least on low difficulty. Make sure the strap is secured around your wrist.
Taiko no Tatsujin: You also sent me drum accessories for the Rhythm Festival. This is more than motion control. Like games like Rock Band, this plastic accessory adds an extra layer of fun. If you think you’re going to invest a good deal of your time into this game, we recommend that you do so as well.
Taiko no Tatsujin ~Rhythm Festival~ There are so many goofy animations that it’s just as fun to watch as it is to play. Avoid distractions. It’s downright engaging, and the visual variety works well with the music.
Perhaps the only notable issue for me is some peculiarities regarding scoring. When I played against her wife, I realized she beat me. Still, more “good” notes, less “bad” notes, more combos, drum rolls and percentages. Admittedly, I prefer co-op, but be aware that something is wrong with the contestants.
Those familiar with the series may have some gripes, but Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival was a great introduction for me. You can have a good time, especially if you have friends in a party-type setting room.But even more solo his gamer can use the main his story and many unlockable items. , can keep you busy. Whether competitive or cooperative, this can be a lot of fun for family gatherings.
