Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan DS box art

Nintendo DS · Music & Rhythm

Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2005
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperiNiS
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesOsu! Tatakae! Ouendan
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2005, Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan is a rhythm game developed by iNiS and published by Nintendo.

It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS. Among the 42 DS music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan series; on the DS you can also try Elite Beat Agents and Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2.

Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag

What playing Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan is like

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Life0208EE20 003E8000

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Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan walkthroughs & guides

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Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan FAQ

When did Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan come out on the DS?

Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.

Who made Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan?

It was developed by iNiS and published by Nintendo.

Is Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan multiplayer?

Yes. Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan supports up to 2 players.

How long does Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan take to play?

As a rhythm game, Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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