Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!

Nintendo DS · RPG / Music & Rhythm

Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreRPG, Music & Rhythm
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesTaiko no Tatsujin
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Namco, Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2010 as a role-playing game. It blends RPG and music & rhythm elements.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden.

It is part of the Taiko no Tatsujin series; on the DS you can also try Metcha! Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Nanatsu no Shima no Daibouken. Namco also made Pac 'n Roll, Pac-Pix and Trioncube for the DS.

Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

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Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! FAQ

When did Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! come out on the DS?

Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

Who made Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!?

It was developed by Namco.

Is Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! multiplayer?

Yes. Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! supports up to 2 players.

How long does Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! take to play?

As a role-playing game, Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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