Nintendo DS · RPG / Music & Rhythm
Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2010 |
| Genre | RPG, Music & Rhythm |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Taiko no Tatsujin |
| Legacy | Deep 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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