Taiko no Tatsujin DS DS box art

Nintendo DS · Music & Rhythm

Taiko no Tatsujin DS

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperBandai Namco Entertainment
PublisherNamco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Taiko no Tatsujin DS is a rhythm game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment and published by Namco.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 42 DS music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

Bandai Namco Entertainment also made Digimon World Championship, The Idolmaster Dearly Stars and Digimon Story Lost Evolution for the DS.

Taiko no Tatsujin DS 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag

What playing Taiko no Tatsujin DS 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.

Taiko no Tatsujin DS gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

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Taiko no Tatsujin DS FAQ

When did Taiko no Tatsujin DS come out on the DS?

Taiko no Tatsujin DS was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Taiko no Tatsujin DS?

It was developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment and published by Namco.

Is Taiko no Tatsujin DS multiplayer?

Yes. Taiko no Tatsujin DS supports up to 2 players.

How long does Taiko no Tatsujin DS take to play?

As a rhythm game, Taiko no Tatsujin DS 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 Taiko no Tatsujin DS 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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