Taiko no Tatsujin DS

Infobox VG| title = Taiko no Tatsujin DS


developer = Namco
publisher = Nintendo
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genre = Music
modes = Single player, multiplayer
ratings = CERO: All Ages
platforms = Nintendo DS
media = 256Mbit Game Card
requirements =
input = Touch screen, D-Pad, buttons

nihongo|"Taiko no Tatsujin DS"|太鼓の達人ＤＳ　タッチでドコドン！|Taiko no Tatsujin DS Touch de Dokodon|lit. "Taiko Drum Master DS Touch and Play!" is a rhythm video game developed by Namco and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console in 2007, and it was released only in Japan. Like other "Taiko" games, the player plays the notes of a chosen song's drum part as they are displayed on the screen. The taiko drums can be played using the touch screen or the buttons.

Like the PlayStation Portable versions, "Taiko no Tatsujin DS Touch de Dokodon" has the ability to engage in 4 player wireless multiplayer. Users can also dress up and add decoration to the cartoon taiko characters.

Track listing

The following songs are included.

J-pop

*さくらんぼ (Sakuranbo)
*気分上々↑↑ (Kibun Joujou↑↑)
*夏祭り (Natsu Matsuri)
*決意の朝に (Ketsui no Asa ni)
*WON'T BE LONG!
*マタアイマショウ (Mata Aimashou)
*DANCE2 feat.ソイソース (Pocky Chocolate Commercial Song - DANCE2 feat.Soysauce)

Anime

*Touch
*Together ( Japanese Opening)
*Jūken Sentai Gekiranger
*Yes! PreCure 5 Smile GoGo!
*Doraemon no Uta
*Detective Conan Main Theme
*Anpanman

Classical

*Symphony No. 7 (Beethoven)
*William Tell Overture (Rossini)
*Orpheus in the Underworld (Offenbach) (aka the can-can song)
*Flight of the Bumblebee (Rimsky-Korsakov)
*Classic medley (Wedding compilation)
*Fantaisie-Impromptu (Chopin) (Unlockable)

Video game music

*"Super Mario Bros." medley
*"Go my way" ("The Idolm@ster")
*Namco medley, including music from "Mappy" and "Battle City"

Namco original

*キミにタッチ！
*もじぴったんメドレー
*KAGEKIYO
*風雲！バチお先生
*黒船来航 (unlockable)
*太鼓乱舞　炎の卷 (unlockable)
*太鼓乱舞　風の卷 (unlockable)
*太鼓乱舞　水の卷 (unlockable)
*てんぢく２０００ (unlockable)

Variety

*たらこ・たらこ・たらこ (Tarako Tarako Tarako)

Traditional

*もりのくまさん (Mori no O-Kumasan) (A Bear in the Forest)
*いぬのおまわりさん (Inu no O-mawarisan) (Dog Policeman)

Multiplayer

Up to 4 people can play together using link play or download play. Special items are available in multiplayer mode. Attack items include water ballons, takoyaki, bombs and music jammer. Other items include autoplay and score multipliers.

Other modes

There is also a daily training mode. If the player succeeds, their rank will be raised. If they fail badly, their rank will be lowered.

Occasionally, challenges will be issued to the player. If the player succeeds in completing the challenge, additional decorating items will be unlocked.

Bonus

*The game includes two free styli to be used as drumsticks.

External links

* [http://namco-ch.net/taiko_nds/index.php Official site]
* [http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~gleesft/taiko/kouryaku/cs/ds1.html?2 Song list]
*YouTube|2Q9W1vSo4Jk|Gameplay video and interview