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Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a drum-based rhythm game featuring songs from genres such as Anime and VOCALOID™, and also a variety of game modes! Have fun playing solo or online!

Global score

85/100

Genres

Casual, Music

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    Pros

    • Smooth and responsive gameplay
    • Large song library with subscription
    • Multiple game modes including multiplayer
    • Good training and progression systems
    • Strong community and customization options

    Cons

    • High initial price and ongoing subscription
    • Limited base game song selection
    • Online multiplayer population low
    • Some ui and menu navigation issues
    • Subscription model controversial

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have full control over song choice, difficulty, key modes, and extensive customization options, allowing personal freedom in gameplay."

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    • Competence

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      "High skill ceiling with challenging rhythm gameplay and rewarding improvement."

      Capsule for Trombone Champ Trombone Champ

      "High skill ceiling with challenging rhythm gameplay; training mode helps players improve; feedback on performance is clear."

    • Competition

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      "Includes multiplayer modes with ranked matchmaking and leaderboards, but multiplayer is reported as mostly dead, limiting competitive engagement."

      Capsule for CastleStorm CastleStorm

      "Includes online multiplayer and ranked modes, though ranked is reported as mostly dead; some players enjoy competing with others."

    • Continuation

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      "Many players report long play sessions, habitual play, and addiction to the game, with frequent updates encouraging ongoing engagement."

      Capsule for Citywars Tower Defense Citywars Tower Defense

      "Players report long sessions, addiction, and habitual play; subscription model encourages ongoing engagement."

    • Cooperation

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      "Game features local co-op multiplayer modes allowing teamwork, though many players focus on solo play."

      Capsule for Super Bit Blaster XL Super Bit Blaster XL

      "Local and online multiplayer modes exist including co-op and party modes; some modes require teamwork."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players create and customize decks, party builds, and tactical approaches with equipment and character choices."

      Capsule for Banners of Ruin Banners of Ruin

      "Customization of characters, outfits, and instruments; players can build toy decks in party modes."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

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      "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of power imposition or trash talk; multiplayer is limited or absent."

      Capsule for DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a fun workout and immersive rhythm experience, often as a stress relief and distraction from real life."

      Capsule for Beat Saber Beat Saber

      "Players use the game for stress relief, distraction, and immersive rhythm experience; described as fun and mood-lifting."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and love for the series; no indications of obligation or pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and love for the series; no reports of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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      "Players try different songs, difficulties, visual styles, and mods, exploring new content and gameplay variations."

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      "Players explore different songs, difficulties, game modes, and control setups; modding community adds variety."

    • Exploration

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      "Players explore new songs, challenges, and modes; some discovery in unlocking characters and equipment."

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      "Players discover new songs and unlockables; some exploration of story and modes, but mostly familiar rhythm game environments."

    • Expression

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      "Character customization and cosmetic unlocks allow for some self-expression."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Cartoonish, exaggerated characters and gameplay provide a light fantasy experience rather than strict realism."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Community play and multiplayer modes foster social connection; some players emphasize playing with friends."

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      "Community and multiplayer modes foster social connection; some players enjoy playing with friends and online groups."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop rhythm skills, combat mastery, and unlock new abilities, reflecting learning and personal development."

      Capsule for Hi-Fi RUSH Hi-Fi RUSH

      "Training mode and skill progression encourage learning and personal development in rhythm skills."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -2

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with some physical tension from survival challenges; no exercise or rehab elements."

      Capsule for Duskfont Duskfont

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay; some physical activity if using drum controllers but no emphasis on exercise or rehab."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and timing; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Death Coming/死神来了 Death Coming/死神来了

      "Requires focused attention and timing; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      "Some social interaction in multiplayer and co-op, but limited close emotional connections."

      Capsule for Age of Mythology: Retold Age of Mythology: Retold

      "Some social interaction in multiplayer and local co-op; limited evidence of close emotional connections."

    • Leadership

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      -2

      "No strong leadership roles; multiplayer is cooperative and balanced without authoritative control."

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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players accumulate scores, unlock DLC, and improve skills; custom songs add to content progression."

      Capsule for Synth Riders Synth Riders

      "Players unlock songs, costumes, and levels; subscription and DLC add to progression and content accumulation."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Players experience flow and catharsis through rhythmic movement and immersive music, though some find higher difficulties intense."

      Capsule for Audio Trip Audio Trip

      "Players experience flow and catharsis through rhythm gameplay; some tension in harder songs but overall enjoyable."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Distinctive visuals, energetic drum and bass soundtrack, and satisfying sound design provide strong sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for STRAFTAT STRAFTAT

      "Vibrant visuals, rhythmic audio feedback, and satisfying drum hits provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Online ranked modes and unlockables offer some social recognition and status among players."

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      "Online multiplayer and ranked modes offer some social recognition; cosmetic unlocks contribute to visibility."

    • Story

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      1

      "Minimal narrative elements; focus is on gameplay and music rather than story immersion."

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    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Requires timing and planning to succeed in rhythm challenges."

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      "Requires planning and timing for complex rhythms; some strategic elements in party modes and toy deck building."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Players experience suspense and excitement from challenging songs and high combo attempts."

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      "Players enjoy suspense and excitement from challenging songs and achieving combos; some tension and relief cycles."

    • Value

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      "Many users feel the base game is overpriced and DLC/subscription model reduces perceived value."

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    • Violence

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      "Gameplay focuses on constructive drumming and rhythm rather than combat or destruction."

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026