Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that its rhythmic drum game, TAIKO: Drum Master, has gone gold and will ship to North American retail outlets at the end of October. Developed by Namco Limited in Japan, TAIKO: Drum Master will be available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.
TAIKO: Drum Master invites players to learn the art of the Japanese drum – the taiko – through the use of a miniature TAIKO Controller which attaches to a PlayStation2 console. Players earn points to clear stages by correctly tapping to the rhythm of a selected song on the surface and edge of the Taiko Controller. With amusing graphics and well-orchestrated music, TAIKO: Drum Master allows players to perfect their drumming skills alone or go head-to-head in two-player mode.
TAIKO: Drum Master offers more than 30 songs in its catalog, including well-known hits from today’s current chart-toppers and yesterday’s favorites. The game also incorporates a variety of orchestral classics and original music from the Namco library of video games. With its diverse offering of music and variety of game play skill levels, TAIKO: Drum Master delivers a unique experience filled with flexibility and fun for players of all ages.
For more information on TAIKO: Drum Master and its complete song list, please visit www.namco.com.
