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Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon!
太鼓达人DS
Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Touch de Dokodon!, developed by Namco and released in 2008, is a rhythm game designed for the Nintendo DS. Players use the stylus to tap on-screen prompts in time with music, simulating drumming on a taiko. The game features multiple difficulty levels and a diverse song library spanning different genres. Each song presents patterns that players must follow precisely, requiring both timing and reflexive hand movements. The touch screen controls allow for direct interaction, making the stylus-based gameplay responsive and intuitive. The game includes progression through increasingly challenging levels and unlockable content as players complete songs. With its single-player focus, the game leverages the DS's unique touch interface to deliver a music-based gameplay experience centered on rhythm accuracy and musical timing.
- Platform
- NDS
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (56)
- Last updated
Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! Controls — NDS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! on our in-browser NDS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Touch-screen input on Nintendo DS games uses the mouse on desktop or finger tap on mobile. The default thumbstick mapping is the same as the D-Pad on Lite/DSi titles.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! on NDS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon!" NDS longplay
Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! Cheat Codes
6 community-curated cheats for Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon!. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Max out taiko ranking on your name
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Unlocks all mail
94000136+FFFE0000+222AC983+00000080+D5000000+03020100+C0000000+0000001F+D6000000+022AC984+D4000000+04040404+D2000000+00000000+D0000000+00000000 -
Completes all mail challenges
94000136+FFFE0000+222AC983+00000080+D5000000+83828180+C0000000+0000001F+D6000000+022AC984+D4000000+04040404+D2000000+00000000+D0000000+00000000 -
Autoplay
222AFF57+00000001 -
All avatars trophy
94000136+FFFE0000+022AF174+FFFFFFFF+022AF178+FFFFFFFF+022AF17C+FFFFFFFF+122AF180+0000FFFF+222AF182+0000000F+D0000000+00000000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! support?
Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! is a single-player Puzzle game for the NDS.
What type of game is Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon!?
Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! is a Puzzle game for the NDS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! in the browser?
No. Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! streams from a public archive into a browser-side NDS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon!?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NDS cartridge supported.
Does Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NDS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon! this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon!. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
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