First Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version! details and screenshots

Bandai Namco shared the first official details and screenshots for Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version! today. Songs from Pokemon, Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, and more are in the game.

Here’s the full roundup on Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version!, courtesy of Gematsu:

Swing the Joy-Cons Like Drumsticks

– “Furifuri Performance” control method included
– Here you swing the Joy-Con like drumsticks to enjoy a Taiko Drum Master experience just like you were at the arcade
– The “Don” note is hit with a straight downward swing of the Joy-Con
– The “Kat” note is hit with a diagonal downward swing
– HD Rumble is supported
– TV mode, table mode, and handheld mode supported
– Up to four Switch units can connect and play performances together in local multiplayer
– “Button Performance” and “Touch Performance” are also being prepared
– Swing the Joy-Cons with good timing when the notes overlap

Performance Characters that Possess Various Performance Skills

– Performance characters are new to this game
– Before starting a performance, you can select a performance character
– Each characters has different performance skills

Master Drumsticks

– If you select the Master Drumsticks character, there will be no distinction between “Don” and “Kat” notes allowing you to simply swing the Joy-Cons to match the rhythm

Lantern Eel

– If you select the Lantern Eel character, you can barrage the drums to get a high score

Song List: Part 1 Revealed (over 70 in total)

Party Games You Can Play with Everyone

– Game has party games you can play with everyone
– More details later, bunch a couple of screenshots have been released