Taiko no Tatsujin

Japanese release of the tub thumping American version which is best played with the Taiko Controller: hit in certain parts in tune to the on screen action. Wide spectrum of songs from Ridge Racer to Beethoven via Walking on Sunshine and Killer Queen. Three mini games too: a watermelon eating contest, a firework festival and a dog escape to a helicopter. Undeniably bizarre with smiling squids, dancing dogs and samurai turtles; but when it brings a Japanese festival into your home it can't be bad. Also known by its Japanese name Taiko no Tatsujin.