Rhythm Heaven

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Rhythm Paradise") Rhythm Heaven is a simple and infectious rhythm game that anyone can play. If you can tap your finger in time to music, you'll get the hang of Rhythm Heaven in no time. Players hold the Nintendo DS system sideways like a book and tap their stylus on the(Also known as "Rhythm Paradise") Rhythm Heaven is a simple and infectious rhythm game that anyone can play. If you can tap your finger in time to music, you'll get the hang of Rhythm Heaven in no time. Players hold the Nintendo DS system sideways like a book and tap their stylus on the touch screen to the rhythm of the music. Players tap, slide or flick the stylus to hit the right beat. Rhythm Heaven features catchy tunes, charming characters and a wide variety of rhythm games. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. Giant Bomb
    100
    Rhythm Heaven is a great addition to the DS library that's definitely worth checking out if you've ever liked a WarioWare game.
  2. Play Magazine
    90
    A ridiculous amount of fun packed into a tiny DS cartridge, Rhythm Heaven's only real flaw is a bit of jet lag from its trip across the ocean.
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  3. Destructoid
    90
    These musical minigames are ones that will make you laugh, challenge your sense of timing and reflex, and keep you coming back again and again. You'll fall in love.
  4. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    82
    Like seeing a fantastic movie that only lasts 75 minutes. It's great but over all too quickly.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    80
    Funky, fresh and funny, Rhythm Heaven Gold transcends the language barrier with its instinctive gameplay and hilarious scenarios.
  6. Nintendo Gamer
    79
    Brilliantly odd music game made slightly less good by the replacement of four of the best tracks. not fair! [July 2009, p.75]
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  7. Metro GameCentral
    60
    A slightly disappointing sequel, but still an addictively bizarre musical mini-game collection.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32
  1. Faxmashine
    Aug 25, 2011
    10
    This game is so memorable. I just HAVE to play it whenever I get my DS to play some old games. Rhythm Heaven is already making me feelThis game is so memorable. I just HAVE to play it whenever I get my DS to play some old games. Rhythm Heaven is already making me feel nostalgic! Great music, simple gameplay, and there is simply no way to get this game out of your head.

    Play it.    … Expand
  2. HoganV
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    Rhythm heaven is an addictive rhythm game that is weird. But weird is good sometimes. It is frustratingly hard, but sometimes difficult gamesRhythm heaven is an addictive rhythm game that is weird. But weird is good sometimes. It is frustratingly hard, but sometimes difficult games are very fun. (Dark Souls, anyone?) I had lots of fun playing this. The maximum price i would pay for this game is $45. The soundtrack is fun and original, and Remix 10 is awesome. But i am a huge fan of music, and i play piano, so your opinion might be different.… Expand
  4. Ryco141
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Oh boy, this game is nostalgic for me. I only recently found my old DS and saw that rhythm heaven cartridge was in it and decided to play it.Oh boy, this game is nostalgic for me. I only recently found my old DS and saw that rhythm heaven cartridge was in it and decided to play it. I have played it so much recently that I have 100% it. Thanks childhood.… Expand
  5. Galjundi7
    Jun 3, 2011
    9
    Me cago en tu puta madre
    It's addictive! Your rhythm significantly improves. But I think it's better the GBA version. Within a 0-to-10    Me cago en tu puta madre
    It's addictive! Your rhythm significantly improves. But I think it's better the GBA version. Within a 0-to-10 ranking, I would punctuate this video game with a 9'0 The game-play is very innovative.    … Expand
  6. D4C
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    While sometimes being frustrating because of quick taps or quick flicks not registering (I'm looking at you Rhythm Rally 2 and Mo-ai Doo-WopWhile sometimes being frustrating because of quick taps or quick flicks not registering (I'm looking at you Rhythm Rally 2 and Mo-ai Doo-Wop 2!), Rhythm Heaven is a very fun and wacky rhythm game that you'll find most of the songs being stuck in your head.… Expand
  7. ThisMustBeHalo
    Jan 4, 2014
    8
    It's actually a really fun and unique game, but it's not really one for people who either don't play an instrument, or listen to a ton ofIt's actually a really fun and unique game, but it's not really one for people who either don't play an instrument, or listen to a ton of music(Luckily, I'm the former). However, if you do happen to be either one of those people, Rhythm Heaven deserves at least one playthrough. If you do decide to get it, prepare for a bit of rage on the Remix levels.
    Gameplay +6
    Uniqueness +1
    Soundtrack +1
    Rather small audience -1
    Difficulty spikes(Remix 8) -1    … Expand
  8. TwilightVomit
    May 18, 2017
    0
    This is not enjoyable at all. There's no visual way to track the beat meaning you have to play the anoying sound on full volume and carfullyThis is not enjoyable at all. There's no visual way to track the beat meaning you have to play the anoying sound on full volume and carfully listen to everything, and the sound's pretty annoying. Tapping feels unresponsive on a lot of the minigames and nearly all of them have lame themes.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best DS Game of 2009
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#9 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
57
#57 Most Shared DS Game of 2009