Rhythm Heaven

 DS
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
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  1. GameDaily
    70
    Ultimately, its poor music and one note gameplay mar the experience, but players in search of something off the wall will probably dig Rhythm Heaven's imaginative design.
  2. Gamer.nl
    70
    Rhythm Paradise is fun to play. Even though the game has no groundbreaking gameplay elements and has it share of flaws. Furthermore Rhythm Paradise distinguish itself through a unique style of audio and visual and it's rhythmic gameplay. Add a low price tag and you've got yourself a interesting videogame.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    70
    Unconventional collection of music minigames comes from Japan and urges all players to find rhythm within themselves. Bizarre, but a funny and creative game. [May 2009]
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  5. GamingTrend
    69
    It has an unmistakable charm, and it could have been a great game. As it is, it's hard to recommend to anyone except for hardcore rhythm game fans.
  6. Modojo
    60
    Additional mini games and rewards would've made Rhythm Heaven live up to its name. As it stands, however, it's a quirky, entertaining romp that deserves at least one playthrough.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    60
    A slightly disappointing sequel, but still an addictively bizarre musical mini-game collection.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 99
  3. Negative: 6 out of 99
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. ExpEchoX5
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    I bought this as an impulse buy when I saw it sold cheaply, but I was mostly disappointed by this game. The graphics and sound are okay, butI bought this as an impulse buy when I saw it sold cheaply, but I was mostly disappointed by this game. The graphics and sound are okay, but the frustrating game-play and the restrictive game setup is the main reasons for my low score. Not only is the game too hard, but it doesnâ… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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