Rhythm Heaven

 DS
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
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  1. 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, 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
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 2, 2023
    5
    AKA Rhythm Paradise, this is a Simon Says-style music game reminiscent of the Guitar Hero games and their ilk. Mildly amusing in small doses but like all of these types of games, it's very repetitive by nature.

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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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
  1. Impulsegamer
    89
    Although the game is reminiscent of WarioWare in terms of playability and content, Rhythm Heaven’s simplicity is the key to success and without trying to be too clever, Nintendo have once again redefined enjoyable gaming for the masses.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    87
    Rhythm Paradise has quirky sense of style, catchy tunes and it pushes you to try harder to master the minigames. Sometimes it’s hard to know what you are doing wrong though. [June 2009]
  3. NZGamer
    80
    It's definitely worth a look if you're the type who keeps their DS for long plane, train or automobile journeys, and I've no doubt that Beyonce's relaxed endorsement of the product will see it enjoy some success.
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