8.5 out of 10

Rhythm Heaven

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User Score (103)

8.7
Expert Score (56)

7.8
Value for money (3)

9.4
Gameplay (17)

7.9
Graphics (18)

7.3
Sound (18)

8.2
Control (4)

8.5
Addiction (2)

9.1
Lifespan (2)

7.7
Funfactor (2)

5.0

Freak Rank

58 of 1957 in Nintendo DS Games

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Pros & Cons

topnotch sound, gameplay, music, game, original

controls don't always register

Score Distribution

Experts:

9-10		(14)
7-8		(36)
5-6		(5)
3-4		(0)
1-2		(1)

Users:

9-10		(58)
7-8		(33)
5-6		(8)
3-4		(1)
1-2		(3)

Expert Reviews

Hooked Gamers

7.4/10

30 November 2008
Mini Ninjas is a surprisingly smooth game, considering the quality of its graphics. The game’s engine is versatile and will churn out some impressive pictures. Read more
- Fast action and creative mini-games will keep gameplay fresh.
- The poorly implemented auto camera will get on your nerves.
GamingTrend

6.9/10

10 December 2011
Rhythm Heaven carries an impressive pedigree. It's part of a multi-million selling Japanese franchise developed by Nintendo R&D 1 - the same folks responsible for classics such as Kid Icarus … Read more
- Very unique style, Good music
- Very unique style, Good music
Fragland

8.6/10

17 April 2009
is charming, funny, immersive, original, musical and... difficult! If your inner rythm structures aren't good enough to follow the beats of f.i. Read more
- Very original, Good music and graphics, Lots of variation, Very charming
- Sometimes too difficult, Not always clear what you need to do
Modojo

6.0/10

17 April 2009
For whatever reason, Nintendo didn't bring Rhythm Tengoku to the U.S. When the Game Boy Advance title arrived in Japan a few years ago, it was a colossal hit, as players got into its rhythmic mini games. Read more
- Fifty imaginative mini-games, delightful graphics, most of the in-game tunes are worth a listen.
- Some of the mini-games and tunes are average at best, some medals are incredibly hard to get.
ablegamers.com

4.8/10

13 October 2009
Rhythm Heaven is a rhythm game published and developed by Nintendo and released for the DS. Called Rhythm Tengoku Gold in Japan, it is a sequel to the 2006 Japan-only Game Boy Advance title, Rhythm Tengoku. Read more
NZGamer.com

7.0/10

9 June 2009
Maybe all you know about Rhythm Heaven is that Beyonce is on TV promoting it. I would be no more likely to buy Wii Fit because of Olivia Newton-John, so Read more
Game Boyz

8.0/10

3 May 2009
When Rhythm Heaven arrived on my office desk I honestly did not know what I was getting into to. I had seen snippets of information via previews, and heard some rumblings amongst other reviewers, but it was not until I... Read more
VGChartz

8.9/10

29 April 2009
Does Nintendo's latest music game live up to its name? Nintendo never misses an opportunity to illustrate their understanding of the word ‘ironic.’ Several months ago the celebrated developer released WiiMusic, a music... Read more
Cheat Code Central

8.8/10

16 April 2009
Even though many people have questioned Nintendo's efforts to appease their core audience this generation, Rhythm Heaven proves that they are still capable of giving so-called hardcore fans a gaming experience worth Read more
WorthPlaying

8.2/10

13 April 2009
Rhythm Heaven puts the music in your hands and some rhythm in your life. Let the music move you as you tap and slide your stylus on the touch screen, as natural as tapping your finger to music, to the beat of more than 50... Read more