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! Rhythm Heaven features original music in dozens of rhythm-based minigames. The music, created by legendary Japanese pop-star producer TSUNKU, is addictive and catchy. Even though the controls are simple to grasp, each minigame challenges the player’s grasp of rhythm by throwing in interesting beats and off-beats. Some mini-games involve slapping a man’s arm, flicking animals out of a garden, and zapping spaceships!
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars A Piano Teacher’s Point of View
As soon as I got this, I realized the potential of having music students enhance their rhythm skills through this game, even before they formally learn particular counting patterns in their music studies. Only, this is a uniquely FUN way of learning! I am literally demonstrating it to the families I teach to present it as something to purchase as an asset to their lessons. Of course the kids love me for that! Who’d a thought they would get a DS game because of their piano teacher?!
If you are a music student or the parent of one that struggles with keeping time or using a metronome, this game will install a solid, internal beat inside every gamer, whether they realize it is happening or not. I have passed many mini-games with my eyes closed while purely tuning into the music and the sound cues that are provided as you progress. The key to winning is in the beat! You cannot be successful at this game without “hearing” the songs assigned to each mini-game or without engaging with the music’s rhythm.
The other thing I find myself doing with the taps and flicks is that I am actually “playing” the game as if it were an instrument. The games themselves become part of the music! Every interaction with the game becomes motion creating sound that completes the songs that the games are set to. It is like being a participant in a band, choir, or orchestra. But, because of the literal game you are playing, it is a unique experience.
It can be hilarious as you interact with the characters through the mistakes you make or the successes that allow you to pass each level. I have found myself full-out laughing at some of the antics or creative surprises that are thrown at you along the way.
I own about 50 DS games and this game is definitely in my top five. I recommend it to anyone that loves a challenge, fun, and music. Here’s to Rhythm Heaven 2!
PS: If you are a music student who wants this game, feel free to show this review to your parents or other family members. Glad to help out!! 
5 Stars Split Decision
I think the game is crap, but it was bought for my girlfriend so her review gets used. She is completely addicted to it. It seems boring and repetitive to me, but it sucks her in and doesn’t let go until the battery dies.
4 Stars very challenging ds game
This is a lot of fun but have yet to pass any of the levels so am very thankful it lets you go on to the next level after you try and pass the previous one so many times. The different rhythm games are unique and not boring to do over and over again.
4 Stars Rhythem Heaven
A little frustrating at first…needs better instructions. But once you get the hang of it, it’s fun.
5 Stars Amazing all around!
This game was an impulse buy but boy is it an awesome game that has consumed me. Its geniusly made and so much fun. Every age group will enjoy this game. Worth every penny!
