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Wednesday 10 October 2012

Rhythm Heaven Just Like Tapping to the Beat

By Paul Adler


If you like a good musical game, then you are going to love Rhythm Heaven. It's not one that you would think of as a hit, but on the other hand, everyone isn't into blood and gore. Some of us like an interesting game that challenges us without going ott. Like we said, this is a music game. Did we mention that it was a little out of the ordinary, bordering on weird? If not, you will soon find out when you start to play. This game was made for the Nintendo DS and is made to be played utilizing the stylus.

The Nintendo DS system is probably one of the hottest gaming transportables. With its interactive games, young and old all have found a standard denominator in this system. If you enjoy an excellent game at home or away, this game and handheld system are a great combination for you. The premise of Rhythm Heaven is to match the beat of the scene being played out on the screen. 1/2 your screen is the game and the other half is blank for players to touch with their stylus. In each level or stage, you?ll see wild and amazing scenes with black and white characters, colorful animals and tiny guys with spears doing a funky dance. The graphics alone are worth trying to see if you are up to the challenge of creating the right rhythm.

If you can't dance, this game might be a serious challenge , but an enjoyable challenge. Hold your DS sideways like a book and imitate what the characters are doing. You will have to tap with your stylus if the character is punching in the scene. Flicking may be in order if you're on a level where they are playing ping-pong. Use your stylus to imitate flicking to the beat on the touch-sensitive screen. Whatever the personality does, you've got to tap, flick, hold or slide when they do it.

The game sounds straightforward however it gets increasingly harder as you go from level to level. Additionally , in the great practice of most video games, there are mini-games and other challenges that can unlock surprises for gamers. Your rhythms are rated at the end of the stage. It's similar to Guitar Hero where they rate how well you kept up with the music. If you are great you get a medal and can unlock the next stage. If you're not deserving, you must begin again. The game is so addictive you simply wish to play continuously till your rhythm is top notch. Even if you are mediocre, you get to unlock a higher level but without a medal which is what you need to be well placed to claim later rewards.

Rhythm Heaven tests you in ways that are different from other games but also fun. The game is rated E for everyone so the complete family can rock out to the beat.




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