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Nintendo DS · Music & Rhythm
Beat City
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2010 |
| Genre | Music & Rhythm |
| Developer | Universomo |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Beat City is a rhythm game released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Universomo and published by THQ.
It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you play on a TV with noticeable input lag
What playing Beat City is like
Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.
Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.
Beat City walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Beat City FAQ
When did Beat City come out on the DS?
Beat City was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.
Who made Beat City?
It was developed by Universomo and published by THQ.
How long does Beat City take to play?
As a rhythm game, Beat City typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Beat City on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.