Rhythm Tengoku Classic
Nintendo DS · Music & Rhythm
Rhythm Heaven
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Music & Rhythm |
| Developer | Nintendo Software Planning & Development |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Rhythm Heaven |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Rhythm Heaven is a rhythm game developed by Nintendo Software Planning & Development and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Among the 42 DS music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Rhythm Heaven series. The series also appears on other systems with Rhythm Tengoku (GBA). Nintendo Software Planning & Development also made Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!, Tomodachi Collection and Fossil Fighters for the DS.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you play on a TV with noticeable input lag
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Rhythm Heaven 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.
Rhythm Heaven cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Unlock Cafe | 222A4F40
00000001 |
|---|---|
| Unlock Medal Corner | 222A4F3E
00000001 |
| Unlock Battle of the Bands | 222A4F41
00000001 |
Rhythm Heaven walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Rhythm Heaven.
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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.
Rhythm Heaven FAQ
When did Rhythm Heaven come out on the DS?
Rhythm Heaven was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Rhythm Heaven?
It was developed by Nintendo Software Planning & Development and published by Nintendo.
Is Rhythm Heaven multiplayer?
No. Rhythm Heaven is a single-player game.
How long does Rhythm Heaven take to play?
As a rhythm game, Rhythm Heaven 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 Rhythm Heaven 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.