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Rhythm Paradise, known as Rhythm Heaven in some regions, came out for the Nintendo DS in 2008. It was developed by Nintendo SPD, the same group behind many of Nintendo's creative and experimental titles. On a system filled with touch screen innovations, this game stood out by making rhythm its entire focus, asking players to listen and react rather than just tap randomly.

You control various characters across dozens of short rhythm games, each with its own silly scenario. The main goal is to hit your actions in perfect time with the music, using taps, flicks, and holds on the touch screen. Some stages have you assembling a robot by tapping components in sequence, while others require flicking a stick to make a wrestler throw his opponent. The pacing is quick, with most games lasting less than a minute, but the strict timing means you often replay stages to earn a Superb rank. It feels satisfying when everything clicks and the music carries you through without a mistake.