As a rhythm enthusiast, it's always fun to try a rhythm game that can set itself apart mechanically, and this does that. You auto-jump to the rhythm, and (optionally) slap your tambourine on the offbeats. Avoid obstacles by timing your jumps in order to reach three specific heights. It's a weird setup, but I was surprised how natural it felt! There's a medal ranking system, and by getting through the stage efficiently, collecting all the coins, and mastering the backbeat, you can get the platinum, which is extremely satisfying to pull off. The soundtrack is comprised of remixes of legendary Kirby tunes, and while it's great to hear them, I personally feel that the remixes come across as a little too "dinky", lacking some punch of the originals. Though it was inexpensive, the game is surprisingly tiny, with only seven core stages and unlockable, more difficult variations of those same stages, recycling their music. Because of this small selection, I suspect those new to rhythm games will struggle with the steepness of the difficulty curve. These issues aside, I had fun honing my skills and getting platinums on every stage... Except the last one, which is a cruel marriage of tedium and repetitive stress injury. It doesn't count.

All in all, a short but satisfactory time for rhythm enthusiasts. Unfortunately this game is no longer available with the closing of the 3DS eShop, so... I don't know who this review is for. Myself, I guess?