I think a one button rhythm game might be all that I can handle, but that's okay because this game stretches the mechanic to wildly fun and unique proportions. I love the way that most of the levels in this game bring something new to the table, and I like the soundtrack quite a bit. It feels very connected to the story which links the song to the experience in a neat way. Also, the game looks great and has a fun story. There's a lot to love here even for those who aren't interested in rhythm games.

i can't quite pinpoint what exactly rhythm doctor's charm is. maybe it's the pixelart, maybe it's the heartfelt dialogue, maybe it's the absolute bop of an ost, but i think it's a mix of that and its creative level design. and the fact that im talking about LEVEL DESIGN for a rhythm game really should say enough, the way it manages to tell stories through each level truly something amazing. act 2 is where the game peaks, but the new act 5 boss might just be one of the best things i've had the pleasure of witnessing.

It's obvious when games bear the heart & soul of their developers. It's immediately apparent that Rhythm Doctor is one of those games. It's an early access game so there isn't a ton of content, but for what is here, it's thoughtful and heartfelt enough for a game 3x its length. The rhythm sections are fun and nowhere near mindless. But what's going to keep you coming back is the stunning 8-bit art and the clever ways the game changes the level design, especially in the boss battles. It's a little treasure and I'm excited to play the full version one day!

This is a pretty great rhythm game, and is doubly impressive for being this content-packed and challenging while still being in early access. I was initially worried that the game only using a single button could grow stale as it went along, but the introduction of countless new beat types and balancing multiple beats made for some ridiculously challenging and rewarding stages, especially later on.

The visual style is nice and simple, with a lot of great visual tricks the game pulls to make it a bit more challenging. The theming and story was unexpectedly enjoyable, with good writing that justifies the rhythm games quite well. The music was a bit hit-or-miss for me, although I mostly enjoyed what was here. At worst, there were a few songs I didn't care for, but nothing I found annoying. At the very least, the stages are all mechanically different and fun, so even those are fun to go through.

There's a lot of stuff to do, and I'm glad there's a lot for those who want to seek a greater challenge. Locking harder remixed versions of stages behind getting a good rank was a smart move, and makes accessing these stages more rewarding. Speaking of challenge, the game's hard. It's not too ridiculous to just complete it, since you can miss quite a lot and still pass. However, going for better ranks and trying to get perfect ranks is insanely difficult. I like that, gives me something to keep coming back for every so often.

All in all, a very solid package that will only get better and better as time goes on. While not all the music landed for me, it's a well made, varied, fun, and engaging rhythm game.

Still in early access as I write this, but Rhythm Doctor is a very charming little game that is definitely worth checking out. The pixel art style is cute and gives the game this really cozy feel, which I appreciate. The characters are endearing, and though this game doesn't really have much of a story (yet!!), they were a highlight of the experience.
As for the actual game, Rhythm Doctor takes inspiration from Rhythm Heaven, and is a one-key rhythm game. On every 7th note, you click the space bar. What comes then are a plethora of different heartbeats, keeping you on your toes. Some patients only have 2 beats instead of 7. Others use a swing rhythm. Others need you to hold their beat down. There are even some wholly unique ones that comes with certain special stages. Rhythm Doctor manages to keep the gameplay from getting stale, while still making sure the core gameplay loop is still simple and fun. This all comes together for the boss stages, with very unique gimmicks and interesting shifts in gameplay. I would like to especially highlight 2-X. I'm not gonna spoil anything, and you definitely shouldn't spoil yourself either, but that stage really impressed me.
The music is obviously well done. There's a decent variety of songs to be enjoyed here, from slow lo-fi to fast-paced electronic. The night levels especially have some really good songs, with Rollerdisco Rumble and Bomb-Sniffing Pomeranian being my favorites.
The game is pretty short and sweet (so far!!), but there is official support for custom stages. The community's still pretty small, but they've been hard at work making unique tracks and levels, and they're only gonna make more as the game grows.
Very underrated fun time. Go give this game a try, and give it some support. I can't wait to see this game grow!