Really enjoyed blasting through this. I'm a Rhythm Paradise Stan (I know the DS game like the back of my hand, can play it with my eyes closed), and finally got the chance to delve into the first game when I bought a cart containing the Rhythm Heaven Silver fan patch. Must say, excellent translation, really nailed the tone and feel of the later games' official translations.
The game is so fun. I don't know how they managed to spin so many unique ideas out of "press the A button to the beat" but I'm amazed by it. It feels a lot more limited compared to the later games in the series but that's probably a good thing, shows they were evolving with time. Aesthetics are great throughout - that Rhythm Heaven style works really well in the pixellated GBA style. Some of the games were frustrating as a non-Japanese speaker but so much fun otherwise. Rhythm toys and endless games round the package out nicely - I can see myself picking up my Game Boy randomly for a few mini games at a time, like I have been for the past few days. It's short and sweet.
The game is so fun. I don't know how they managed to spin so many unique ideas out of "press the A button to the beat" but I'm amazed by it. It feels a lot more limited compared to the later games in the series but that's probably a good thing, shows they were evolving with time. Aesthetics are great throughout - that Rhythm Heaven style works really well in the pixellated GBA style. Some of the games were frustrating as a non-Japanese speaker but so much fun otherwise. Rhythm toys and endless games round the package out nicely - I can see myself picking up my Game Boy randomly for a few mini games at a time, like I have been for the past few days. It's short and sweet.