I always enjoy playing rhythm games. When they’re done the right way, they can be really fun. I remember playing the rhythm mini-game in the GBA ported version of Donkey Kong Country, rather than the main game. It was my first experience with a game where I had to press buttons in time with the song. It was super addicting. Rhythm games are becoming more popular nowadays. Over the past decade or so, some great titles have been released with great gameplay and great soundtracks. One of the latest additions to the Nintendo Switch eShop is Rhythm Sprout.
Rhythm Sprout is an action-rhythm game in which players play as an Onion Knight trying to save his kingdom from an evil candy army that has hijacked and kidnapped a princess. When prompted, press the buttons in the correct order to battle food-themed enemies and bosses. Accuracy is key and you have to focus on the beat of the song and which buttons to press at the right time. You should try to hit as many perfect notes and combos as possible to get a high score.
Play to the beat of each song and progress through each area using a 3-button rhythm system. Pink and yellow prompts are the most common. If it’s pink, you can press any of the main buttons (A, B, Y, or X). You can press any direction on the directional pad when you see the yellow prompt. Pink and Yellow will move the character forward and attack. The third prompt is blue and is triggered by pressing the L/R button. Blue means defense, so you lose a little HP if you don’t hit these notes. As you move forward, enemies will approach you. The music changes slightly and the battle sequence begins. Attacking and defending at the right time reduces the enemy’s HP. Defeating it will return to normal music and allow you to proceed.
The game itself is a lot of fun. This is probably one of the best rhythm games he’s played in a long time. I love the art style and character design. The original soundtrack itself is also very good. I enjoyed many of these tracks and how the music changed and changed with what was going on around me. The story and characters are just as interesting. Rhythm Sprout doesn’t take it too seriously, but that’s a good thing. Lots of funny characters and hilarious dialogue to look forward to between songs. This sentence reminds me of his one of my favorite comics, The Powerpuff Girls, with hints of Warioware.
But if you think rhythm sprouts are easy because they look cute, you are wrong. The game is full of challenges and different modes to master. There are 30 levels to complete (including bonus levels) and I feel like I’ve played each level at least 3 times. Trying to get a perfect score is hard enough (seems too hard for me XD), but trying to complete some of the later levels is a challenge in itself. When I say challenge, I mean testing your skills to the point of pure frustration. increase.
Your score at the end of a level determines how many stars you can earn. Collecting stars unlocks different skins and weapons that you can use. Customizing a little onion is fun, but it’s hard to focus on anything other than the notes while playing. I had trouble even blinking sometimes because I felt like I was missing a prompt. Eventually trap notes are added and things get even more difficult. They are there to confuse and confuse you. You can turn on Beginner Mode at any time. But it would have been nice to have different difficulty settings for different players. I just wanted to enjoy the song once in a while, but it ruined the great sound XD
Overall, I like Rhythm Sprouts. It’s a game I’ll keep playing for a while after this review. It can be difficult and there are things that could be improved, like having a ‘chill’ mode for those who just want to enjoy the music. Or add a multiplayer mode (that would be fun!) . But if you’re looking for great music, it’s upbeat, fun, and ready to play. We highly recommend choosing the Rhythm Sprout.
