Rhythm Fighter in IOS

Roguelike with a groovy twist

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Our Expert Score

92/100

Rhythm Fighter is an absolute riot and easily one of the most creative mashups I've played on mobile. It takes the frantic energy of a side-scrolling beat 'em up and ties every single action—hitting, dodging, and combos—to the beat of the music. It sounds chaotic, and it is, but once you find the 'groove' of the level, the gameplay becomes incredibly rhythmic and satisfying. The roguelike elements mean every run feels distinct, with randomly dropped weapons and 'Beat Cards' that stack in wild ways.

The art style is vibrant and quirky, featuring a cast of heroes like DJs and elementary schoolers fighting against Commander Chaos’s vegetable minions. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, which fits the 'Light Beat' vs. 'Dark Beat' narrative perfectly. The mobile port is exceptionally well-handled; the controls feel tight and responsive, which is critical for a game where being off-beat by a fraction of a second can ruin a combo. If you’re looking for something that challenges both your reflexes and your sense of rhythm, this is a must-download.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Nov 14 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

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Rhythm Fighter is a unique gem blending side-scrolling action game with rhythm. Your job in the game is to “beat” 'em up in the literal sense. Hit, dodge, knock down, launch fiery combos, crush powerful enemies with dashing moves, while executing the whole sequence TO THE BEAT.

Commander Chaos, the most notorious Beatarain, is now targeting Planet Earth as the next step on his path to universe domination. Peace was a thing of the past for terranean veggies and animals before they knew it. With the power of the Dark Beat, Commander Chaos turned veggies into his minions. Many animal fighters fell victim to his reign of terror, as his minions wreaked havoc all over the place. The fall of Planet Earth seems inevitable.

This is the time where THE hero typically arrives. Yes! Here he is! The mysterious Mr. Disco, another Beatarain, is here to save the day! With the power of the Light Beat, he revived the fallen fighters. Not only that. He taught them how to fight. Feel the beat. Move your body. Plan your moves to the groove and save the world with style! But! Is Mr. Disco doing all this out of altruism? We shall see...

[Features]

- Tons of roguelike elements

Procedurally generated stage maps with plenty of surprises, hundreds of randomly-dropped unique skills and weapons. Every run is your first run.

- Match them up for numerous possibilities

A huge roster of quirky fighters. You’ve got trendy DJ, special agent, elementary schooler... The list goes on. Every each of them looks and plays differently. Weapons x skills x items. Option overload! Wield powers even you don’t know you have! Hundreds of Beat Cards with effects are INDEFINITELY stackable. Build your deck till it’s over the top. What the Fun!

- Expertly adapted to smartphones

We tested it on many brands and models and gave it a mobile-friendly interface.

[Support]

Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/Coconut_Island


Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Best Game Grand Prize of indiePlay 2019

Rhythm Fighter is a roguelike game with a whole new musical dimension! Plan your moves to the groove. Literally “beat” 'em up!

Rhythm Fighter is a unique gem blending side-scrolling action game with rhythm. Your job in the game is to “beat” 'em up in the literal sense. Hit, dodge, knock down, launch fiery combos, crush powerful enemies with dashing moves, while executing the whole sequence TO THE BEAT.

Commander Chaos, the most notorious Beatarain, is now targeting Planet Earth as the next step on his path to universe domination. Peace was a thing of the past for terranean veggies and animals before they knew it. With the power of the Dark Beat, Commander Chaos turned veggies into his minions. Many animal fighters fell victim to his reign of terror, as his minions wreaked havoc all over the place. The fall of Planet Earth seems inevitable.

This is the time where THE hero typically arrives. Yes! Here he is! The mysterious Mr. Disco, another Beatarain, is here to save the day! With the power of the Light Beat, he revived the fallen fighters. Not only that. He taught them how to fight. Feel the beat. Move your body. Plan your moves to the groove and save the world with style! But! Is Mr. Disco doing all this out of altruism? We shall see...

[Features]

- Tons of roguelike elements

Procedurally generated stage maps with plenty of surprises, hundreds of randomly-dropped unique skills and weapons. Every run is your first run.

- Match them up for numerous possibilities

A huge roster of quirky fighters. You’ve got trendy DJ, special agent, elementary schooler... The list goes on. Every each of them looks and plays differently. Weapons x skills x items. Option overload! Wield powers even you don’t know you have! Hundreds of Beat Cards with effects are INDEFINITELY stackable. Build your deck till it’s over the top. What the Fun!

- Expertly adapted to smartphones

We tested it on many brands and models and gave it a mobile-friendly interface.

[Support]

Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/Coconut_Island


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 4 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Rhythm Fighter blends side-scrolling action with rhythm-based mechanics. As a hero revived by Mr. Disco, you must thwart Commander Chaos by fighting to the beat. The game features roguelike elements with procedurally generated maps and hundreds of randomly dropped skills and weapons. Players can choose from a roster of quirky fighters and stack 'Beat Cards' to create powerful, unique builds for every run.

Features

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Rhythm-based combat system

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Procedurally generated stages

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Hundreds of unique skills and weapons

4

Diverse roster of quirky characters

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Indefinitely stackable Beat Cards

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Q&A

Yes, the roguelike elements ensure maps, skills, and weapons are randomized each run.

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