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Can the DS Improve Your Rhythm?

Tainted | June 02, 2007 | News | DS 
Since the unlikely success of Big Brain Academy and Brain Age, many developers have tried to cash in on the casual gamer. Usually they end up being duplications of the Brain Age system, ones that usually don't work as well. But now Agetec is working on a title that shys away from the Brain Age system, but still manages to be aimed at the casual gamer. It's called Rhythm n' Notes, and it claims to be able to actually improve your rhythm.
Divided into a variety of lessons, the note exercises task players with identifying notes and chords. Rhythmic activities test your ability to keep time in a range of signatures and patterns. Don't have any rhythm? Tone deaf? A practice mode will let you get familiar with notes, chords, and meters by both name and sound.

"Educational games that are truly fun are hard to come by," said Mark Johnson, Producer at Agetec. "Rhythm 'n Notes gets it right with addictive, enriching play."
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    twilightprince | June 02, 2007
    Interesting.

    I'm not a big fan of these casual games released on the DS. But, hey, the casual gamers need some games to appeal to them as well. It can't be hardcore games all of the time.
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    NyffTotal90 | June 02, 2007
    Just like with the Brain games, I wouldn't spend my money on it. But I still find them good fun, and at least they're going to improve sales for the DS .
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    Dragon | June 02, 2007
    This should be pretty sweet. I would say that my rhythm is pretty good as it is, but I suppose that it could improve.
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    gotenks992 | June 02, 2007
    Never been interested in these games. But I'm interested to see how well it will actually do when it's out.
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    Aegir | June 02, 2007
    I personally enjoyed the Big Brain Academy game and am looking forward to seeing what this company pumps out next. There's not been a good company churning out quality educational games since the people that did the Jumpstart games for PC (quality stuff there).
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    Rinkydink | June 03, 2007
    I probably won't pick this up, but as said above I hope and bet that it will sell well. I play DDR though, my rhythm is fine.
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    Xegaldis | June 04, 2007
    These games don't really take my interest, but it does interest me.. in a way. As confusing as that may sound. But, it's good stuff!

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