Rhythm Doctor varies-with-devices

A rhythm game about saving lives

Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game in which the player must heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. The game features a number of patients to be cured of various ailments, including boss fights in the form of viruses that attempt to sabotage the player’s rhythm.

The rhythm aspect of the game can be compared to other rhythm games such as Spin Rhythm XD, though the pixel art style of the game is more akin to something like The Final Station. The game features over 20 levels to complete.

Save patients’ lives

The premise of Rhythm Doctor sees the player take on the role of a doctor who must save the lives of their patients from various ailments using a defibrillator. The player must shock the patient in a particular rhythm that is unique to each patient and based on their heartbeat. There are also boss fights of a kind, where a particularly nasty virus attempts to thwart the player’s efforts.

Art and story

The game sports a modern pixel art style, blending retro visuals with modern graphics. Each of the 20+ levels is handmade and comes with its own story, making the game also suitable for players who like a bit of a narrative experience with their games. There is also a more challenging “night shift” version of each level.

Challenging

Rhythm Doctor is an interesting game with a visually appealing art style, but some players may find the strict timing of the rhythm portion of the game a little frustrating in terms of difficulty. For players who enjoy the challenge, the “night shift” mode should add an extra level of difficulty.