We already published the list of best DS games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best DS dance/music/rhythm games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the DS definitely has a great library of dance/music/rhythm games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the DS and dance/music/rhythm games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor
- Release Data: Amaze Entertainment/Eidos Interactive, 2008
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor seems like it’s best suited for the younger gamers, but if you love Bugs Bunny and don’t mind a lower level of difficulty, this is a decent handheld music game that can be enjoyed by anyone.
#9. Band Hero
- Release Data: Vicarious Visions/Activision, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Band Hero for DS is a fun portable music game, but contains enough head-scratching design elements to be frustrating.
If pop music is your thing and the lack of a career mode doesn’t bother you, this is a game that will have you entertained on the go.
#8. Maestro! Jump in Music
- Release Data: Pasta Games/Bigben Interactive, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Maestro! Jump in Music is a fun and refreshing experience, combining rhythm and platforming into a cute adventure.
While the story is short-lived and multiplayer is nonexistent, the additional difficulty levels offer plenty of replay value.
If you’re a fan of instrumental music or are looking for an interesting take on the music genre, then you should consider getting Maestro.
#7. Jam Sessions
- Release Data: Plato, 2007
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
For those that know music, or have a serious interest in tinkering with a very real, very serious guitar program, Jam Sessions is a must-have program.
It may not be much as a conventional game, but it certainly has its place in the DS library.
#6. Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades
- Release Data: Vicarious Visions/Activision, 2008
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
If you were able to enjoy the first game, you’d do well to add 28 more songs to your catalog.
And while the console versions remain the definitive Guitar Hero experiences, portable players that are absolutely craving for the franchise should give Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades a shot.
#5. Guitar Hero: On Tour
- Release Data: Vicarious Visions/Activision, 2008
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Guitar Hero: On Tour is ultimately an interesting experiment that can be a lot of fun in short bursts, so in that respect, it actually works on the DS.
It is only recommended for casual fans of the series and younger players who may be less demanding.
#4. Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits
- Release Data: Activision, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
In the end, Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits is a great way to bring Guitar Hero on the road, but its Guitar Grip peripheral does cause numbness of the fingers after just a few songs.
However, the improved graphics do make the game more pleasing to look at.
#3. Zubo
- Release Data: EA Bright Light/Electronic Arts, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Zubo does a clever job of infusing rhythmic combat into otherwise standard RPG design, making this title stand out from the crowd.
The story doesn’t live up to its impressive potential, and there is too much backtracking in the expansive environments, but the combat is so fun and engaging that the game is able to overcome those missteps.
#2. Rhythm Heaven
- Release Data: Nintendo, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Rhythm Heaven is the epitome of simple game design, yet it never feels half-hearted in any regard.
It’s bound to raise some eyebrows due to its strange sense of humor and a bare bones presentation, but it still stands as one of the finest titles to grace the Nintendo DS.
#1. Elite Beat Agents
- Release Data: iNiS/Nintendo, 2006
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
This is one of the quirkiest and wackiest games available on the DS.
You play as a member of the Elite Beat Agents; secret government agents who help people by showing off their dance moves.
Each level features the agents trying to help someone in need by dancing, and you help them by tapping your screen along to the music.
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