This is the rhythm of the night - Rhythm Sprout Quick Review

PLAY IT OR SKIP IT?

Play it. Not since PaRappa the Rapper have I been as invested in the narrative or the characters of a rhythm game. Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets hooked me into a sweet adventure through its lighthearted dialogue, rhythmic diversity, and of course, dope beats.

TIME PLAYED

I clocked in around three hours on Rhythm Sprout playing on the PlayStation 5. This was plenty of time to complete the main campaign, which is twenty levels, the prequel, which is five more, and the five bonus stages.

WHAT'S AWESOME

• Gameplay. Rhythm Sprout delivers diverse levels, cool boss rhythm battles, simple controls, and a decent challenge, all wrapped up in a neat package. The accessibility is also fantastic. I appreciated the game’s “beginners option” that eliminates the more complex controls for those new to rhythm games or younger players who are still working on their motor coordination. Kid’s games should be accessible to kids!

• Rhythm. Rule number one: If rhythm games have wack beats, don't play them! Lucky for Rhythm Sprout, it offers an eclectic mix of pop, EDM, and even some hip-hop.

• Characters. Rhythm Sprout offers an array of wacky characters from Sprout, the tracksuit-wearing, beat-loving protagonist, to the ornery King Brock, who only just realized his daughter was missing after a month. It’s not just the main cast that managed to get a chuckle from me, though. Interesting side characters add to the game’s quirkiness—like roving mushroom gangs and a local farmer carrot that forgot to flush his toilet and left an unfortunate...“surprise.”

WHAT SUCKS

• Game length. Rhythm Sprout could've been a bit longer, and some might find that annoying. For me, it's a slight nitpick. I like the digestible and satisfying package that was Rhythm Sprout.

💬 Are you feeling the flow for Rhythm Sprout? Do you plan to play it or skip it? Share in a comment below, and we can debate! Especially if you choose skip it!