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Based on 71 ratings
6.7
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Score Breakdown Based on 71 ratings
  1. 10 (4)
  2. 9 (6)
  3. 8 (17)
  4. 7 (27)
  5. 6 (6)
  6. 5 (5)
  7. 4 (1)
  8. 3 (2)
  9. 2 (1)
  10. 1 (2)

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  • Rating:6

    Cute visuals and an interesting take on the genre fall flat

    The DS was made for rhythm games. The touch screen is a perfect way to implement fun new ideas as physical interaction with music is usually a good mix. Ontamarama tries this with cute visuals and using the touch screen... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5

    A game with loads of potential that's never fully realized.

    If every there was a multi-tasking simulator, it would be Ontamarama. It's a rhythm game where following the rhyth is near-impossible. In a world where humans live with little critters called Ontama, something horribl... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    More people need to experience this game.

    I don't know what it is about this game, but Ontamarama sucks you in and doesn't let go. To start off with the basis of the game, it's very simple, blank notes come across the screen and you have to press them at jus... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5

    A great " Otaku " game, for people who love quirky and strange Japanese games.

    The Good : Bright animated 2D visuals, Makes full use of the DS's hardware accessories, " Shop " mode, only 20 bucks new. The Bad : The soundtrack is not catchy nor fun, the beat is off sometimes. The game : is v... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    A game you have to try!

    After playing games like Dance Dance Revolution, Elite Beat Agents and Guitar Hero, I thought I had played it all. All of the music/rhythm themed games that is. That is until I tried Ontamarama. Honestly, when I first... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful