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Game Info

Publisher: Atlus USA

Developer: Atlus USA

Genre(s): Rhythm Action, Music, Arcade

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: November 6, 2007

Summary

Making full use of the Nintendo DS dual screens, touch functionality, and microphone, Ontamarama provides an entertaining level of challenge for novice players, while offering challenging play modes for advanced gamers. Fast reflexes and a keen sense of rhythm are the keys to success in this frantic, fun, and addictive music-based game. On a peaceful tropical island, Ontama roam free. These gentle sound spirits, when properly conducted, offer the people of the land a beautiful and enchanting symphony. Wishing to rob the inhabitants of this joy, an evil demon begins to control the natives into capturing the Ontama. Two aspiring “Ontamaestros”, Beat and Rest, discover the plot and decide to foil the evil demon’s scheme by challenging the villagers under the demon’s control in order to release the trapped Ontama. [Atlus USA]

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What The Critics Said

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Deeko

The game isn't perfect, but in the end it certainly comes across as one of the most amusing music titles I've played in recent memory.

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IGN

On one hand it blends two really good ideas with slightly sloppy gameplay to create a game that is more frantic than fun. On the other hand, the complex combo system allows you to get an experience unlike anything else on the DS. That is to say, when it works, it really works well.

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Nintendojo

Despite Ontamarama's relatively short story mode, options to increase difficulty, the pursuit of high scores and the Shop will keep players coming back for more. Ontamarama is perfect for younger players as a friendly, approachable gateway into the music/rhythm genre.

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Nintendo Power

In spite of its flaws, Ontamarama is a solid rhythm game that will appeal to gamers who haven't had much to groove to on DS since last year's "Elite Beat Agents". [Holiday 2007, p.86]

Games Radar (in-house)

If what Ontamarama was trying to do was advance the music game genre, it sort of has. But, if a sequel can better integrate the two strands of its gameplay, we could have a real hit.

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GameSpot

Ontamarama comes across as a throwaway piece of entertainment, but there's a surprising amount of enjoyment to be had with it.

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Destructoid

Ontamarama is definitely unwieldy and a bit overcomplicated, but it's still engaging, time-sucking and solidly fun. And the oddball factor actually works in its favor.

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NintendoWorldReport

Ontamarama is certainly no Elite Beat Agents, but its style of gameplay is definitely unique. Perhaps it should have been called Multitasking Training in Japan in order to gain better sales.

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Cheat Code Central

Ontamarama is a cute, quirky, and incredibly challenging addition to the rhythm game genre, yet there is definite room for improvement.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes

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