Which publication gave Rhythm Heaven Groove an 8.25/10 score?

Game Informer gave Rhythm Heaven Groove an 8.25/10 score. Reviewer Kyle Hilliard published the review on July 1, 2026, ahead of the game’s July 2 launch for Nintendo Switch.

The review praised Groove’s large collection of rhythm minigames, describing more than 100 single-player and multiplayer games built around timed button presses, catchy music, and distinctive visual ideas. Hilliard also highlighted Beatspell, the game’s rhythm-based RPG mode, as its most novel feature.

The score is easy to confuse with other reviews because several major outlets covered the same release. IGN awarded the game 9/10, while GameSpot gave it 8/10 and Nintendo Life gave it 8/10. Those are separate evaluations, not alternate forms of Game Informer’s rating.

Game Informer’s review also noted technical timing issues when playing on a television or with wireless headphones. Hilliard found the timing more reliable in handheld mode with wired headphones, an especially relevant detail for a game built around precise rhythm input.