The Groove Coaster (Japanese: グルーヴコースター, Hepburn: Gurūvu Kōsutā) series is an iOS / Android and arcade rhythm game franchise developed by Matrix Software and published by Taito.

This rhythm game follows a roller coaster type track on screen, where players must make the appropriate controller inputs.

[2] The Groove Coaster arcade version (known as Rhythmvaders in some areas outside Japan) was released on November 5, 2013, with the touchscreen replaced by two giant controllers called "BOOSTERs" with a white button on each.

This game introduces new target types, includes a story mode, and has a 16:9 play interface instead of the traditional 9:16.

[b] As the stage progresses, the relative position of the players' avatars will differ, depending on their own play scores.

In 3LF, for some rewards, the star given to players will increase in later Tunes, making the game easier to be reversed if any mistake is made.

Also the number of stars the player gets in Online Matching will become Battle Point reward, which can be used to compete with others in the Event.

Best of all, this is an experience that would be very hard to replicate on a traditional platform – this is a game built from the ground-up for iPhone, and it shows.

"[13] AppSafari wrote "The bigger screen is nice, but the levels scales so well, you won't miss out by using a smaller one.

Simple one-finger controls and quick play sessions belie a game with a considerable amount of depth and replay value.

"[16] PocketGamerUK said "Gorgeous, challenging and thrillingly different, Groove Coaster is a treat for the eyes, the ears, and the soul.

"[19] Multiplayer.it said "Groove Coaster is another little masterpiece by Reisuke Ishida; a great rhythm game that fits perfectly on the Apple devices and that any lover of the genre should check out.

"[20] Eurogamer said "Groove Coaster still lacks enough of a challenge to be interesting, and it's only when you play each song on hard that the game's potential reveals itself.

"[21] MetroCentral said "One of the best marriages of gameplay, graphics and music ever seen on a portable and a triumphant return to the roots of rhythm action.

"[22] Modojo wrote "A wonderful fusion of stimulating graphics, music and touch based play, making it an essential download for iPhone and iPad users.

"[23] VideoGamer said "Groove Coaster isn't as ambitious a project as Space Invaders Infinity Gene, but it's certainly more fun while it lasts.

Whether it's flying along at juddering right angles, or gently cruising around a relaxing curve, Groove Coaster is a consistently enjoyable audiovisual experience.

It also has a few nit-picky problems, too, like its spectacularly abrupt ending and horrible "How To," but the strength of its presentation, music, and RPG-lite systems make up for anything that could sour the experience.

"[25] AppSpy said "While it's not the first time we've seen this blending of visual style and rhythm-based gameplay, Groove Coaster is none-the-less a unique experience that constantly rewards players for delving in again and again.

"[26] TouchGen wrote "It doesn't quite offer the same originality in gameplay as Bit Trip beat, but its attack on your senses will knock your socks off, and more than makes up for it.