Gay Gamer writes: "What would happen if a platformer had a baby with a music game? You might end up with something like Neko Entertainment's Maestro! Green Groove, now available via DSiWare for the Nintendo DS system. Basically, you guide a cute pink bird named Presto through the levels from left to right by strumming on the strings he runs along and tapping on the enemies that leap at him. Of course, you're also going to be doing this in time with Beethoven's 5th Symphony, Chopin's Nocturne No2 and Dvorak's New World Symphony. And as with all rhythm action games, doing it in perfect time with the music will make sure you get the highest score possible."
148apps - I typically try not to be a stickler for graphics, but Maestro Green Groove looks unnecessarily bad. It’s a shame too, as the game is quite original and is extremely challenging. Fans of rhythm games will get a kick out of this one, provided they can get past the graphics.
"As someone who loves music/rhythm games, I especially love it when developers think of new, innovative ways to approach this genre. And this is exactly what Neko Entertainment has done with Maestro! Green Groove. Originally part of a retail release in Europe, this is the first time gamers in North America have been able to experience this game (without importing, of course). And although it's just a small portion of the full-fledged DS game, it's still a really good DSiWare title that just about anyone would do well to try." -- Wiiloveit.com
Gaming Bits writes: "Ever played a side-scrolling music-rhythm game? Chances are, you haven’t. Not like in Maestro! Green Groove. The colorful 2D platform transcends both side-scrolling games and rhythm games in controls and presentation. It’s a pleasant surprise. The low $5 cost from the DSi Shop doesn’t ask for too much of an investment in return for a fulfilling game. Although the single-player game isn’t too long, there is plenty of room for player improvement with the stat tracking feature and a Free Play mode. Maestro! Green Groove offers a colorful cast of characters (such as Peppy to Stacatto), in a unique game worth adding to your digital DSi game collection."
