Hello,

I have an idea to make a rhythm game like Rhythm Heaven in Scratch. How could I go about this program-wise? Sorry if this is the wrong forum category.

With this general of an idea, what I typically do is look at simple projects similar to what I'm trying to do.

You could take a look at projects such as:
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/671465539/
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/173934494/
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/651894515/

But feel obligated to do your own research!

Once you've found projects that you think are both simple and similar to what you're trying to do,

Take time to COPY

The magic about Scratch is that you can “See inside”. Try to find general methods the Scratcher uses to make their game run.
This part takes a long time. Don't be discouraged. Reading other's code is not easy, that's why we want simple games to learn from.

Then see if you can add and apply those methods you've now learned to fit your own game.
If you're confused about what a specific part of the Scratchers code does,
or if you can't find a method to make a certain part of your game run, the Help with scripts forum is a great place to ask questions you have.
As a rule of thumb, the more specific your question, the more specific the answer you get will be.

The Scratch Wiki is also a great place to learn about blocks and coding methods.

Once you take the time to research other projects, analyze their methods, work them to fit into your own situation, you should be well on your way to making your game!

And of course, I admonish again, if you have specific questions regarding scripts ASK!

Trust me, the people here love to answer

The_Imaginarium wrote:

With this general of an idea, what I typically do is look at simple projects similar to what I'm trying to do.

You could take a look at projects such as:
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/671465539/
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/173934494/
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/651894515/

But feel obligated to do your own research!

Once you've found projects that you think are both simple and similar to what you're trying to do,

Take time to COPY

The magic about Scratch is that you can “See inside”. Try to find general methods the Scratcher uses to make their game run.
This part takes a long time. Don't be discouraged. Reading other's code is not easy, that's why we want simple games to learn from.

Then see if you can add and apply those methods you've now learned to fit your own game.
If you're confused about what a specific part of the Scratchers code does,
or if you can't find a method to make a certain part of your game run, the Help with scripts forum is a great place to ask questions you have.
As a rule of thumb, the more specific your question, the more specific the answer you get will be.

The Scratch Wiki is also a great place to learn about blocks and coding methods.

Once you take the time to research other projects, analyze their methods, work them to fit into your own situation, you should be well on your way to making your game!

And of course, I admonish again, if you have specific questions regarding scripts ASK!

Trust me, the people here love to answer

Wow, looking back this question was so vague, but I appreciate how well you recommended I find an answer! Thanks!