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Battleworn Insomniac

2026-02-06T02:17:16Z

Arca8ic: Consistent with 1-1 article

{{Level2
|song=Battleworn Insomniac
|image=File:Battleworn Insomniac.png
|prequote="What's happening...?"
|levelno=1-X
|bpm=90
|patients=[[Insomniac]]
|othercharacters={{Plainlist|
* [[Ian]]
* [[Paige]]
}}
|preclear=Sword-wielding patient has had chronic tiredness for the past seven years. No medicines have been effective. Rhythmic defibrillation advised.
|postclear=Patient is full of energy now! Doctors are advised to keep their distance until he stops swinging his sword from excitement.
|postquote="Perfect! Much better!"
|passdesc=Beat the level with less than 7 misses
|act=Act 1
|levelprevno=1-2
|levelprev=Intimate
|levelnextno=2-1
|levelnext=Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beats To Treat Patients To
|counterpartno=1-XN
|counterpart=Super Battleworn Insomniac
|act2 = Chinese New Year
|levelnextno2 = 1-CNY
|levelnext2 = Chinese New Year
}}
'''Battleworn Insomniac''', also known as '''Oriental Insomniac''' or '''17th Century Insomniac''' (1-X) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. The Night Shift version is [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]].

Battleworn Insomniac is the first boss level in the game. It introduces the [[Insomniac]] with his [[Insomniac Beats]] and [[Connectifia Abortus]].

== Synopsis ==

In a cutscene after [[Intimate]], Paige and Ian explain the ''Rhythm Doctor Program'' to the player, but are first interrupted by a cocksure [[Edega|Dr Edega]] who tells them to submit a report about the ''Rhythm Doctor'' program. They are then interrupted by an emergency patient, the Insomniac. The player treats the Insomniac through glitches and disruptions caused by the Connectifia Abortus virus. After the level, Paige asks Ian about said glitches, and Ian explains that a strange virus was interrupting the intern's signal. The player moves on to the next ward.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Cutscene=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|So. We haven't explained the whole "musical doctoring" process yet.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We kinda pulled you straight into the deep end. Sorry about that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Thankfully, you’re a quick learner.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian, do you think you could explain the program? It's more...your thing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|R-right! The Rhythm Doctor program is a new, experimental healthcare initiative.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It's a music-based cardiological treatment.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|By listening to the patient's heartbeat and synchronising with it, we can calm the irregularities.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It's quick, and can save a lot of lives.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Plus: interns can perform the treatment remotely, there's shorter waiting times, and less work piled on the staff.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It's a win-win situation.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|That's the idea, at least. As long as all goes well, we can-
|}
''[Edega enters]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ian, did you finish setting up that remote connection?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Y-yes, sir, as you can see, our new intern is here and-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Very good.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|But let's not be overconfident. There's still a lot that both of you should be getting to.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|The shift has only just started. Ensure that every patient is personally seen to.
|-
|}
''[Edega starts walking away]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I imagine I'm not interrupting some sort of "break."
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Not at all, we were just-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Submit a report about the program by the end of the day.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Don't mind him, that’s our...well, don't worry about it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We should show you around so you can meet the rest of the patients.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|You should be able to shift your video display around the hospital, to...
|}
''[A Code Blue is called as red lights blare from the top of the screen.]''
{|
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|H-hold on. Something's happening.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|One of our patients needs help, immediately. That can't be good.
|}
''[1-X unlocks]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You're up, intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Remember, just stay calm and keep counting to seven.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|No matter what happens!
|}
|-|Dialogue=
''[Interlude 1]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|It looks like something's messing with your connection.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Could it be...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|...
|}
''[Interlude 2]''
{|
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Yup. It was the infection.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Classic case of the wifi-signal-jamming virus.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Connectifia abortus.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|It's about to come back now, and stronger.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|The most important thing-
|}
''[Ian cuts off]''
{|
|-
|
|@@DESTRUCT@@??$$)@))
|}
::''If the cutscene was skipped:''
{|
|-
|
|@DESTRUCT@@$$)@))))))))))### ###GIVEUP!!!!!!!!!!!PJ#(((((%%N@@OW#(((((#DIE#@I?
|}
::''On first fail'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Whoops, looks like his heart cracked.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Try to focus on keeping a consistent beat, no matter what you see!
|}
::''On second fail'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Oh dear...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's get him patched up and take it from the top.
|}
::''On third fail'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This is tough...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|The virus is disrupting your video connection. Don't trust what you see and hear!
|}
::''On fourth fail'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I believe in you, intern!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This next one's gonna be the one. I can feel it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Don't give up!
|}
::''On fifth fail'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Do you think I should try operating the old-fashioned way?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I could put the patient under, and then look for signs of-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|No! We need to prove that the rhythm method works!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Even in emergencies!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Even if that means patients get hurt while we train someone new!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|If you say so. Good luck, intern!
|}
::''On sixth fail'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|If the signal is going to get glitched like this, how can we keep the beat?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It might even help to close your eyes, and tap your foot. You'll feel it!
|}
::''On the three subsequent fails'':

::::''[Loop Dialogue]''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Looks like we're going to have to do it once more.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|With feeling.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Don't give up!
|}
::''On tenth fail'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So, what should we talk about?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian, I don't think this is a good time for a chat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|The intern is clearly trying to focus!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Nahhh, no way. They're flubbing on purpose. They want to find an easter egg, or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This is serious! I don't think the intern is looking for an "easter egg."
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Okay, fine, maybe not. Sorry. Back to the operation!
|}
::''On the subsequent fail'':

::::''[Loop Dialogue] is displayed''

::''On twelfth fail'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Alright, you did it. You were persistent.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Consider this your easter egg reward.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|There's no easter eggs! This is a hospital!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Is it? Doesn't look like a hospital to me, anymore.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|We're, like...outside.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Okay...true. (Ugh, this rhythm method is so weird.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|The sakura petals are a nice touch, huh?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Yes...yes, they are.
|}
::''On any subsequent fails'':

::::''[Loop Dialogue] is displayed''
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Phew. Great work!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|His heartbeat got really erratic, but it looks like you had it under control.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|Ian, what was all that? Is that supposed to happen?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|N-no. That strange virus was disrupting the intern's signal.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I-it was even messing with the cardiogram. It should be fixed now, but I'll look into it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Just a s-small hiccup in the process. Hopefully it doesn't persist.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let's move on, for now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Got it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Looks like we're done with this set of patients!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|Let's move on to the next ward.
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Either I'm going crazy, or there are TWO sword-swinging dudes walking around.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I don't get paid enough for this...
|}
</tabber>

== 2P Changes ==
* An additional color-swapped Insomniac is added to the level for Player 2, with his respective additional heartbeat row. This secondary Insomniac has the exact same heartbeat as the default Insomniac, with Player 1 taking control of the latter. Two health bars are present for both patients.

== History ==
*
Prior to the full release of the game, this level and its super version were originally called "Oriental Insomniac". This was changed across all official sites using the song, the reason it was changed is still unclear.

== Trivia ==
*During the first few beats of this boss level, text will be present, giving feedback on the player's inputs. The text lets the player know if they hit the beat perfectly, if they missed it by hitting too early, or if they missed it by hitting too late. This is a trait shared with 2-X, but there are two differences. Firstly, 2-X has the feedback text present for the entirety of the level, whereas 1-X has the text fade out shortly after the level begins. Second, if the player fails to press their input key and misses at least 2 beats as a result of this, text will appear on the screen which reads "PRESS ON THE SEVENTH BEAT." This text is completely unique to 1-X and cannot be triggered in 2-X or any other boss level.

*If the low health beeps are activated before the first interlude occurs, morse code will play during said interlude. The morse code spells out "MELON."

*If the virus's health bar is not depleted before the song ends, it will loop for a few more bars, fading into static, with a short segment from [[Samurai Techno]] being audible.

*A similar track can be found here: https://itch.io/post/256481
{{LevelNavBox}}

Invisible (Night)

2026-02-06T02:13:48Z

Arca8ic: Rewritten lol

{{Level2
|image=File:InvisibleNightNew.png
|prequote="It's getting so foggy out there..."
|levelno=4-2N
|bpm=128
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Miner]]
''Unmentioned:''
* [[Richard Hugh]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
}}
|preclear=Hailey and that miner are both experiencing flare-ups. Visibility is low, treat them the best you can.
|postclear=Both patients have been treated successfully. Be sure to monitor them for the rest of their trip.
|postquote="The skies are clearing! Figuratively and literally!"
|sdesc=the midnight train
|amiss=10
|adesc=relaxing train
|bmiss=19
|bdesc=haunted train
|cmiss=29
|cdesc=crowded train
|dmiss=38
|ddesc=spooky train
|fdesc=broken train
|act=Act 4 Night
|levelprevno=4-1N
|levelprev=Rollerdisco Rumble
|levelnextno=4-3N
|levelnext=Steinway Reprise
|counterpartno=4-2
|counterpart=Invisible
}}
'''Invisible (Night)''' (4-2N) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[Invisible]].

[https://soundcloud.com/bl00dwave/invisible The track] was created by [https://soundcloud.com/bl00dwave bl00dwave].

== Synopsis ==

The player simultaneously treats the [[Miner]], [[Hailey]], [[Richard Hugh]] and the [[Cockatiel]] through their respective heart issues, as a dusty fog rolls through during the night. The level starts with the Miner being treated, with Hailey coming in shortly after, followed up by Richard Hugh, and finally, the Cockatiel is treated independently before being combined with the other three patients, with all four being treated at the same time.

== History ==
*Upon release, Richard Hugh's heartbeat featured solely [[Classic Beats]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPJoo4eBStw</ref> In a later update, this was changed, and Richard Hugh's heartbeat now features [[Row Xs]]. This is a feature characteristic of his heartbeats, and makes him fit better into the level.
*In the Act 5 update, this level received several changes.
::*Along with its Day Shift counterpart, this level received a visual change to more heavily include the use of fog. The background itself was also changed, now featuring a more detailed moon and a different shade of color for the night sky.
::*This level received a decrease in difficulty. In prior versions, the entire view of the level would be split into parallel screens to challenge the player's sense of rhythm and distort visual cues. This effect has been entirely removed.
::*The visual effect on the Miner, Hailey, and Richard Hugh toward the end of the level has been changed. In prior versions, the three patients' sprites would change into solid-color silhouettes. This effect has been changed to show a color flash effect on their sprites, fading in and out with a transparent element.
::*When the Cockatiel is first introduced, the Miner and Hailey will have their heartbeats join in soon after, with Richard Hugh's heartbeat being the last one to join in. A visual gag has been added for this moment; when the Miner and Hailey join in with the Cockatiel, Richard Hugh's heartbeat line will temporarily fade away, and his sprite will change to his 'miss' animation, where his face is covered with a popsicle. When Richard Hugh's heartbeat joins the other three patients, his sprite will change to show a frame of his typical idle animation, where his eyebrows are furrowed and his tail is pointing upward. This visual gag was likely added to give new comedic context behind the fact that his heartbeat is the last one to join in.
*There was a bug where [[Samurai Techno]] would begin playing at the end of the level. This has since been patched.

== Trivia ==
*

== References ==
<references />

{{LevelNavBox}}

Bitter Times

2026-02-04T07:46:39Z

Arca8ic:

{{Level2
|image=File:BitterTimes.png
|prequote="Please don't turn this into an argument."
|levelno=2-XN
|bpm=112, 98, 128
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Nicole|Nicole Ting]]
* [[Cole|Cole Brew]]
}}
|preclear= Patients' heartbeats are elevated in stress. Might be caused by Cole Brew participating in a song contest.
|postclear= Patients had a heated argument. They seem to both be feeling tense.
|postquote="I guess that was our first fight, huh?"
|passdesc= Beat the level with less than 35 misses (2 Checkpoints)
|act=Act 2 Night
|levelprevno=7-1
|levelprev=Blurred
|levelnextno=7-X
|levelnext=Miracle Defibrillator
|counterpart=All The Times
|counterpartno=2-X
}}
'''Bitter Times''' is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[All The Times]].

This is the seventh boss level in the game and the last level before the Finale. It is the first level to introduce multiple windows to the Window Dance mechanic and to introduce 7/8 time in oneshots/SVT beats. It is unlocked after beating [[Blurred]].

== Transcript ==
<tabber>
|-|Before Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Hey, intern. Think you can get my heartrate under control?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|I'm crunching hard on a deadline for the Neon Radio Song Contest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Whoever wins is gonna get a lot of eyeballs on their work and...ow...the chest pain isn't helping.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Up until now I feel like I've just been posting songs into the void, barely getting noticed.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Sometimes it feels like it's time to give up, stop chasing this whole dream, go "get a real job."
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|But this is finally my chance! It's within reach, I just have to stay focused to beat this deadline!
|-
|}

|-|Dialogue=
''[Interlude]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=texting}}
|I'm in the semifinals for the contest now, so I'm going to be busy.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|What contest? You never told me you were in a contest...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=texting}}
|I can't hang out for a while, but you can text me.
|-
|} 

''[Break]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|There you are. Why aren't you in your room?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|I was just taking a little walk to stretch my legs. Why?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|Well, every time I try to see you, you make a huge deal of needing "no distractions".
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|Yeah. And...?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=texting}}
|We have to make a new song for each round of the contest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|You have time for a walk, but can't drop by the cafe for a minute? Do you still like me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Can we not?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|I thought you'd be happy for me. I even wrote the song about you!
|}

|-|Failure=
First Part
''First Failure:
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Ouch. As if my heart didn't already hurt enough...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|Maybe give it another shot?
|-
|}
''Second Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|These past few days have been tough enough as it is.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Do you think you can try again?
|-
|}
''Third Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|I think the contest judges will like what I'm cooking.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I need you to keep my heart pumped so I can make it to the deadline!
|-
|}
''Fourth Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Whether he means to or not...I hate how he makes these things feel like my fault.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Is it my fault for being lonely? My fault for wanting more from our relationship?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|He rolls his eyes like I'm nagging him...and that makes it all feel so much worse.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|We can't control how we feel when we fall in love. I thought he'd understand that, more than anyone...
|-
|}
''Fifth Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|I didn't think we'd feel so attached when we started dating, but...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|...I really miss him. Please help us out if you can.
|-
|}
''Sixth Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|I feel like he's avoiding me...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|...but I can't just throw in the towel.
|-
|}
''Seventh Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|These chest pains are kind of distracting...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Please don't give up on us, intern.
|-
|}
Second Part
(TBA)

|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Thanks, intern. I feel like I was about to pop a blood vessel or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I need to get back to work if I want to finish this thing before the contest deadline.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|So, uh...tell Nicole she can still text me. I probably won't check it until later though.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|I need to, you know, actually get work done.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...I'm standing right here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|After that, tell her I'm not, like, "mad" or anything. I just didn't know this relationship was going to be so..."high maintenance".
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|I gotta go. Catch you later.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...seriously?
|}

''6-X Completed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...did you see that, intern?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|He acts so innocent, but he can be just as passive-aggressive as anyone else when he's in a bad mood.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|No different than anyone else I've dated. Go figure.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|But, anyway, thanks for helping me out with my heartrate. I feel like it was through the roof.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|So, uh...tell Cole he can still text me. I wasn't trying to step on his creativity or his dreams or whatever he thinks I was doing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|After all the songs we've written together...I just don't get why I wasn't allowed to be part of it. We could've entered the contest as a team, working together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Whatever. He's being weird. And trying to make me look like a jerk.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|See you around, intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Phew! Okay. I'm back.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|How was the rehab meeting? Hopefully it went smooth, I really don't have time to be checking in on them.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I thought the Rhythm Nurses would help with running tests and checking in on all the rooms...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...but now patients keep coming to me with complaints about how the robots get stuck in the doorways.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|And since they keep running in and out of the rooms to find me, it triggers the Rhythm Security Guards' sensors!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So then I have to explain to the security that it's okay for patients to move around, and...well...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Well, whatever! I don't even have time to figure that out because Lucky wants an update on his recovery schedule, and Mrs Stevenson too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Plus I still need to look into the virus so I can finish work on my...on my...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=dizzy}}
|Phew. I, uh...I think I need to take a breather for a second. My head is getting hot.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I'm going to step outside to get some air. C-Can you come too?
|}

''6-X Missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=run}}
|Wait, wait, hold on!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I know that this isn't quite, you know...my business...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...but I think it's worth noting that you might be having a hard time focusing because of your history of relying on caffeine!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|In the past, when you've worked hard on music...you've always associated that process with caffeine. It helped you focus, it brought you comfort.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|By being thrown into a high-stress deadline and not having that comfort...I think it's natural for you to feel antsy and distracted.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|But, more importantly! I think for the sake of your, um, relationship...you two should take a little bit of time by yourselves to collect your thoughts!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Between Cole's deadline and Nicole's job...you're not going to be able to get things done and also hash this all out. Right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|So better to take your time. I'm sure it will work out. It's best not to say anything you'll regret just because you're mad.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|At least, that's how I see it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Yeah, you're right.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I'm sorry, I just didn't like how you were-
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|No, no, I get it. And I was just starting to get annoyed that you kept pushing me away.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Go work on your thing. You know where to find me when you have some free time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|Great!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Ada, do you have a second?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|What's wrong?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|A few of the other patients keep asking me if you're free to help them out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaning}}
|I'm a bit busy because Edega really wants me to do something. Which is really distracting because last night I almost finished something really important-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|Are you okay? You're going to wear yourself out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's step out for some fresh air, alright?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Intern, you can come with us!
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Those two have had the knives out for each other all day.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I saw it all coming from a mile away! But the boy's too oblivious and the lady's too impatient.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|They were bound to butt heads eventually. The flirting phase is the easy part, the hard part comes when you have to get along.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Nobody can read minds, right? So you've gotta sit people down and tell them what you're feeling!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I guess today will go down in history as the coffee couple's first fight.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|But, y'know... there's nothing wrong with fightin' every once in a while as long as you keep it cordial and patch it up afterwards.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|A little fightin' is healthy! It means you're confident enough to stand up for your feelings.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That said... good luck to them! If they start fighting again, I'm leaving early for the day.
|-
|}

</tabber>

== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|English=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
[Refrain]
(All bit-bitter, bitterness)
(All bit-bitter, bitter times)
(All bit-bitter, bitterness)
(All bit-bitter, bitter times)

[Verse 1 - '''Nicole''', ''Cole'', Both]
'''All the times'''
'''That I've tried, still'''
'''can't get through to you'''
''All the times''
''You and me''
''Our love grows wordlessly''

'''All we do is write songs'''
''Songs catch what words can't say''
'''Can't say''' I found the perfect one

''Turns out we're the perfect pair''
'''Turns out love is never fair'''
''Now I'm'' craving much more of you

[Chorus]
Still I'm holding on
Our love is stronger than this
Our love is strong
I'm holding on
Til it's better

[Refrain]
(All bit-bitter, bitterness)
(All bit-bitter, bitter times)
(All bit-bitter, bitterness)
(All bit-bitter, bitter times)
(All bit-bitter, bitterness)
(All bit-bitter, bitter times)

[Verse 2 - '''Nicole''', ''Cole'', Both]
'''Just a muse'''
'''To be used'''
'''Just when you need me'''
''That's not true''
''I love you''
''Give me a chance and see''

'''But you're never really here'''
''I can't focus when you're near''
'''Could not care less if you write more''' ''(Care less and just write more)''

''You know how much this means to me''
'''Please sort out your priorities'''
''When did'' our love get so bittersweet?

[Chorus]
Still I'm holding on
Our love is stronger than this
Our love is strong
I'm holding on
Til it's better

[Instrumental Break]

'''You always need to be right'''
''You always make it a fight''
'''We're never''' going far
If this is what you really are!

[In unison]
You tell me you're fine, then turn, and whine, when will it - STOP
You tell me you're fine, then turn, and whine, why cant we- STOP

[Outro, in unison]
('''Go and write your songs and leave me, all you say is how you're sorry'''
''What more do you want from me, I already said I was sorry'')
('''Go and write your songs and leave me, all you say is how you're sorry'''
''What more do you want from me, I already said I was sorry'')
('''Go and write your songs and leave me, all you say is how you're sorry'''
''What more do you want from me, I already said I was sorry'')
('''Go and write your songs'''
''What more do you want'')

</poem>
</tabber>

== Trivia ==
* Bitter Times is the second boss stage to be part of an act other than what it represents, after [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]].
** However, Bitter Times is the only boss stage (or night shift of a boss stage) that is not the final level of an act, as it is presented as the second level of Act 7, while [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]] is the final level.

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Dreams Don't Stop

2026-02-03T00:59:46Z

Arca8ic:

{{Level2
|image=File:DreamsDontStop.png
|prequote="How long am I gonna be stuck in here?"
|levelno=5-X
|bpm=190, 175, 190, 155, 125, 100, 205
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Lucky|Maximo "Lucky" Jonronero]]
* [[Samurai]]
}}
|preclear=Patient hasn't accepted Dr Edega's offer for procedure yet. He's been seen doing physical therapy once a day.
|postclear=Patient's condition is doing well, and he's decided to stay until his physical therapy is complete.
|postquote="Maybe this place ain't so bad."
|passdesc=Reach the level epilogue with less than 25 misses. There is 1 checkpoint during the first cutscene and a health refill on the last cutscene.
|act=Act 5
|levelprevno=5-3
|levelprev=Seventh-Inning Stretch
|levelnextno=6-1
|levelnext=Something to Tell You
}}
'''Dreams Don't Stop''' (5-X) is a level in Rhythm Doctor.

It is the fifth boss level in the game. It is the first time that [[Window Dance]] is used to resize the window horizontally and vertically, in conjunction with previously established window movement. It is also the first level to utilise checkpoints, having one checkpoint during the first cutscene and a health refill on the last cutscene. Finally, it marks [[Lucia]]'s first appearance.

This level also introduces [[Blast Beats]].

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC3xw1L6ces The track] was created by fizzd.

== Synopsis ==
The level opens with Lucky expressing discontent over his continued state of injury, wondering how long the healing process will take. A montage then plays out, with Lucky being accompanied by the various hospital patients as time flashes by. His discontent grows into anger, leading into a conversation with the Miner where Lucky opens up about his past, worrying he will remain unaccomplished if he is unable to play baseball. The Samurai then asks Lucky if he can train him. Another montage plays out, showing Lucky training the Samurai on the field, then in a Beans Hopper cameo, as Logan and Hailey tag along to train with the Samurai. The Samurai then practices in the cafe, with Nicole pitching in to help, as Cole tags along in running with the cast. Lucky is then seeing coaching nearly all the hospital patients in the physiotherapy ward, giving a pep talk before their upcoming university game. The player then sees Ian warning Paige that the virus has returned, despite his efforts to keep it away. The view then cuts to Lucky, by himself, voicing his doubts out loud. The virus interferes as the view cuts to Lucky's dreams on the baseball field, heavily distorting the audio and visual cues. Afterwards, Lucky wakes up, in seemingly brighter spirits, as the view cuts to a representation of the hospital patients moving around on a heart-shaped baseball field, zooming in to focus on the Samurai using his bat to swing at baseballs. Lucky is then seen, in his typical baseball outfit, giving another pep talk to the hospital patients. His sprite gradually fades into his present-day self, with his arm cast and lack of baseball material, telling the patients that they will "live with no regrets" if they continue to push themselves. The lyrics fade in again during this moment, as the resolution of the level plays out. A dusty grain effect can be seen after another baseball field montage, displaying Lucky's past memories of him serving on the baseball field, of him standing on the hospital balcony, and of him engaging in exercises with the Miner. The level's final beat ends on the Samurai swinging at a baseball. After the level, Paige checks up on Lucky, to which he claims that he is feeling alright. Edega then speaks to Lucky about the aforementioned new rhythm treatment, now ready for use on patients, with the possibility of healing him permanently and in a fast manner. Lucky declines, stating that the friendly company of the hospital patients has made him want to stay at Middlesea Hospital, and that he has thoroughly enjoyed coaching them. Additionally, he cites the Miner's line about having "only one body," and that he does not want to risk permanently damaging it via risky treatment methods. Edega attempts to further pressure Lucky by claiming his contract is on the brink of being canceled and that he is disappointing his baseball fans. Lucky persists in declining the offer, claiming he has "found a better team." Ian then tells Paige that the cause of the virus has been the rhythm defibrillator itself all along. He claims he can fix it, but that he needs more time to do so. He says he'll need her and the intern to distract Edega in the meantime. Lucky then apologizes to the two doctors for his previous insults, before challenging the intern to an arm wrestle. The Miner, Nicole, and Hailey then compliment Lucky for his new friendly attitude, before Lucky tells them to shut up, out of embarrassment. Paige then tells the hospital patients to rest up, as Lucky chimes in to tell them that they'll be jogging laps around the block tomorrow. Paige then tells the intern that they have more work to do; the dialogue then transitions into the credits level, [[Helping Hands]].

== Transcript ==

<tabber>

|-| Tutorial=
{|
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Hello.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Dr Paige was supposed to be here to assist you, but she seems to be running late.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Getting distracted by other patients, presumably.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Before your next procedure, there's a few things you need to be prepped for.
|-
|''[Tutorial Begins]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} You've done an excellent job so far, regulating Mr Jonronero's heartbeat during this difficult time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} It's still behaving erratically, so there's a few new patterns to be prepared for.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}} According to Ian's notes, this first exercise is called the blast beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} It follows those "Get, Set!" cues that you learned back in the SVT Ward...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} ...but it's a bit off-time from how it usually goes.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Watch this demonstration.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} As you can hear, there's an extra whistle cue from the nurse to signal this type of beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Our patients' heartbeats are always unpredictable.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} If someone is going to master this defibrillation system, they need to be ready for anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Try not to miss any beats, even if that quick transition catches you off-guard.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Let's see how you do.
|-
|''[Player practices Blast Beats.]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Good enough.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}} There's another pattern you should brush up on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Mr Jonronero's heart is subdivided strangely. And sometimes it beats in quick chunks.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} I've told the nurse to warn you with a cue when this appears. She'll shout "One!"
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} One last test...
|-
|''[If the player has no misses:]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Excellent. You never miss a beat, do you?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Last time I saw Paige using the rhythm defibrillator, she was still struggling with swing beats.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Hm...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Ian is lagging behind on his research. I need you to keep the patient stabilized until he's done.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} It may take a few weeks, at this rate.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Once the new defibrillator is finally ready, we'll have a landmark procedure on our hands.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} You've done a lot for us in a short time. A promotion would be well-earned.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} I'll be watching.
|-
|}

|-|Dialogue=
''[Level start]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} They keep saying that 'healing takes time.'
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} How long is this gonna take?
|-
|''[Interlude]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} Hey! Everything okay?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Eh.
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} C'mon, let's do our stretches.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Ugh...fine...
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} It'll never be a hundred percent. You have to make peace with that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} I know...It's just....
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} I was never much of anyone as a kid.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Bad grades, couldn't ever focus, mom never understood me...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} But on the field, everything was different.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Without baseball... I feel like I'll just be that useless kid again.
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} ...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Sorry, I...
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}} Can you teach me baseball?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} wait what
|-
|[Interlude, in the form of text messages in Cole's room]
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}} let's play baseball
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} X
|-
|''[Interlude]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} Alright everyone! Tomorrow's the big day! The local university agreed to a game. It won't be easy.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} H-Hey Ada, we've got a problem...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} The virus is back.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}} No matter what we do, it sticks around.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}} Then the intern will have to keep watch on the whole team. What choice do we have?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Can't sleep...why is my heart racing?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Do I really care whether they win this pointless match?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Or does 'coaching' just mean that I'm giving up on my dreams?
|-
|''[Interlude]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} Ninth inning, team!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} I know how it feels. Like you're running on an empty tank. That it'd be easier to just let it be over.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} But don't give in.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} Y'know, when you all said you wanted me to coach you...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} ...I thought you were joking. I didn't think you'd stand a chance in a real game, but here you are.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} That's why I've learned never to listen to what coaches have to say. They're usually clueless.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} So listen to me just this once, then never listen to me again!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} If you push yourself further here...on a path you never thought you could run on...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} ...I know you'll live with no regrets!
|-
|[End of song]
{|
|
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|How are you feeling today, Mr Jonronero?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Not too bad, actually. Just taking it one day at a time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|The shoulder doesn't hurt so much anymore.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Excellent! Glad to hear it. Oh, and hey...congrats on your team's win!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|The hospital team, I mean. I can't believe you were able to whip them all into shape so fast.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Ha. Well, I was surprised to see they had it in them.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ah, there you are, Mr Jonronero.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Good news. Ian has completed a beta build of the new defibrillator.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}}
|If we perform the procedure today, you can be back in the pro league by tomorrow morning. No recovery period.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Wow. Wait, really? Tomorrow?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Of course. In time for the playoffs. Ready?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|.....
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Actually...I think I'll pass.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Excuse me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I couldn't tell at first, but it looks like I've been making good progress on my own.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Even if it's taking forever.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|When I got here, I was dying to get out, but...maybe this place ain't so bad.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|The people are...nice. And persistent.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I thought they were screwing around when they said they wanted to play ball. But they really went through with it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|And every point they scored...it felt just as good as scoring my own.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Maybe even better.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I've spent my whole career trying to make miracles happen on pure grit and determination.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|But after seeing how pumped they were winning just one little game...maybe all that energy I built up is better spent somewhere else.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|If your "beta build" thingy goes wrong...I might lose this part of me that's still left.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I can't do that. I've only got one body, y'know?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Interesting. The choice is your own, but, if I may...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}}
|From what I can tell, the status of your next contract with the Middlesea Scales seems to be hanging by a thread.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You're keeping your fans waiting. And your team. I can't imagine that reflects well on you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Well, maybe I've found a better team.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Thanks for the offer anyway, doc. Good luck with your beta testing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Hrm.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Interesting.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Enjoy the rest of your stay. I'm sure Dr Paige must know what's best for you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hey, uh, Ada...we should talk.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|What's up?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|About that virus, Connectifia Abortus...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|The intern's work at the baseball game, handling the big flare-up...it gave me a lot of great info.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I think I've figured it out. It's the rhythm defibrillation system itself that keeps causing the glitches.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Oh...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Yeah. Yikes, right? But there's good news! I think we can fix it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I just need more time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Edega keeps dragging me away to work on his new "miracle cure" thing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|If you and the intern can keep him busy, and take care of all the patients...I can figure out how to get rid of the virus!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|That's good!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Y-yeah! Although, maybe a little bit easier said than done.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Definitely...but the intern's been unstoppable so far!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Together, we'll keep things running as smooth as-
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Oh hey, doc.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Since I'm gonna be stuck here anyway, and I'm still feeling the post-victory glow...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...I wanna get something off my chest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|You two aren't so bad. Maybe.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I mean, you do spew a bunch of techno-jargon at me. And keep me cooped up in bed all the time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|And, uh, make me eat yogurt and weird vegetable mush.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|But...at the end of the day...I know you're just trying to help.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Sorry if I gave you a rough time. Or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Not at all! We're just here to do right by you, no matter what. Even on the days when being here isn't so fun.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Well, from now on, I'll try not make your life a livin' hell, haha. I promise.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|And as for you, intern. Once I finish my recovery...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...I'm challengin' you to an arm wrestle!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|So you better not transfer to any other clinics, y'hear?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|(The intern is gonna break this man like a twig...)
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner}}
|Making friends over here, Coach? I knew you had it in ya!
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Loving that hustle, Coach! The charm! The can-do attitude!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Awwwww, Coach! If you just wanted to make friends, you shoulda just asked! We'll be your friends!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=angry}}
|S-shut up!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Alright, everyone! Party's over! Back to your rooms!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Yeah! Rest up real good, because you're all joggin' laps around the block tomorrow!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|D-does he mean us too?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I think so! C'mon intern, let's hustle!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|There's still a lot of work to do.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|You ready?
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} Did you hear about the hospital baseball team?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} They went up against a university and actually won!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I overheard that girl Hailey stressin' about how they were going to come up with a uniform.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} She wanted matching outfits for the team.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I figured I'd help her out... so I gave her a box of old hospital staff uniforms. For the janitors and such.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} Turns out that was exactly what she needed! Using those old ratty things, she sewed together those really cute baseball uniforms.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} Now, I'll be honest with ya, I was tempted to join the team myself.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I've got a real mean arm. I could see myself pitching.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} But... well, I chickened out. I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of Lucky.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I figured maybe my energy would be better spent somewhere else.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} That's why I went to the game and cheered loud and proud from the bleachers!
|-
|}
</tabber>

== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|English=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
[Verse 1]
To all my fans (To all the fans)
I tried my best but things are tough
I'm out of luck (You're out of luck)
My joints are torn, I can't hold on

Everybody believes there must be
Something wrong with me,
To stay this way
But my dreams don't stop,
So I'll keep holding on

[Verse 2]
The air is still
But there's no peace inside this place
Fans lose their cool
My team moves on, I've been replaced
I'm fed up with waiting
My body is fading
I'm sick of your sympathy

[Outro]
I'm stepping away
From all my regrets of yesterday
I'm more than my dreams
It's time to move on
To all of my friends, I'm holding on
</poem>
</tabber>

== History ==
* Before the 1.0 release, a dialog was present before playing the level, instructing the user to disable Steam Overlay as indicated:
::{|
|-
|
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} Before we continue, we should-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}} Sorry, hold on. My phone's buzzing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} Hello? O-oh, okay...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} Apparently, it's for you.
|-
|"In order to ensure optimal performance while using the Rhythm Doctor defibrillation system...
|-
|...we highly recommend that you disable your Steam Overlay before proceeding.
|-
|To disable, right-click Rhythm Doctor in your library.
|-
|Go to Properties, go to General, then disable the option labeled "Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game." Then, restart the game."
|-
|*click*
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}} ...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}} ...cool...can I have my phone back...
|-
|}
* This advisory was removed once the game was updated to allow levels with window resize to support Steam overlay.

== Trivia ==
* This level now marks Lucia's first appearance within a main story level. Prior to the Act 5 update, [[Art Exercise]] was the first and only level Lucia could be seen in, as a patient or character. This makes it one of the few Early Access levels to retroactively change the first appearance of a previously established character.
* This is the only boss stage to have a tutorial.

{{LevelNavBox}}

Intimate (Night)

2026-01-28T18:57:47Z

Arca8ic:

{{Level2
|song=Intimate (Night)
|image=File:Intimate (Night).png
|prequote="Are we really just friends? Why won't he say something?"
|levelno=1-2N
|bpm=90
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Hailey]]
''Unmentioned:''
* [[Logan]]
}}
|othercharacters={{Plainlist|
* [[Ian]]
}}
|preclear=Both adolescent patients are experiencing an anxious tightness in their chest. Treating them together may prove extra effective.
|postclear=Both patients report feeling relief. Fortunately, they have each other to talk it out if pain returns. [They're a couple, right?]
|postquote="Everything will be okay. I think he's just shy."
|sdesc=you've got great charisma
|amiss=6
|adesc=you've got charm
|bmiss=12
|bdesc=the mood is awkward
|cmiss=18
|cdesc=the mood is pretty bad
|dmiss=24
|ddesc=the mood is tense...
|fdesc=yikes...
|act=Act 1 Night
|levelprevno=1-1N
|levelprev=Samurai Dubstep
|levelnextno=2-1N
|levelnext=wish i could care less
|counterpartno=1-2
|counterpart=Intimate
}}
'''Intimate (Night)''' (1-2) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[Intimate]].

== Synopsis ==

The player treats Hailey as she expresses confusion and sadness over Logan's reluctance to confess his romantic feelings to her. Halfway through the level, Logan insists on being treated in the same room as Hailey, attempting to build up the courage to confess his feelings to her. Unlike the day level, where the player had Paige's cooperation to treat the two patients, Ian does not cooperate with the player to treat both patients at once. Since his game "finally found a match," he leaves the player to treat both patients at once by themself. After the level, Hailey tries to get Logan to confess his feelings, but he is once again too nervous to properly do so, and leaves abruptly, leaving Hailey confused and sadder. The post-clear text for Hailey has her saying "Everything will be okay. I think he's just shy," signifying that Hailey is feeling better despite the lack of resolution.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Dialogue=
''[Level start]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|Doctor!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|You've gotta help me!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|Everything with Logan has been so back-and-forth.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|Does he really think that we're just friends?
|}
''[Interlude]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|A-another patient is insisting on being treated in here as well.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Ah, my game finally found a match.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Gotta run. I have faith in you!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=perturbed}}
|Logan?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Hailey! I want to tell you something!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|(No more chickening out...just say it!)
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Feeling any better, Logan?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I think so, yeah.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|So, what was it you wanted to tell me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|You keep saying that there's something super important on your mind
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|and then your chest starts hurting. So, what is it?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Oh! Umm, yeah, totally...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|It's just that, y'know...we've been hanging out a lot, and...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|I always feel like we've been super close, and...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Umm...uh, I'll catch you later! We'll talk about it another time!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|(Smooth.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|Oh, okay. Bye, then?
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Are those teens officially dating, or what?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I always see 'em walking around, holdin' hands, being all mushy.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Next thing I know, they're crying and everything's all awkward between them.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Teenagers are so DRAMATIC.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Love ain't so complicated! Just ask each other out to a movie and get it over with!
|}
</tabber>

== 2P Changes ==
* After the first four inputs, Logan appears in his ward, controlled by Player 2 and featuring the same heartbeat as Hailey before the first interlude. After the first interlude, the Xs on Logan's row disappear as a new pattern of beats emerges, coinciding with an added piano melody. The Xs reappear as the piano melody fades away before the last four inputs.

== History ==
* In the Flash demo, Logan remains as the initial patient, with a "Samurai Girl", nearly identical to Samurai in appearance except for lighter facial skin representing make up, appearing instead of Hailey.
** The doctor says they're going on a night out, with Logan reacting to the new patient in bewilderment:
::{|
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|"What..?"
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|".."
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|"Who on earth is this?!"
|}
* Before the 2P Co-Op update, Player 1 had full control of Hailey's standalone heartbeat, with Player 2 having no gameplay input until after the first interlude, where they take care of the second patient's heartbeat. Thus 1-2N has less input complexity than 1-2 as the two players had to juggle control of the first patient's heartbeat.
* The 2P chart received an overhaul upon the release of the 2P Co-Op update.

== Trivia ==
*In-game, this level lists Hailey as being the sole patient. This is untrue, as Logan is another patient the player has to treat in the level. This is likely done on purpose; the Day Shift counterpart has the player only treating a single patient, which sets up the surprise for the Night Shift level to have the player treating both Hailey and Logan at once.
*Ian's dialogue mentions his game having "found a match," leaving the player to take care of both Hailey and Logan. This contrasts 1-2, where Paige cooperates with the player and takes care of the second patient. However, in 2P mode, 1-2 has altered dialogue where Paige simply instructs Player 2 to take care of Hailey. Since 1-2N has no altered dialogue for if 2P is enabled, this unintentionally makes Ian's dialogue out of place; Paige has demonstrated that it is valid to instruct the second player to take care of a patient, so Ian has no need to bring up the fact that he needs to attend his game, and he should instead instruct Player 2 to take care of Logan.

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Intimate

2026-01-28T18:22:31Z

Arca8ic:

{{Level2
|song=Intimate
|image=File:Intimate.png
|prequote="Did I say the wrong thing to her? My chest feels tight..."
|levelno=1-2
|bpm=90
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Logan]]
''Unmentioned (treated by Paige in Single-Player):''
* [[Hailey]]
}}
|othercharacters={{Plainlist|
* [[Paige]]
}}
|preclear=Patient experiencing sudden heart strain. He seems to have something weighing on his mind.
|postclear=Patient on the road to recovery. I've noted that conversation with patient "Hailey" can help with the butterflies in his stomach.
|postquote="Everything will be okay. We still have each other!"
|sdesc=matchmaker
|amiss=6
|adesc=we make a good team, huh?
|bmiss=12
|bdesc=not bad, i guess...
|cmiss=18
|cdesc=oh my days
|dmiss=24
|ddesc=you can do better...
|fdesc=not feeling the love tonight
|act=Act 1
|levelprevno=1-1
|levelprev=Samurai Techno
|levelnextno=1-X
|levelnext=Battleworn Insomniac
|counterpartno=1-2N
|counterpart=Intimate (Night)
}}
'''Intimate''' (1-2) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. The Night Shift version is [[Intimate (Night)]].

It introduces the characters [[Logan]] and [[Hailey]], and the [[Row Xs]] mechanic.

== Synopsis ==

The player treats Logan for what Ian calls "excessive schmaltziness." Halfway through the level, Hailey insists on being treated in the same room as Logan. The player and [[Paige|Dr Paige]] cooperate to treat the two, Paige handling Hailey's row. After the level, Hailey explains to Logan that she got worried since he had told her he was going to the hospital without any explanation. Logan apologizes, explaining that he said "something stupid" in their last conversation, before Hailey cuts him off to reassure him, saying that they now have time to discuss what it was that he wanted to say. Paige then continues the player's tour of the hospital.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hey! Before we move on, some tips about a new type of heartbeat...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This time, you'll get a new kind of patient.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Sometimes people come to us with this problem.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Their heart skips a beat. (So let's catch it while they're still in reach.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|When a red X shows up on the line, that beat will be silent.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Just count the numbers in your head...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...and hit on the seventh beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|(Excuse the nurse, she's Chinese.)
|}
::''On miss'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Oh dear.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Remember to hit the spacebar on the SEVENTH BEAT.
|}
::''On barely'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Aah, almost!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|If you are having trouble, try tapping out the ghost beats somewhere nearby.
|}
::''On first hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Wow, you're a natural.
|-
|}
::''On second hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Yuh-huh.
|-
|}
::''On third hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|One more.
|-
|}
::{|
''[Two Player]''
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Oh yes.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|By the way, I see that you've brought a friend along!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|That's great! We need all the help we can get.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|We’re glad you could join us!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hm…wait, now that there’s two of you, it might get confusing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|…Is it okay if I call you “Player 2”? Like you’re teaming up at an arcade.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Is this because I tould you to stop calling me that when we operate together?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|ANYWAY...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|While treating patients, the work load will be roughly split between you two.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Sometimes, you’ll have to take turns handling a single patient.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let's practice!
|-
|}
::Messing up in Two-Player tutorial:
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let's try that again. Pay attention to who's handling the patient!
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Nice!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Good job.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Your next patient isn't even actually sick.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I think he's just suffering from excessive schmaltziness.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hopefully you can snap him out of it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Well, good luck!
|-
|}
|-|Dialogue=
''[Level start]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|Doctor!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|You've gotta help me!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|My heart's not feeling too good...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|I don't know what to do...
|}
''[Interlude]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|What?!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Another patient is insisting on being treated in here as well.
|}
:: ''[Single Player]''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I'll handle the new one.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You focus on the boy.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|What? Woah.
|-
|}
:: ''[Two Player]''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Player Two!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You handle that one!
|-
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|She's...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|She's here too!
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Great job, intern!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Woah, uh...hey H-Hailey, I had no idea you were here too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Yeah! Well, funny story...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|You said something about having to go to the hospital,
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|and then you never texted back to explain why!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|So, I kinda started freaking out, thinking you got sick.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|I got so worried, my chest started to hurt. So my parents had me come here too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=perturbed}}
|I didn't think it'd be so...musical, though.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|W-we're, uh, experimenting with some new methods.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|When I heard that you were on this floor too, I wanted to come visit!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Oh, cool!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Um, sorry. That last time we talked...I got flustered, I think I said something stupid. What I meant was-
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|No, don't worry about it! At least we have plenty of time to hang out while we're stuck here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|You can tell me whatever was really on your mind, okay?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Alright, that's probably enough for now. Let's let Logan get his rest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ready, intern? Let's continue the tour.
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Did you see those two kiddos?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|They totally have a thing for each other, that's what I think.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|You would think I got the scoop from "eavesdropping", but...
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|...they just talk really loud, we can all hear them down the hall.
|}
</tabber>

== 2P Changes ==
* The tutorial for this level introduces the "Switch!" cue, where control of a row is passed from one player to another.
* Player 1 and Player 2 swap control of Logan's heartbeat three times. After the first interlude, Player 2 takes control of Hailey's heartbeat instead of the CPU. Paige's dialogue changes, directing Player 2 to take care of Hailey, while Player 1 takes control of Logan's heartbeat. The two players retain control of their respective heartbeats until the level ends.

== History ==
* There were formerly two instances of inputs being two beats apart on Logan's row. Following a nerf, the second input has been removed in each of these instances, although they remain in 1-2N.
* Before the 2P Co-Op update, there was no tutorial for rows switching between players, and the switches had no audible cue. "Switch!" cues were added in the 2P Co-Op update alongside their tutorial.

== Trivia ==
* Since 1-2 and 1-2N have identical beat patterns, with the only difference being a change in dialogue and visuals, playing in 2P mode makes it possible to functionally experience 1-2N before 1-2N is actually unlocked.
* This is one of two levels in which 2P mode enables player control of a patient whose heartbeat is normally controlled by an NPC, the other being [[Distant Duet]].

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Samurai Dubstep

2026-01-28T17:52:40Z

Arca8ic:

{{Level2
|song=Samurai Dubstep
|image=File:Samurai Dubstep.png
|prequote="... (He is having a nightmare.)"
|levelno=1-1N
|bpm=130
|patients=[[Samurai]]
|preclear=Patient's chest pain has returned. He reports experiencing colorful hallucinations and hearing heavy bass drops.
|postclear=Patient is on their way to a full recovery. I've advised for them to party just a little bit less hard.
|postquote="... (He seems relieved.)"
|sdesc=music festival headliner
|amiss=5
|adesc=dubstep maestro
|bmiss=10
|bdesc=not bad i guess..
|cmiss=15
|cdesc=you aren't feeling the wubwub...
|dmiss=20
|ddesc=you aren't feeling the wubwub...
|fdesc=you aren't feeling the wubwub...
|act=Act 1 Night
|levelnextno=1-2N
|levelnext=Intimate (Night)
|counterpartno=1-1
|counterpart=Samurai Techno
}}
'''Samurai Dubstep''', also known as '''Oriental Dubstep''' or '''Koto Shoko Techno (Hard)''' (1-1) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[Samurai Techno]].

== Synopsis ==

The player treats the Samurai in a Japanese themed room which quickly transitions into various 3D-shaped cubic backgrounds. After the level, Paige congratulates the player and informs them of the mechanics behind unlocking night shift levels, and that said levels are more difficult than the day shift counterparts. The post-clear text for Samurai implies that the visuals during the level were a result of the Samurai "partying hard."

== Transcript ==
<tabber>
|-|After clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Great work!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|A lot of the patients here need to be treated again when different issues flare up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|If you prove you can perform well enough on the patient, then we can trust you to handle the follow-up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|These operations are usually tougher.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Come back to these patients when you're up for a challenge.
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I saw you operating on that samurai guy again. It got me thinking.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|He could be some sort of history nerd cosplaying in intricate armor. OR MAYBE...
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|...he entered some sort of time rift, and woke up hundreds of years in the future.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I'll keep my eyes on him and I'll let ya know.
|}
</tabber>

== 2P Changes ==

* An additional blue Samurai is added to the level for Player 1 with his respective additional heartbeat row, with the original red Samurai assigned to Player 2. Most heartbeats alternate between the two Samurais, except for seven inputs which are handled by both players.

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
*

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Samurai Techno

2026-01-28T17:16:39Z

Arca8ic:

{{Level2
|song=Samurai Techno
|image=File:Samurai Techno.png
|prequote="..."
|levelno=1-1
|bpm=200
|patients=[[Samurai]]
|preclear=Patient is experiencing a strange heartbeat. Administer treatment using seven-beat rhythm procedure.
|postclear=Strain on the patient's heart has been relieved. He has been advised to dress in less heavy armor when attending night clubs.
|postquote="... (He seems pleased.)"
|sdesc=samurai says: you are a lifesaver
|amiss=5
|adesc=samurai says: you are maestro
|bmiss=15
|bdesc=samurai says: you are satisfactory
|cmiss=20
|cdesc=samurai says: try again please
|dmiss=25
|ddesc=samurai says: this is terrible form of alternative medicine
|fdesc=samurai says: are you awake
|act=Act 1
|levelnextno=1-2
|levelnext=Intimate
|counterpartno=1-1N
|counterpart=Samurai Dubstep
|act2 = Halloween
|levelprevno2 = 1-BOO
|levelprev2 = theme of really spooky bird
}}
'''Samurai Techno''', also known as '''Oriental Techno''' or '''Koto Shoko Techno''' (1-1) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. The Night Shift version is [[Samurai Dubstep]].

Samurai Techno is the first level in the game. It introduces the [[Samurai]] character and [[Classic Beats]].

== Synopsis ==

The level begins immediately after the [[Act 1]] tutorial. The player treats the Samurai in a Japanese themed room which transitions to a surreal space background. After the level, Paige remarks that the ''Rhythm Doctor'' program "really works", and that the player will be a huge help around the hospital, remarking that they have been busy recently. The player then moves on to their treatment of a new adolescent patient.

== Transcript ==
<tabber>
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You did it! (Woah, it really works.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You'll be a huge help in getting to all of these people. It's been crazy around here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|G-good job! Not a bad sense of rhythm, either. That'll be perfect.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's move on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|We got a new patient in here today, an adolescent. You can help him the same way.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Be sure to check your pager for some basic patient info I jotted down when they were admitted.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Alright, let's go.
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Did you see that samurai-looking dude?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|What's his deal? Is he like, going to a convention or something?
|}
</tabber>

== 2P Changes ==

* An additional blue Samurai is added to the level for Player 1 with his respective additional heartbeat row, with the original red Samurai assigned to Player 2. When the rhythm starts to alternate between starting on onbeats and offbeats, Player 1's Samurai has inputs on the onbeats, whereas Player 2's Samurai has inputs on the offbeats. Otherwise, the secondary Samurai has nearly the exact same heartbeat as the default Samurai.

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==

* Samurai Techno was the first level in the Flash Demo, where it was called ''Oriental Techno'', and very briefly, ''Koto Shoko Techno''.
* In the Flash Demo version, the rank text for the F rank was "samurai say: are you high"

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Samurai Techno

2026-01-28T17:12:52Z

Arca8ic:

{{Level2
|song=Samurai Techno
|image=File:Samurai Techno.png
|prequote="..."
|levelno=1-1
|bpm=200
|patients=[[Samurai]]
|preclear=Patient is experiencing a strange heartbeat. Administer treatment using seven-beat rhythm procedure.
|postclear=Strain on the patient's heart has been relieved. He has been advised to dress in less heavy armor when attending night clubs.
|postquote="... (He seems pleased.)"
|sdesc=samurai says: you are a lifesaver
|amiss=5
|adesc=samurai says: you are maestro
|bmiss=15
|bdesc=samurai says: you are satisfactory
|cmiss=20
|cdesc=samurai says: try again please
|dmiss=25
|ddesc=samurai says: this is terrible form of alternative medicine
|fdesc=samurai says: are you awake
|act=Act 1
|levelnextno=1-2
|levelnext=Intimate
|counterpartno=1-1N
|counterpart=Samurai Dubstep
|act2 = Halloween
|levelprevno2 = 1-BOO
|levelprev2 = theme of really spooky bird
}}
'''Samurai Techno''', also known as '''Oriental Techno''' or '''Koto Shoko Techno''' (1-1) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. The Night Shift version is [[Samurai Dubstep]].

Samurai Techno is the first level in the game. It introduces the [[Samurai]] character and [[Classic Beats]].

== Synopsis ==

The level begins immediately after the [[Act 1]] tutorial. The player treats the Samurai in a Japanese themed room which transitions to a surreal space background. After the level, Paige remarks that the ''Rhythm Doctor'' program "really works", and that the player will be a huge help around the hospital, remarking that they have been busy recently. The player then moves on to their treatment of a new adolescent patient.

== Transcript ==
<tabber>
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You did it! (Woah, it really works.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You'll be a huge help in getting to all of these people. It's been crazy around here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|G-good job! Not a bad sense of rhythm, either. That'll be perfect.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's move on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|We got a new patient in here today, an adolescent. You can help him the same way.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Be sure to check your pager for some basic patient info I jotted down when they were admitted.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Alright, let's go.
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Did you see that samurai-looking dude?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|What's his deal? Is he like, going to a convention or something?
|}
</tabber>

== 2P Changes ==

* An additional blue Samurai is added to the level for Player 2, with his respective additional heartbeat row. When the rhythm starts to alternate between starting on onbeats and offbeats, Player 1's Samurai has inputs on the onbeats, whereas Player 2's Samurai has inputs on the offbeats. Otherwise, the secondary Samurai has nearly the exact same heartbeat as the default Samurai.

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==

* Samurai Techno was the first level in the Flash Demo, where it was called ''Oriental Techno'', and very briefly, ''Koto Shoko Techno''.
* In the Flash Demo version, the rank text for the F rank was "samurai say: are you high"

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2026-01-27T13:58:09Z

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| <center><big>Hi, I guess. I'm '''Arca8ic'''.</big> I'm known by various aliases on different platforms, or even on the same platform, so that can make it difficult to pinpoint who I am.</center>

I've been a fan of ''Rhythm Doctor'' for a quite a while, no doubt, though I actually only started playing the game in 2026. Back on the [https://www.mariowiki.com/User:Arca8ic Mario Wiki], I was responsible for adding a lot of the 2-player variants to the microgames in ''[https://www.mariowiki.com/WarioWare:_Get_It_Together! WarioWare: Get It Together!]''. No idea why, but I'm weirdly obsessed with the difficulty levels of microgames. And some of the 2-player variants are kind of like extra levels, so...

...you bet this is definitely analogous to night shifts and the 2P versions of levels. Not sure what I'll contribute to here, but hey, you never know what'll work out unless you try.

<center><big>Some fun facts on me:</big></center>

* My gateway into Rhythm Doctor was through... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esguRvgT09M this old Lockstep level.]
** What followed after is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4scQhVIDkUA GDColon's recreation of Rhythm Doctor in Geometry Dash], which seemed to be a motivator for many as well.
** And then... Delay Pedal got involved in it somehow? Maybe because it's a scrapped level, but either way, always had my eyes out for it.
* My first Rhythm Doctor custom level is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FffXQaxsrds SnoodDood - Heartbeat (Extended)], not counting a [[Classy]] modification and [[Supraventricular Tachycardia]] remake.

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