Rhythm Heaven Megamix
| Rhythm Heaven Megamix | |
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European Box art | |
| Developer(s) | Nintendo SPD |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Director(s) | Masami Yone |
| Producer(s) | Tsunku |
| Programmer(s) | Takafumi Masaoka |
| Artist(s) | Ko Takeuchi |
| Composer(s) |
Tsunku Shinji Ushiroda Asuka Ito Yumi Takahashi Megumi Inoue |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release date(s) | |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
Rhythm Heaven Megamix, known in Europe as Rhythm Paradise Megamix, in Korea as Rhythm World: The Best Plus (리듬 세상 더베스트 플러스), and in Japan as Rhythm Tengoku: The Best Plus (リズム天国 ザ・ベスト＋ Rizumu Tengoku: Za Besuto Purasu), is a rhythm game developed by Nintendo SPD for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the fourth game in Nintendo's Rhythm Heaven series and compiles stages from the series' previous entries; Rhythm Tengoku, Rhythm Heaven, and Rhythm Heaven Fever. The game was released in Japan on June 11, 2015[1][2] in North America on June 15, 2016,[3] in Europe on October 21, 2016,[4] in Australia & New Zealand on October 22, 2016,[5] and in South Korea on December 1, 2016.
Gameplay
Like previous entries in the series, Rhythm Heaven Megamix is composed of several rhythm-based stages, requiring players to play in time with the music in order to clear each stage. The game uses the traditional control scheme featured in the original Rhythm Tengoku, which uses the A, B, and directional buttons on the Nintendo 3DS. The game can be optionally played with the stylus, though controls are more simplified compared to Rhythm Heaven. The game features over 100 stages, including about 70 taken from previous entries in the series (including the GBA release, which was never released in the west) and about 30 brand new ones, as well as new Remix stages based on the game's Rainbow Towers which combine the previous rhythm games in the tower (or more rhythm games) into one song. Tower-themed elements are incorporated into the remix while every character in the present rhythm games get to wear special tower-themed Props (except for the Left-Hand, Right-Hand and Final Remixes). Ratings for stages are now awarded based on a score meter indicating how well the player performed. Each stage also features a special Skill Star point, which awards bonuses for hitting a certain part of the level with precise timing. Playing through songs earns Medals that can be used to unlock bonuses such as additional rhythm games.[6][7]
Megamix features a Story Mode in which players try to help a character named Tibby reach Heaven World, his home. The mode has players play through stages in a linear format, which is broken up by challenge minigames, before allowing players to tackle various towers in any order they choose. Some of the game's stages have two or three variants. The first is the "Story/Prequel" version that has an much easier challenge. These variants feature new graphics and new age/futuristic/electronic/techno themed music incorporated into the stage. The second is the "Returns/Sequel" version, which is the original version of the stage that has music taken from the Rhythm Heaven title it first appeared in (except for the new games exclusive to Megamix, in which they feature their own music). Only three Rhythm Games (Figure Fighter, The Clappy Trio and Rhythm Rally) have "Triquels", which are much harder versions of the Sequel versions. One of the new rhythm games (Catchy Tune) was originally going to have a triquel version, but the idea was scrapped during development.
There are also 10 updated versions of older games that feature new graphics, and some of the returning rhythm games from Tengoku and Heaven (DS) feature new music and redesigned graphics. Outside of the Story Mode, players can attempt Perfect Campaigns, which require players to clear selected stages without making any mistakes, or take on challenges on the Challenge Train, which can be played with up to four players via Download Play. The Challenge Mode in the game also has two WarioWare crossover challenges named as "Wario... Where?", which replaces some of the rhythm games' main characters with characters from the WarioWare series (This is due to both the WarioWare and Rhythm Heaven franchises being made by the same developers). The game also features bonus rhythm games (all from previous entries in the series) and a Figure Fighter V.S. challenge that uses the 3DS's StreetPass functionality.[6]
Rhythm Games
The following Rhythm Games are playable in Rhythm Heaven Megamix.
| From Rhythm Tengoku | From Rhythm Heaven | From Rhythm Heaven Fever | New Rhythm Games | Tower Remixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karate Man d n | Fillbots e | Air Rally e | Catchy Tune e | Lush Remix o |
| Rhythm Tweezers e | Glee Club e | Figure Fighter c | Fruit Basket e | Honeybee Remix g |
| The Clappy Trio c | Shoot-Em'-Up e | Micro-Row e | First Contact e | Machine Remix h |
| Bunny Hop | Airboarder f | Exhibition Match | Tongue Lashing | Citrus Remix |
| Sneaky Spirits e | Rhythm Rally c | Flipper-Flop e | LumBEARjack e | Donut Remix |
| Power Calligraphy | Blue Birds | Flock Step | Super Samurai Slice e | Barbershop Remix |
| Spaceball | Dog Ninja | Hole in One e | Sumo Brothers | Songbird Remix |
| Rat Race | Fan Club i e | Working Dough e | Animal Acrobat e | Left-Hand Remix |
| Tap Trial e | Frog Hop e j | Ringside | Tangotronic 3000 | Right-Hand Remix |
| Ninja Bodyguard | Freeze Frame | Launch Party | Pajama Party | Final Remix |
| Marching Orders | Munchy Monk | See-Saw | Blue Bear | |
| Space Dance e | Lockstep | Cheer Readers | Kitties! | |
| Bouncy Road b | The Dazzles b k | Built to Scale b | Karate Man: Senior | |
| Night Walk b | Big Rock Finish b | Double Date b | Charging Chicken a | |
| Quiz Show b | Karate Man: Kicks! b l | Catch of the Day b | ||
| Sick Beats a | Coin Toss a | Fork Lifter b | ||
| Love Rap b | ||||
| Bossa Nova b | ||||
| Screwbot Factory b | ||||
| Board Meeting b | ||||
| Samurai Slice b | ||||
| Packing Pests b | ||||
| Monkey Watch b | ||||
| Karate Man: Combos! b m | ||||
| Clap Trap a |
- Notes
^a Appears as an Endless Game.
^b Appears as a Bonus Game.
^c Includes "Sequel" and "Triquel" versions.
^d Includes "Returns!" version with vocals in the background.
^e Includes "Sequel" version.
^f Uses the song That's Paradise, sung by Takeru.
^o Uses the song Love Story (Tokimeki No Story in JP versions). In the japanese version, it has vocals while the international versions instead use an instumental version of the song.
^g Uses the song I'm a lady now, sung by Hotzmic (ホツミック), Tsunku♂'s daughter.
^h Uses the song In the Grain of Big Tears, sung by Hikaru Ohashi (大橋光). Like in Lush Remix and in the second staff credits roll, it has vocals in japanese versions while the international versions instead use an instumental version of the song.
^i Uses the song Thrilling! Is This Love?, sung by Errina.
^j Uses the song Young Love Rock 'n' Roll, sung by Tsunku♂ (Credited in Rhythm Heaven as Occhama).
^k Uses the song Love Ooh Ooh Paradise, sung by The Possible.
^l Uses the song Struck By the Rain, sung by Canary Club.
^m Uses the song Lonely Storm.
^n Unlocked from the beginning of the Story mode after the Rhythm Test is cleared, and like in Rhythm Tengoku, it is the first game you play.
Development
Masami Yone, the director of Rhythm Heaven Fever, assumed the same role for Megamix. He was assisted by Takumi Hatakeyama, who previously worked as a programmer and designer for WarioWare D.I.Y. and Rhythm Heaven Fever. Ko Takeuchi returns as the art director, and Yoshio Sakamoto as the general producer. The music is done by Tsunku♂, who also serves as the game's producer. Megamix was the final game developed by Nintendo SPD1 before it was merged into Nintendo Entertainment Planning and Development.
In 2016, Nintendo announced that the game would launch in North America, Europe and Australia "later" that year.[8] The game was released as a Nintendo eShop exclusive in North America on June 15, 2016 during Nintendo's Treehouse Livestream presentation at E3 2016. The game will receive a physical retail release in Europe on October 21, 2016.[9] Like the European release of Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise, the English versions of the game feature both English and Japanese audio.[10]
Reception
Rhythm Heaven Megamix received favourable reviews from Famitsu reviewers, scoring 34/40 (8/8/8/10) in Famitsu Score, and praised for various aspects including its great variety in gameplay despite the simple controls, and supportive feedback from input timing effects.[11]
The game debuted at No. 1 in Japanese charts maintained by Media Create, recording 158,000 copies sold in its first week of release.[12] As of 26 February 2016, total Japanese sales reached 650.000 copies.
References
- ↑ Michael McWhertor (January 14, 2015). "New Rhythm Heaven coming to Nintendo 3DS in 2015". Polygon. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ↑ "3DS「リズム天国 ザ・ベスト＋」が6月11日に発売。新旧合わせて100種類以上のリズムゲームが楽しめる". 4Gamer. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/743229771161677825
- ↑ http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/06/rhythm_paradise_megamix_is_getting_physical_in_europe
- ↑ http://www.nintendo.com.au/rhythm-paradise-megamix-bounces-into-australia-and-new-zealand-on-october-22
- 1 2 "「リズム天国 ザ・ベスト＋」は，「ベスト＋」の名に恥じないボリューム＆クオリティで，いつでもどこでも持ち歩きたい一本だ". 4Gamer. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
- ↑ "『リズム天国 ザ・ベスト＋』ボタン操作が基本、過去作のリズムゲームでも新曲が用意されることが明らかに". ファミ通.com. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ↑ "Rhythm Heaven Megamix Announced For 3DS". Gamespot. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/743382854311215104
- ↑ http://www.polygon.com/e3/2016/6/15/11950726/rhythm-heaven-megamix-release-date
- ↑ "Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus gets first review in Famitsu". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ↑ "【週間売上ランキング】首位『リズム天国 ザ・ベスト＋』15.8万本、『ドラゴンボールZ 超究極武闘伝』7.4万本で2位(6/8～6/14)". インサイド. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
- Official website (Korean)
- Official website (European)