While it caused a few clumps of hair to be forcefully removed from my scalp, the Tambourine Simon Says minigame perfectly exemplifies this next to no ambient music and just the driving rhythm of the objective. Often times the core rhythm is tied directly into player input. Expect to hear more clangs and metallic tings on industrial themed levels and more naturalistic sounds on earthy levels. Coupled with the maniac tempo of the game, everything feels kinetic and bouncy-er than a shaken up aluminum can of Jolt Cola.Īnd all of this complements the audio production flawlessly.Įschewing anything sounding like traditional popular music (or god forbid actual licensed music), Rhythm Heaven Fever largely trades in strongly-ahem-rhythmic diddies that fit whatever visual motif is present on a given stage. Expect to see a watch compromised of high-fiving monkeys, double dates between man and weasel (along specie lines.in case, you know, you were wondering) and matching karate fighters knocking paper cups around. The game pulls no punches in the "Adorably Weird" category. Some games have you playing a tempo-changing match of badminton between two fighter planes being manned by house animals or constructing robots in what must be the world's most rhythmical construction line. Each bite-sized game features some wrinkle on the concept of keeping proper prolonged rhythm throughout. Rhythm Heaven Fever is the first home console release of a fairly venerable Nintendo handheld minigame series. Yet, the feeling of accomplishment from finally cracking the correct rhythm of a nightmarish minigame rivals some of the best endorphin releasing miniature thrills I have experience in video games since the heyday of the arcades.
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If I were to type even a third of the frustrated profanities that dripped from my lips during my playtime with Rhythm Heaven Fever, I'm sure some form of Standards and Practices for Internet user reviews would be instantaneously formed. As a neophyte to the Rhythm Heaven series, the sudden ramp up of difficulty seemed insurmountable.
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The game absolutely demands precision and gives zero leniency to missteps. Rhythm Heaven Fever is not afraid to-beat-you.ĭamning difficulty may not be the first thought to cross your mind as you glare at the exuberantly colorful box art and the adorable in-game personified animals and super-deformed humans but rest assure Rhythm Heaven Fever will burn up any degree of self-respect you may have for your ability to keep rhythm.