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|released={{released|Japan|June 11, 2015|USA|June 15, 2016 (Download version only)|Europe|October 21, 2016<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNGnqiTxaTc GameXplain copy of the Nintendo Direct footage]</ref>|Australia|October 22, 2016<ref>Nintendo. (August 5, 2016). [http://www.nintendo.com.au/rhythm-paradise-megamix-bounces-into-australia-and-new-zealand-on-october-22 Rhythm Paradise Megamix bounces into Australia and New Zealand on October 22]. ''Nintendo Australia''. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref>|South Korea|December 1, 2016<ref>Nintendo. (October 13, 2016). [http://nintendo.co.kr/PR/press_list.php?cPage1=1&cPage2=1&idx=257&press_div=P ''Rhythm World: The Best Plus'' will be released on December 1, 2016]. ''Nintendo of Korea''. Retrieved October 14, 2016.</ref>}}
|release='''Original release:'''<br>{{flag list|Japan|June 11, 2015|HK|June 25, 2015|ROC|June 25, 2015|USA|June 15, 2016 (Digital only)|Europe|October 21, 2016<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNGnqiTxaTc GameXplain copy of the Nintendo Direct footage]</ref>|Australia|October 22, 2016<ref>Nintendo. (August 5, 2016). [http://www.nintendo.com.au/rhythm-paradise-megamix-bounces-into-australia-and-new-zealand-on-october-22 Rhythm Paradise Megamix bounces into Australia and New Zealand on October 22]. ''Nintendo Australia''. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref>|South Korea|December 1, 2016<ref>Nintendo. (October 13, 2016). [http://nintendo.co.kr/PR/press_list.php?cPage1=1&cPage2=1&idx=257&press_div=P ''Rhythm World: The Best Plus'' will be released on December 1, 2016]. ''Nintendo of Korea''. Retrieved October 14, 2016.</ref>}}'''[[Nintendo Selects#Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo Selects]]:'''<br>{{flag list|South Korea|November 29, 2018<ref>(November 12, 2018). [http://www.nintendo.co.kr/news/view.php?idx=189 한국닌텐도, Nintendo Switch 소프트웨어 「Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes」와 「New 닌텐도 2DS XL 하일리아의 방패 에디션」, 「Nintendo Selects」의 새로운 라인업 발매]. ''Nintendo Korea''. Retrieved November 13, 2018.</ref>}}
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'''''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''''', known as '''''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''''' in PAL regions, '''''Rhythm Tengoku: The Best Plus''''' in Japan, and '''''Rhythm World: The Best Plus''''' in South Korea, is a rhythm game released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2015 in Japan and 2016 elsewhere, and the fourth installment of the ''[[wikipedia:Rhythm Heaven|Rhythm Heaven]]'' series. It largely consists of games taken from past installments, along with a plurality of new content. As with previous installments of the series, ''Megamix'' is a collaboration between [[Nintendo SPD|Nintendo SPD1]] and song producer [[wikipedia:Tsunku|Mitsuo Terada]] (aka: Tsunku♂).
'''''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''''', also known as '''''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''''' in Europe and Australia, '''''Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+''''' in Japan, and '''''Rhythm World: The Best+''''' in South Korea, is a rhythm game released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2015 in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan and in 2016 in the rest of the world, and is the fourth installment of the ''{{wp|Rhythm Heaven}}'' series, following ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''. The game largely consists of games taken from past installments, along with a handful of new ones. Like previous installments of the series, ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' is a collaboration between [[Nintendo SPD|Nintendo SPD1]] and Japanese song producer {{wp|Tsunku|Mitsuo Terada}} (also known as Tsunku♂).


While ''[[WarioWare]]'' and ''Rhythm Heaven'' have made occasional references to each other ([[List of references in the Mario franchise#Game & Wario|most prevalent]] in ''[[Game & Wario]]''), mostly due to being developed by the same team, ''Megamix'' solidifies the link between the two series by including a set of minigames featuring the cast of the ''WarioWare'' series.
While the ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series and the ''Rhythm Heaven'' series have made occasional references to each other in the past ([[List of references in the Super Mario franchise#WarioWare series|most prevalent]] in ''[[Game & Wario]]'') due to being developed by the same team, ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' solidifies the link between the two series by including a set of challenges featuring the cast of the ''WarioWare'' series.
==Gameplay==
''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' is a rhythm game tasking the player to play through a series of rhythm-based minigames played using the {{button|3ds|A}} button, the {{button|3ds|B}} button, and the {{button|3ds|Pad}}. ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' alternatively offers a tapping control scheme using the {{button|3ds|stylus}}, although it does not replicate the more elaborate touch screen motions from ''Rhythm Heaven'' for the Nintendo DS. ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' has a strong emphasis on testing the player’s sense of rhythm and will often subvert the visual cues during the course of the minigames, just like the previous installments in the series.


==Gameplay==
''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' is composed of 108 minigames: 78 taken from past installments, and 30 brand new. In the early portion of the game, some of the returning minigames have been altered to be easier and feature new graphics and music, while their original forms later appear as sequels.
''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' is a rhythm game tasking the player to play through a series of rhythm-based minigames played using the {{button|3ds|A}} button, the {{button|3ds|B}} button, and the {{button|3ds|Pad}}. ''Megamix'' alteratively offers a tapping control scheme using the {{button|3ds|stylus}}, although it does not replicate the more elaborate touch screen motions from the DS ''Rhythm Heaven''. Unlike other rhythm games, the ''Rhythm Heaven'' series has a stronger emphasis on testing the player’s sense of rhythm and will often subvert the visual cues during the course of the minigames.


The main story of ''Megamix'' is composed of 108 minigames: 78 taken from past installments, and 30 brand new. Several of the returning minigames in the early portion of the game have new graphics and music, and the games from the DS ''Rhythm Heaven'' have been reworked to use button inputs rather than the touch screen.
There are also remixes, which combine certain minigames and test the player's skills and memory of how they are played. There is no practice mode when playing the remixes. Remixes also have a certain theme, with the exception of the Left-Hand Remix, Right-Hand Remix, and Final Remix; for example, the Barbershop Remix is themed after a barbershop.


==Wario... Where?==
==Wario... Where?==
{{quote2|You know who I haven't seen in a while? Oh, and look who else is here!|Challenge description}}
[[File:Rhythmware Mona.jpeg|150px|thumb|left|The version of Ringside seen in Wario... Where? 2: The Sequel, with the [[rhythmheaven:Reporter & Wrestler|Reporter & Wrestler]] dressed as [[Mona]] and designed after [[Wario-Man]] respectively]]
[[File:Rhythmware Mona.jpeg|150px|thumb|left|The Wario... Where? version of Ringside, with the Reporter dressed as [[Mona]] and the Wrestler designed after [[Wario-Man]].]]
'''Wario... Where?''' ('''Made In Course''' in the Japanese version) is the name of the final two challenge courses in [[rhythmheaven:Challenge Land|Challenge Land]], unlocked after all normal challenges in Paprika World have been cleared. Each course has the player play through four minigames in succession, with the minigames' original characters being replaced with those of the ''WarioWare'' series.
'''Wario... Where?''' ('''Made In Course''' in the Japanese script) is the name of the final two challenge sets in the Challenge Train mode, unlocked after all of Paprika World has been cleared (excluding the "Super Hard" challenges). Each sets have the player play through four minigames in succession, with the minigame’s original characters being replaced with those of the ''WarioWare'' series. Unlike other sets in the Challenge Train mode, Wario... Where? does not feature changes to the tempo or ruleset of the minigames, but it is the only set to feature new graphics.
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===Wario... Where?===
===Wario... Where?===
*'''Game 1:''' [[wikia:c:rhythmheaven:Tap Trial|Tap Trial]] with [[Ashley]] as the tapper. Red appears to the left of the screen and provide instructions at the beginning of the game.
{{quote|You know who I haven't seen in a while?|Challenge description|Rhythm Heaven Megamix}}
*'''Game 2''': [[wikia:c:rhythmheaven:Munchy Monk|Munchy Monk]] with [[Master Mantis]] as the titular monk. Young Cricket appears in the background.
*'''Game 1:''' [[rhythmheaven:Tap Trial|Tap Trial]] with [[Ashley]] as the [[rhythmheaven:Girl|Girl]] while [[Red (WarioWare series)|Red]] rides the [[rhythmheaven:Giraffe|Giraffe]]. In order to pass the game, the player must score at least 90 points.
*'''Game 3''': [[wikia:c:rhythmheaven:Fillbots 2|Fillbots 2]], with [[Mike]] playing the role of the titular robots. [[Dr. Crygor]] and [[Penny]] appear in the background.
*'''Game 2''': [[rhythmheaven:Munchy Monk|Munchy Monk]] with [[Master Mantis]] as the [[rhythmheaven:Munchy Monk (character)|Munchy Monk]]. [[Young Cricket]] also appears in the background, riding a cloud. In order to pass the game, the player must clear the game with only 3 lives, meaning the player cannot miss more than twice.
*'''Game 4''': [[wikia:c:rhythmheaven:Samurai Slice (3DS)|Super Samurai Slice]] with [[18-Volt]] as the Wandering Samurai and [[9-Volt]] riding on his back. [[Sal Out]] appears at the end of the game as the princess.
*'''Game 3''': [[rhythmheaven:Fillbots 2|Fillbots 2]], with [[Mike]] playing the role of the [[rhythmheaven:Robots (Fillbots)|ROBO M]] model robots. [[Dr. Crygor]] and [[Penny]] also appear in the background. In order to pass the game, the player must score at least 90 points.
*'''Game 4''': [[rhythmheaven:Super Samurai Slice|Super Samurai Slice]] with [[18-Volt]] as [[rhythmheaven:The Wandering Samurai|the Wandering Samurai]] while [[9-Volt]] rides on his back. [[Sal Out]] also appears as the kidnapped villager and partway through the minigame, 18-Volt jumps onto the [[SK8]]. In order to pass the game, the player must clear the game with only 2 lives, meaning the player cannot miss more than once.


===Wario... Where? 2: The Sequel===
===Wario... Where? 2: The Sequel===
*'''Game 1''': [[wikia:c:rhythmheaven:The Clappy Trio 2|The Clappy Trio 2]] with [[Jimmy T.]] as the third tapper.
{{quote|Oh, and look who else is here!|Challenge description|Rhythm Heaven Megamix}}
*'''Game 2''': [[wikia:c:rhythmheaven:Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]] with [[Dr. Crygor]] as the photographer, as well as [[Tiny Wario]], [[Dribble and Spitz|Dribble, and Spitz]] as the racers. [[Mona]] is part of the crowd that blocks the player’s view of the background at the end of the minigame, and [[Orbulon]] sometimes appears in the player’s photos.
*'''Game 1''': [[rhythmheaven:The Clappy Trio 2|The Clappy Trio 2]] with [[Jimmy T]] as the third member of [[rhythmheaven:The Clappy Trio (characters)|the Clappy Trio]]. In order to pass the game, the player must score at least 90 points.
*'''Game 3''': [[wikia:c:rhythmheaven:Catchy Tune 2|Catchy Tune 2]] with [[Kat & Ana]] as the player characters. Mona’s scooter can be seen in the background.
*'''Game 2''': [[rhythmheaven:Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]] with [[Dr. Crygor]] as [[rhythmheaven:T.J. Snapper|T.J. Snapper]] as well as [[Tiny Wario]], [[Dribble & Spitz|Dribble, and Spitz]] as the racers. Dribble & Spitz race using [[Dribble's taxi|their taxi]], [[Mona]] appears as a part of the crowd that blocks the player's view of the background near the end of the minigame, and [[Orbulon]] replaces the [[rhythmheaven:Ninja|Ninja]]s that sometimes appear in the player's photos. In order to pass the game, the player must clear the game with only 2 lives, meaning the player cannot miss more than once.
*'''Game 4''': [[wikia:c:rhythmheaven:Ringside|Ringside]] with the Reporter dressed as Mona and [[Wario-Man]] as the Wrestler. Mona herself appears outside of the Rhythm Arena.
*'''Game 3''': [[rhythmheaven:Catchy Tune 2|Catchy Tune 2]] with [[Kat & Ana]] replacing [[rhythmheaven:Plalin and Alalin|Plalin and Alalin]] respectively. [[Mona's scooter]] also appears in the background. In order to pass the game, the player must score at least 90 points.
*'''Game 4''': [[rhythmheaven:Ringside|Ringside]] with the [[rhythmheaven:Reporter & Wrestler|Reporter & Wrestler]] dressed as Mona and [[Wario-Man]] respectively. Mona herself appears outside of the Rhythm Arena. In order to pass the game, the player must clear the game with only one life, meaning the player cannot miss at all.


==Staff==
==Staff==
{{main|List of Rhythm Heaven Megamix staff}}
{{main|List of Rhythm Heaven Megamix staff}}
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.
Masami Yone, the director of ''Rhythm Heaven Fever'', assumed the same role for ''Rhythm Heaven 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.
 
''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' is the final game developed by [[Nintendo SPD|Nintendo SPD1]]. Following its release, the game development arm of Nintendo SPD would be merged into a new division known as [[Nintendo Entertainment Planning and Development]].
 
==References to other games==
*''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'': The space background in the ending cutscene of [[Wario-Man]]'s stage when Wario-Man flies into space is used for the epilogue images in [[rhythmheaven:Shoot-'em-up 2|Shoot-'em-up 2]].
*''[[Game & Wario]]'': The ''WarioWare'' characters use their designs from this game. Dr. Crygor and Penny use their promotional artwork during Fillbots 2.
 
==References in later games==
*''[[WarioWare Gold]]'': A plush of Tibby (the protagonist of the game) can be seen during [[Mona]]'s story segment. Dialing the code "CAFE" on the Phone souvenirs will give the player a message where a barista explains that putting an Ashley doll in their café led to an influx of new customers, a reference to how an Ashley doll is placed on the desk of the museum curator in this game.
*''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'': The scientists featured in the minigame [[rhythmheaven:First Contact|First Contact]] appear in the opening cutscene in both the Wario and [[Wario Bug]] stages (the latter being a glitched version of the former) and are given credited names, which was not the case in the ''Rhythm Heaven'' series. Also, the Tibby plush from ''WarioWare Gold'' is seen in Mona's stage cutscene.
 
==[[Nintendo 3DS#Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] description==
;NA Version
<blockquote>''Rhythmic gaming bliss, goats eating turnips, and the funkiest tunes you've ever bashed a button to? This must be the Rhythm Heaven™ Megamix. With 70+ rhythm games, including new ones, remixed fan-favorites, and US debuts, this fresh mix has all. Try to reach Heaven World as you stab viruses, feed a bear, and more! Just don't miss a beat.''
 
''As you dig into each hilariously random activity, you'll get pulled into the world of Rhythm Heaven by the riveting soundtrack, created with help from legendary music producer, Tsunku♂. Hang out in a café to check out new rhythm games and chat with a drink-serving dog. Or feed your pet goat using a turnip-powered game machine! You can even visit a museum to enjoy the game's music and artwork. In the party mood? Then team up with three other players to take down challenges. Every time you encounter a player via the StreetPass™ feature, you'll do battle with their punching robot. It's time to kick back! Heaven World is just a few head bops away.''</blockquote>
;EU Version
<blockquote>''Find your flow and take on the greatest hits from Rhythm Paradise!''
 
''Test your rhythm by chopping wood, sticking speeding viruses with forks and playing badminton while flying an airplane, all in time to catchy tunes in this deceptively challenging rhythm game. The accessible controls and catchy music combined with the new visual feedback system, make this a great entry in the Rhythm Paradise series. Can you match the beat and reach Rhythm Paradise?"</blockquote>
 
==Gallery==
===Sprites===
<gallery>
RHMM Ashley.png|[[Ashley]]
RHMM Red.png|[[Red (WarioWare series)|Red]]
RHMM Young Cricket.png|[[Young Cricket]]
RHMM Master Mantis.png|[[Master Mantis]]
RHMM Mike.png|[[Mike]]
RHM CrygorFillbots.png|[[Dr. Crygor]]
RHM PennyFillbots.png|[[Penny]]
RHMM Sal Out.gif|[[Sal Out]]
RHMM 18-Volt and 9-Volt.gif|[[18-Volt]] & [[9-Volt]]
RHMM SK8.gif|SK8
RHMM Jimmy T.png|[[Jimmy T]]
RHMM Dr Crygor.png|Dr. Crygor
RHMM Tiny Wario Far.png|[[Tiny Wario]]
RHMM Tiny Wario Near.png|Tiny Wario
RHMM Dribble and Spitz.png|[[Dribble & Spitz]]
RHMM Orbulon.png|[[Orbulon]]
RHMM Mona Freeze Frame.png|[[Mona]]
RHMM Kat & Ana.png|[[Kat & Ana]]
RHMM Mona Scooter.png|[[Mona's scooter]]
RHMM Mona Ringside.png|Mona
RHMM Wario-Man.png|The Wrestler dressed as [[Wario-Man]]
</gallery>


''Megamix'' is the final game developed by [[Nintendo SPD|Nintendo SPD1]]. Following its release, the game development arm of Nintendo SPD would be merged into a new division known as [[Nintendo Entertainment Planning and Development]].
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Ashley Rhythm Tengoku.png|Doll of [[Ashley]]
Rhythmware YoungCricket.jpeg|Munchy Monk ([[Young Cricket]] and [[Master Mantis]])
Rhythmware Mona.jpeg|Ringside ([[Mona]] and [[Wario-Man]])
Rhythmware Mike.jpeg|Fillbots 2 ([[Penny]], [[Dr. Crygor]], and [[Mike]])
Rhythmware Katana.jpeg|Catchy Tune 2 ([[Kat & Ana|Kat, Ana]], and [[Mona's scooter]])
Rhythmware Jimmy.jpg|The Clappy Trio 2 ([[Jimmy T]])
Rhythmware Crygor.jpeg|Freeze Frame (Dr. Crygor, [[Tiny Wario]], [[Dribble & Spitz|Dribble, Spitz]], Mona, & [[Orbulon]])
Rhythmware Ashley.jpg|Tap Trial (Ashley and [[Red (WarioWare series)|Red]])
Rhythmware 9volt.jpeg|Super Samurai Slice ([[9-Volt]], [[18-Volt]], and [[Sal Out]])
</gallery>
 
===Box art===
<gallery>
Rhythm Heaven Megamix JP Box Art.jpg|Japanese box art
Rhythm Paradise Megamix.jpg|European box art (United Kingdom)
Rhythm Heaven Megamix Korean Boxart.png|Korean Box art
Rhythm Heaven Megamix Korean Selects.png|Korean Box art ([[Nintendo Selects]])
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=リズム<span class=explain title="てんごく">天国</span>ザベスト<span class=explain title="プラス">+</span>
|Jap=リズム{{ruby|天国|てんごく}} ザ・ベスト{{ruby|＋|プラス}}
|JapR=Rizumu Tengoku Za Besuto Purasu
|JapR=Rizumu Tengoku Za Besuto Purasu
|JapM=Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus (often styled as "Rhythm Heaven: The Best+")
|JapM=Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus (often styled as "Rhythm Heaven: The Best+")
|Kor=리듬 세상 더 베스트 플러스
|Kor=리듬 세상 더 베스트{{ruby|＋|플러스}}
|KorR=lidum sesang the best plus
|KorR=lidum sesang the best plus
|KorM=Rhythm World: The Best Plus
|KorM=Rhythm World: The Best Plus
}}
}}
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
==References==
Rhythmware YoungCricket.jpeg
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Rhythmware Mona.jpeg
Rhythmware Mike.jpeg
Rhythmware Katana.jpeg
Rhythmware Jimmy.jpeg
Rhythmware Crygor.jpeg
Rhythmware Ashley.jpeg
Rhythmware 9volt.jpeg
</gallery>
==Media==
{{more media|Mario-related media|section=yes}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[[wikia:c:rhythmheaven:Rhythm Heaven Megamix|''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' on the Rhythm Heaven Wiki]]
{{NIWA|RhythmHeaven=1|StrategyWiki=1}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIvoDWqFUHs Direct capture footage of Rhythmware]
{{TCRF}}
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_news/150603/rhythm/index.html Gag comics on the game’s official promotional page]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIvoDWqFUHs Direct capture footage of Wario... Where?]
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_news/150603/rhythm/index.html Gag comics on the game's official promotional page]


==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:54, October 10, 2024

Rhythm Heaven Megamix
UK boxart for Rhythm Paradise Megamix
Developer Nintendo SPD1
TNX Music Recordings
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo 3DS
Release date Original release:
Japan June 11, 2015
HK June 25, 2015
ROC June 25, 2015
USA June 15, 2016 (Digital only)
Europe October 21, 2016[1]
Australia October 22, 2016[2]
South Korea December 1, 2016[3]
Nintendo Selects:
South Korea November 29, 2018[4]
Language(s) English (United Kingdom)
English (United States)
French (France)
French (Canada)
German
Spanish (Spain)
Spanish (Latin America)
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Genre Rhythm
Rating(s)
ESRB:E - Everyone
PEGI:7 - Seven years and older
CERO:A - All ages
ACB:G - General
USK:0 - All ages
GRAC:All - All ages
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer
Format
Nintendo 3DS:
Game Card
Digital download
Input
Nintendo 3DS:
Serial code(s) Japan CTR-BPJJ-JPN

Rhythm Heaven Megamix, also known as Rhythm Paradise Megamix in Europe and Australia, Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+ in Japan, and Rhythm World: The Best+ in South Korea, is a rhythm game released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2015 in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan and in 2016 in the rest of the world, and is the fourth installment of the Rhythm Heaven series, following Rhythm Heaven Fever. The game largely consists of games taken from past installments, along with a handful of new ones. Like previous installments of the series, Rhythm Heaven Megamix is a collaboration between Nintendo SPD1 and Japanese song producer Mitsuo Terada (also known as Tsunku♂).

While the WarioWare series and the Rhythm Heaven series have made occasional references to each other in the past (most prevalent in Game & Wario) due to being developed by the same team, Rhythm Heaven Megamix solidifies the link between the two series by including a set of challenges featuring the cast of the WarioWare series.

Gameplay[edit]

Rhythm Heaven Megamix is a rhythm game tasking the player to play through a series of rhythm-based minigames played using the A Button button, the B Button button, and the +Control Pad. Rhythm Heaven Megamix alternatively offers a tapping control scheme using the Stylus, although it does not replicate the more elaborate touch screen motions from Rhythm Heaven for the Nintendo DS. Rhythm Heaven Megamix has a strong emphasis on testing the player’s sense of rhythm and will often subvert the visual cues during the course of the minigames, just like the previous installments in the series.

Rhythm Heaven Megamix is composed of 108 minigames: 78 taken from past installments, and 30 brand new. In the early portion of the game, some of the returning minigames have been altered to be easier and feature new graphics and music, while their original forms later appear as sequels.

There are also remixes, which combine certain minigames and test the player's skills and memory of how they are played. There is no practice mode when playing the remixes. Remixes also have a certain theme, with the exception of the Left-Hand Remix, Right-Hand Remix, and Final Remix; for example, the Barbershop Remix is themed after a barbershop.

Wario... Where?[edit]

Miiverse capture of the Rhythmware set of Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+.
The version of Ringside seen in Wario... Where? 2: The Sequel, with the Reporter & Wrestler dressed as Mona and designed after Wario-Man respectively

Wario... Where? (Made In Course in the Japanese version) is the name of the final two challenge courses in Challenge Land, unlocked after all normal challenges in Paprika World have been cleared. Each course has the player play through four minigames in succession, with the minigames' original characters being replaced with those of the WarioWare series.

Wario... Where?[edit]

“You know who I haven't seen in a while?”
—Challenge description, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
  • Game 1: Tap Trial with Ashley as the Girl while Red rides the Giraffe. In order to pass the game, the player must score at least 90 points.
  • Game 2: Munchy Monk with Master Mantis as the Munchy Monk. Young Cricket also appears in the background, riding a cloud. In order to pass the game, the player must clear the game with only 3 lives, meaning the player cannot miss more than twice.
  • Game 3: Fillbots 2, with Mike playing the role of the ROBO M model robots. Dr. Crygor and Penny also appear in the background. In order to pass the game, the player must score at least 90 points.
  • Game 4: Super Samurai Slice with 18-Volt as the Wandering Samurai while 9-Volt rides on his back. Sal Out also appears as the kidnapped villager and partway through the minigame, 18-Volt jumps onto the SK8. In order to pass the game, the player must clear the game with only 2 lives, meaning the player cannot miss more than once.

Wario... Where? 2: The Sequel[edit]

“Oh, and look who else is here!”
—Challenge description, Rhythm Heaven Megamix

Staff[edit]

Main article: List of Rhythm Heaven Megamix staff

Masami Yone, the director of Rhythm Heaven Fever, assumed the same role for Rhythm Heaven 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.

Rhythm Heaven Megamix is the final game developed by Nintendo SPD1. Following its release, the game development arm of Nintendo SPD would be merged into a new division known as Nintendo Entertainment Planning and Development.

References to other games[edit]

  • WarioWare: Twisted!: The space background in the ending cutscene of Wario-Man's stage when Wario-Man flies into space is used for the epilogue images in Shoot-'em-up 2.
  • Game & Wario: The WarioWare characters use their designs from this game. Dr. Crygor and Penny use their promotional artwork during Fillbots 2.

References in later games[edit]

  • WarioWare Gold: A plush of Tibby (the protagonist of the game) can be seen during Mona's story segment. Dialing the code "CAFE" on the Phone souvenirs will give the player a message where a barista explains that putting an Ashley doll in their café led to an influx of new customers, a reference to how an Ashley doll is placed on the desk of the museum curator in this game.
  • WarioWare: Get It Together!: The scientists featured in the minigame First Contact appear in the opening cutscene in both the Wario and Wario Bug stages (the latter being a glitched version of the former) and are given credited names, which was not the case in the Rhythm Heaven series. Also, the Tibby plush from WarioWare Gold is seen in Mona's stage cutscene.

Nintendo eShop description[edit]

NA Version

Rhythmic gaming bliss, goats eating turnips, and the funkiest tunes you've ever bashed a button to? This must be the Rhythm Heaven™ Megamix. With 70+ rhythm games, including new ones, remixed fan-favorites, and US debuts, this fresh mix has all. Try to reach Heaven World as you stab viruses, feed a bear, and more! Just don't miss a beat. As you dig into each hilariously random activity, you'll get pulled into the world of Rhythm Heaven by the riveting soundtrack, created with help from legendary music producer, Tsunku♂. Hang out in a café to check out new rhythm games and chat with a drink-serving dog. Or feed your pet goat using a turnip-powered game machine! You can even visit a museum to enjoy the game's music and artwork. In the party mood? Then team up with three other players to take down challenges. Every time you encounter a player via the StreetPass™ feature, you'll do battle with their punching robot. It's time to kick back! Heaven World is just a few head bops away.

EU Version

Find your flow and take on the greatest hits from Rhythm Paradise! Test your rhythm by chopping wood, sticking speeding viruses with forks and playing badminton while flying an airplane, all in time to catchy tunes in this deceptively challenging rhythm game. The accessible controls and catchy music combined with the new visual feedback system, make this a great entry in the Rhythm Paradise series. Can you match the beat and reach Rhythm Paradise?"

Gallery[edit]

Sprites[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Box art[edit]

  • Japanese box art

    Japanese box art

  • European box art (United Kingdom)

    European box art (United Kingdom)

  • Korean Box art

    Korean Box art

  • Korean Box art (Nintendo Selects)

    Korean Box art (Nintendo Selects)

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese リズム天国てんごく ザ・ベスト＋プラス[?]
Rizumu Tengoku Za Besuto Purasu 		Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus (often styled as "Rhythm Heaven: The Best+")
Korean 리듬 세상 더 베스트＋플러스[?]
lidum sesang the best plus 		Rhythm World: The Best Plus

References[edit]

  1. ^ GameXplain copy of the Nintendo Direct footage
  2. ^ Nintendo. (August 5, 2016). Rhythm Paradise Megamix bounces into Australia and New Zealand on October 22. Nintendo Australia. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  3. ^ Nintendo. (October 13, 2016). Rhythm World: The Best Plus will be released on December 1, 2016. Nintendo of Korea. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  4. ^ (November 12, 2018). 한국닌텐도, Nintendo Switch 소프트웨어 「Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes」와 「New 닌텐도 2DS XL 하일리아의 방패 에디션」, 「Nintendo Selects」의 새로운 라인업 발매. Nintendo Korea. Retrieved November 13, 2018.

External links[edit]

Rhythm Heaven Megamix coverage on other NIWA wikis:
An unused smiley face (likely a placeholder) from Super Mario Bros. 2 The Cutting Room Floor has an article on Rhythm Heaven Megamix.
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Crossover games
Game & Watch Gallery series Game & Watch Gallery (1997, GB) • Game & Watch Gallery 2 (1997, GB) • Game & Watch Gallery 3 (1999, GBC) • Game & Watch Gallery 4 (2002, GBA)
Super Smash Bros. series Super Smash Bros. (1999, N64) • Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001, GCN) • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Wii) • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014, 3DS) • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014, Wii U) • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Switch)
Itadaki Street series Itadaki Street DS (2007, DS) • Fortune Street (2011, Wii)
Mario & Sonic series Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2008, DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009, DS) • Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2011, Wii) • Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2012, 3DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (2013, Wii U) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016, Wii U) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016, 3DS) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition (2016, arcade) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019, Switch) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition (2020, arcade)
Rhythm Heaven series Rhythm Heaven Fever (2011, Wii) • Rhythm Heaven Megamix (2015, 3DS)
Just Dance series Just Dance Wii (2011, Wii) • Just Dance 3 (2011, Wii) • Just Dance 2018 (2017, Switch)
NES Remix series Main NES Remix (2013, Wii U) • NES Remix 2 (2014, Wii U)
Reissues NES Remix Pack (2014, Wii U) • Ultimate NES Remix (2014, 3DS)
Mario + Rabbids series Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017, Switch) • Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022, Switch)
Other Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! (1994, GB) • Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle (1997, Satellaview) • NBA Street V3 (2005, GCN) • Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix (2005, GCN) • SSX on Tour (2005, GCN) • Tetris DS (2006, DS) • Captain Rainbow (2008, Wii) • Art Style: PiCTOBiTS (2009, DSiWare) • Punch-Out!! (2009, Wii) • Nintendo Land (2012, Wii U) • Nintendo Badge Arcade (2014, 3DS) • Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (2015, 3DS)
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Wario games
WarioWare series Main WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! (2003, GBA) (Bird & Beans [2008, DSiWare] • Paper Airplane Chase [2008, DSiWare]) • WarioWare: Twisted! (2004, GBA) • WarioWare: Touched! (2004, DS) • WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006, Wii) • WarioWare: Snapped! (2008, DSiWare) • WarioWare: D.I.Y. (2009, DS) • WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase (2009, WiiWare) • Game & Wario (2013, Wii U) • WarioWare Gold (2018, 3DS) • WarioWare: Get It Together! (2021, Switch) • WarioWare: Move It! (2023, Switch)
Ports WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! (2003, GCN)
Wario Land series Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (1994, GB) • Virtual Boy Wario Land (1995, VB) • Wario Land II (1998, GB/GBC) • Wario Land 3 (2000, GBC) • Wario Land 4 (2001, GBA) • Wario Land: Shake It! (2008, Wii)
Other Mario & Wario (1993, SNES) • Wario's Woods (1994, NES) • Wario's Woods (1994, SNES) • Wario's Whack Attack (1998, Adobe Shockwave) • Picross NP Vol. 7 (2000, SFC) • Welcome to Greedville (Wario's Grab Bag • Wario's Crazy Caps • Wario's Dunk Tank • Greed $chool Test) (2001, Adobe Flash) • Wario World (2003, GCN) • WarioWare Twisted Marble Maze Game (2004, Adobe Shockwave) • Wario: Master of Disguise (2007, DS) • Play Nintendo activities (2014–present)
Pitches Wario Pool (GBC)
Crossovers Super Smash Bros. series Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001, GCN) • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Wii) • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014, 3DS) • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014, Wii U) • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Switch)
Rhythm Heaven series Rhythm Heaven Fever (2011, Wii) • Rhythm Heaven Megamix (2015, 3DS)
NES Remix series Main NES Remix 2 (2014, Wii U)
Reissues NES Remix Pack (2014, Wii U)
Other Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! (1994, GB)
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Nintendo 3DS games
Super Mario franchise Super Mario 3D Land (2011) • Mario Kart 7 (2011) • Mario Tennis Open (2012) • New Super Mario Bros. 2 (2012) • Paper Mario: Sticker Star (2012) • Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (2013) • Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (2013) • Mario Party: Island Tour (2013) • Mario Golf: World Tour (2014) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (2015) • Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (2015) • Mario Party: Star Rush (2016) • Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (2016) • Mario Sports Superstars (2017) • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (2017) • Mario Party: The Top 100 (2017) • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2018) • Luigi's Mansion (2018) • Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey (2018)
Donkey Kong franchise Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (2013)
Yoshi franchise Yoshi's New Island (2014) • Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World (2017)
Wario franchise WarioWare Gold (2018)
Nintendo eShop Club Nintendo Picross (2012) • Photos with Mario (2013) • Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (2013) • Club Nintendo Picross+ (2014) • Nintendo Badge Arcade (2014) • Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure (2015) • Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (2016) • Virtual Console games (2011-2016)
Crossovers Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2012) • Sonic Lost World (2013) • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014) • Ultimate NES Remix (2014) • Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (2015) • Rhythm Heaven Megamix (2015) • Skylanders: SuperChargers Racing (2015) • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016) • Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition (2017)
Home menu AR Games • StreetPass Mii Plaza
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