Rhythm Heaven Megamix
The 3DS greatest-hits entry with a story mode.
Compiles minigames from across the series.
Overview
Rhythm Heaven Megamix is the Nintendo 3DS entry, and it doubles as a greatest-hits collection. It launched in Japan on June 11, 2015 as Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+, then came West — North America on June 15, 2016, Europe on October 21, 2016. In PAL regions it is Rhythm Paradise Megamix; in Korea, Rhythm World: The Best Plus. If you want one game that covers the whole series, this is it.
Gameplay
Megamix is a compilation of over 100 rhythm minigames — 70 pulled from earlier games (including the Japan-only Rhythm Tengoku) and 30 brand new ones, for 108 games in all. You play with the A, B, and directional buttons. There is an optional stylus mode, though the DS flicking mechanic is gone. Tsunku wanted simple, easy-to-understand controls here.
What's New
The headline addition is a full story mode. You play to rescue Tibby, a creature who falls to Earth World, and clearing games moves the story forward. Megamix also added the Score Meter and folded in minigames from across all three earlier games — including the ones Western players never got to play.
Reception
Reviews were generally favorable — Metacritic 83/100, OpenCritic 74%, Famitsu 34/40. Critics often called it the most accessible, best entry point in the series. As of December 31, 2022, it had sold over 1.03 million copies worldwide.
Notable Minigames
Air Rally
Minigame
Airboarder
Minigame
Animal Acrobat
Minigame
Barbershop Remix
Remix
Blue Bear
Minigame
Catchy Tune
Minigame
Catchy Tune 2
Minigame
Citrus Remix
Remix
Trivia
- It bundles in minigames from the Japan-only Rhythm Tengoku, so Western players finally got to play them.
- The Japanese title is Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+.
- It was the first game in the series with a full story mode.
- Directed by Masami Yone; Tsunku produced and composed.
- Critics frequently call it the most beginner-friendly Rhythm Heaven game.
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