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{{Infobox game | {{CQuote|Tap into the rhythm, and experience a little slice of Rhythm Heaven in the palm of your hand. Over 50 rhythm games will get you tapping, flicking and sliding to the beat. Ever stomp your feet to the pulse of your favorite song? Does the groove just get you every time? Then go with the flow, and let the rhythm be your guide!|[https://web.archive.org/web/20090430112724/http://www.rhythmheaven.com/ Rhythm Heaven Official Site]}}{{Infobox game | ||
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|developer=Nintendo SPD1 | |developer=Nintendo SPD1 | ||
|publisher=[[ | |publisher=[[niwanetwork:Nintendo|Nintendo]] | ||
|platform=[[ | |platform=[[niwanetwork:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] | ||
|release={{JP}} July 31, 2008<br>{{US}} April 5, 2009<br>{{EU}} May 1, 2009<br>{{KR}} September 24, 2009 | |release={{JP}} July 31, 2008<br>{{US}} April 5, 2009<br>{{EU}} May 1, 2009<br>{{PT}} May 29, 2009<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/pt-pt/Noticias/2009/Consegues-acompanhar-o-ritmo-260697.html Consegues acompanhar o ritmo? | 2009 | Notícias | Nintendo]</ref><br>{{KR}} September 24, 2009 | ||
|rating={{ratings|esrb=E|pegi=3|cero=A|usk=0}} | |rating={{ratings|esrb=E|pegi=3|cero=A|usk=0}} | ||
|mode=One Player | |mode=One Player | ||
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|previous=''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' | |previous=''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' | ||
|next=''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''}} | |next=''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''}} | ||
{{Nihongo|''Rhythm Heaven''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt> | {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Heaven''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>ゴールド|Rhythm Tengoku Gold}}, known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise''}} in Europe and {{Nihongo|''Rhythm World<ref name="KR">"Rhythm World" ~ Title shown on the DS menu if the language is set to anything except Korean.</ref>''|리듬 세상|Lideum Sesang}} in Korea, is the second game in the ''[[Rhythm Heaven Series]]'', released for the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] on July 31, 2008 in Japan, April 5, 2009 in North America, May 1, 2009 in Europe and September 24, 2009 in South Korea. It was the first game to be released outside of Japan. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The game is meant to be played by holding the Nintendo DS sideways. Left-handers have an option to change the position of the visual gameplay to allow easier playing. The game primarily uses the | The game is meant to be played by holding the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] sideways. Left-handers have an option to change the position of the visual gameplay to allow easier playing. The game primarily uses the Touch Screen. The controls, just like every other game in the series, are very basic. There are four main mechanics used, both for all of the [[Rhythm Game]] available to play and just getting around the game itself. These controls are tapping, holding, sliding and flicking, in addition to the 🄻 and 🅁 buttons that are used in exclusively [[Rockers 2]]. The Start button is used to pause during a [[Rhythm Game]]. | ||
The controls | |||
==[[Rhythm Games]]== | ==[[Rhythm Games]]== | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Built to Scale.png|[[Built to Scale (DS)|Built to Scale]] | Prologue DS Built to Scale.png|[[Built to Scale (DS)|Built to Scale]] | ||
Prologue DS Glee Club 2.png|[[Glee Club 2|Glee Club]] | Prologue DS Glee Club 2.png|[[Glee Club 2|Glee Club]] | ||
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Prologue DS Remix 1.png|[[Remix 1 (DS)|Remix 1]] | Prologue DS Remix 1.png|[[Remix 1 (DS)|Remix 1]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Rhythm Rally 2.png|[[Rhythm Rally 2|Rhythm Rally]] | Prologue DS Rhythm Rally 2.png|[[Rhythm Rally 2|Rhythm Rally]] | ||
Prologue DS Shoot-'em-up 2.png|[[Shoot-'em-up 2|Shoot-'Em-Up]] | Prologue DS Shoot-'em-up 2.png|[[Shoot-'em-up 2|Shoot-'Em-Up]] | ||
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Prologue DS Remix 2.png|[[Remix 2 (DS)|Remix 2]] | Prologue DS Remix 2.png|[[Remix 2 (DS)|Remix 2]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Love Lizards.png|[[Love Lizards]] | Prologue DS Love Lizards.png|[[Love Lizards]] | ||
Prologue DS Crop Stomp.png|[[Crop Stomp]] | Prologue DS Crop Stomp.png|[[Crop Stomp]] | ||
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Prologue DS Remix 3.png|[[Remix 3 (DS)|Remix 3]] | Prologue DS Remix 3.png|[[Remix 3 (DS)|Remix 3]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Munchy Monk.png|[[Munchy Monk]] | Prologue DS Munchy Monk.png|[[Munchy Monk]] | ||
Prologue DS DJ School.png|[[DJ School]] | Prologue DS DJ School.png|[[DJ School]] | ||
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Prologue DS Remix 4.png|[[Remix 4 (DS)|Remix 4]] | Prologue DS Remix 4.png|[[Remix 4 (DS)|Remix 4]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Splashdown.png|[[Splashdown]] | Prologue DS Splashdown.png|[[Splashdown]] | ||
Prologue DS Big Rock Finish.png|[[Big Rock Finish]] | Prologue DS Big Rock Finish.png|[[Big Rock Finish]] | ||
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Prologue DS Remix 5.png|[[Remix 5 (DS)|Remix 5]] | Prologue DS Remix 5.png|[[Remix 5 (DS)|Remix 5]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Space Soccer.png|[[Space Soccer]] | Prologue DS Space Soccer.png|[[Space Soccer]] | ||
Prologue DS Lockstep.png|[[Lockstep]] | Prologue DS Lockstep.png|[[Lockstep]] | ||
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Prologue DS Remix 6.png|[[Remix 6 (DS)|Remix 6]] | Prologue DS Remix 6.png|[[Remix 6 (DS)|Remix 6]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Airboarder.png|[[Airboarder]] | Prologue DS Airboarder.png|[[Airboarder]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Built to Scale 2.png|[[Built to Scale 2 (DS)|Built to Scale 2]] | Prologue DS Built to Scale 2.png|[[Built to Scale 2 (DS)|Built to Scale 2]] | ||
Prologue DS The Dazzles 2.png|[[The Dazzles 2]] | Prologue DS The Dazzles 2.png|[[The Dazzles 2]] | ||
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Prologue DS Remix 7.png|[[Remix 7 (DS)|Remix 7]] | Prologue DS Remix 7.png|[[Remix 7 (DS)|Remix 7]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Cosmic Rhythm Rally.png|[[Cosmic Rhythm Rally|Rhythm Rally 2]] | Prologue DS Cosmic Rhythm Rally.png|[[Cosmic Rhythm Rally|Rhythm Rally 2]] | ||
Prologue DS Fillbots 2nd.png|[[Fillbots 2 (DS)|Fillbots 2]] | Prologue DS Fillbots 2nd.png|[[Fillbots 2 (DS)|Fillbots 2]] | ||
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Prologue DS Remix 8.png|[[Remix 8 (DS)|Remix 8]] | Prologue DS Remix 8.png|[[Remix 8 (DS)|Remix 8]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Moai Doo-Wop 2.png|[[Moai Doo-Wop 2]] | Prologue DS Moai Doo-Wop 2.png|[[Moai Doo-Wop 2]] | ||
Prologue DS Karate Man 2.png|[[Karate Man 2 (DS)|Karate Man 2]] | Prologue DS Karate Man 2.png|[[Karate Man 2 (DS)|Karate Man 2]] | ||
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Prologue DS Remix 9.png|[[Remix 9 (DS)|Remix 9]] | Prologue DS Remix 9.png|[[Remix 9 (DS)|Remix 9]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery position=center spacing=small> | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Prologue DS Shoot-'Em-Up 2nd.png|[[Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'Em-Up 2]] | Prologue DS Shoot-'Em-Up 2nd.png|[[Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'Em-Up 2]] | ||
Prologue DS Splashdown 2.png|[[Splashdown 2]] | Prologue DS Splashdown 2.png|[[Splashdown 2]] | ||
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==Logos== | ==Logos== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Rhythm Tengoku Gold.svg | Logo DS Rhythm Tengoku Gold.svg | ||
Logo DS Rhythm Heaven.svg | |||
Rhythm Paradise.svg | Logo DS Rhythm Paradise.svg | ||
Rhythm | Logo DS Rhythm World.svg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==''Rhythm Heaven Demo Version''== | ==''Rhythm Heaven Demo Version''== | ||
{{Nihongo|''Rhythm Heaven Demo Version''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>ゴールド体験版<ref>[https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm35627014 TAS リズム天国ゴールド店頭試遊ソフト - NicoVideo]</ref>|Rhythm Tengoku Gold Taikenban}}, also known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise Demo Version''}} in Europe, is a stripped down version of the game for demo purposes. One version of the demo was playable at kiosks, while the other version could be downloaded through the [[ | {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Heaven Demo Version''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>ゴールド体験版<ref>[https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm35627014 TAS リズム天国ゴールド店頭試遊ソフト - NicoVideo]</ref>|Rhythm Tengoku Gold Taikenban}}, also known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise Demo Version''}} in Europe, is a stripped down version of the game for demo purposes. One version of the demo was playable at kiosks, while the other version could be downloaded through the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo Channel|Nintendo Channel]]'s DS Download Service and through the [[niwanetwork:DS Download Station|DS Download Station]]. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Screenshot DS Title Demo Kiosk.png|thumb]]In the kiosk version, the game starts with a seizure warning screen, followed by the game's title screen (with "Demo Version" added to the logo), and starting the game goes directly to [[Practice Flicking]] (which can be skipped), after which the player goes to the Game Select, with only the first [[Rhythm Game]] available. | ||
*[[File:Game DS 1-1.png|32px|link=Built to Scale (DS)|Built to Scale]] [[Built to Scale (DS)|Built to Scale]] | *[[File:Game DS 1-1.png|32px|link=Built to Scale (DS)|Built to Scale]] [[Built to Scale (DS)|Built to Scale]] | ||
*[[File:Game DS 1-2.png|32px|link=Glee Club 2|Glee Club]] [[Glee Club 2|Glee Club]] | *[[File:Game DS 1-2.png|32px|link=Glee Club 2|Glee Club]] [[Glee Club 2|Glee Club]] | ||
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After completing all the [[Rhythm Games]], [[The Bandleader]] shows up to say that this is all the demo includes, and the game returns to the title screen. | After completing all the [[Rhythm Games]], [[The Bandleader]] shows up to say that this is all the demo includes, and the game returns to the title screen. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Screenshot DS Title Demo Download.png|thumb]]When starting up the DS Download version, the game asks the player if they are "Left or Right?"-handed. After the choice is made, the player meets [[The Bandleader]] who first thanks the player for downloading the demo, after which they are taken to [[Practice Flicking]] (which can be skipped), and then they are taken directly to the first [[Rhythm Game]]. After each game, [[The Bandleader]] shows up to comment on the rating. If the player got [[OK]] or higher, they move on to the next game, without the Game Select. | ||
*[[File:Game DS 1-1.png|32px|link=Built to Scale (DS)|Built to Scale]] [[Built to Scale (DS)|Built to Scale]] | *[[File:Game DS 1-1.png|32px|link=Built to Scale (DS)|Built to Scale]] [[Built to Scale (DS)|Built to Scale]] | ||
*[[File:Game DS 1-2.png|32px|link=Glee Club 2|Glee Club]] [[Glee Club 2|Glee Club]] | *[[File:Game DS 1-2.png|32px|link=Glee Club 2|Glee Club]] [[Glee Club 2|Glee Club]] | ||
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In both versions, all epilogues are replaced with one thanking the player for playing the game (all of which play the "[[OK]]" jingle). It depicts the [[Girl]] next to the game's boxart. The text differs between the {{US}} and {{UK}} versions. | In both versions, all epilogues are replaced with one thanking the player for playing the game (all of which play the "[[OK]]" jingle). It depicts the [[Girl]] next to the game's boxart. The text differs between the {{US}} and {{UK}} versions. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Epilogue DS Demo US.png|"Thanks for playing Rhythm Heaven!" | |||
Epilogue DS Demo UK.png|"Thanks for playing the demo!<br>Why not try the full version?" | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
''Rhythm Heaven'' received fairly positive reviews. ''Official Nintendo Magazine'' gave this game 82% for it's "hilarious games" and "superb soundtrack" but it was marred of it's length.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20090502010320/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=8139 Review: Rhythm Paradise - Official Nintendo Magazine]</ref> Jeremy Parish of ''1UP.com'' gave this game a B+ as a "must-play experience" but felt forced to make use of the touch screen<ref>[http://www.1up.com/reviews/rhythm-heaven 1UP.com]</ref>{{ | ''Rhythm Heaven'' received fairly positive reviews. ''Official Nintendo Magazine'' gave this game 82% for it's "hilarious games" and "superb soundtrack" but it was marred of it's length.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20090502010320/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=8139 Review: Rhythm Paradise - Official Nintendo Magazine]</ref> Jeremy Parish of ''1UP.com'' gave this game a B+ as a "must-play experience" but felt forced to make use of the touch screen<ref>[http://www.1up.com/reviews/rhythm-heaven 1UP.com]</ref>{{dead link}}. Craig Harris of ''IGN'' gave the game an "Amazing" rating of 9.0 for being "off-the-wall" and "incredibly fun and addictive" but criticized the "awful lyrics" in songs<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2009/03/31/rhythm-heaven-review Rhythm Heaven Review - IGN]</ref>. This game is known to be favorable on [[wikipedia:Metacritic|Metacritic]], with an average score of 84<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/rhythm-heaven Rhythm Heaven for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*There are certain [[Rhythm Games]] which do not end a [[Perfect]] run if the player goes only slightly off. They include [[Shoot-'em-up 2|Shoot-'Em-Up]], [[Frog Hop]], [[Lockstep]], as well as their arrange versions and in [[Remix]]es. These misses still impact the player's score outside of the [[Perfect Campaign]], however. | *There are certain [[Rhythm Games]] which do not end a [[Perfect]] run if the player goes only slightly off. They include [[Shoot-'em-up 2|Shoot-'Em-Up]], [[Frog Hop]], [[Lockstep]], as well as their arrange versions and in [[Remix]]es. These misses still impact the player's score outside of the [[Perfect Campaign]], however. | ||
*For promotional purposes, pop singer [[wikipedia:Beyoncé|Beyoncé]] appeared in the {{US}} commercials. | *For promotional purposes, pop singer [[wikipedia:Beyoncé|Beyoncé]] appeared in the {{US}} commercials. | ||
*The English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian singers are uncredited in the [[Staff Credits]] for their languages. They are instead credited in [[Rhythm Tengoku Gold Kokunai-ban Kaigai-ban Zen Vocal-shu]]. | *The English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian singers are uncredited in the [[Staff Credits]] for their languages. They are instead credited in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku Gold Kokunai-ban Kaigai-ban Zen Vocal-shu]]''. | ||
*Before accessing the save files, a circle with a picture must be flicked out of the top of the screen. The picture can be: two flowers, [[Barista]], three [[Note]]s, [[Dog Ninja!]] or the [[DJ Yellow and Student|Student]] from [[DJ School]]. | *Before accessing the save files, a circle with a picture must be flicked out of the top of the screen. The picture can be: two flowers, [[Barista]], three [[Note]]s, [[Dog Ninja!]] or the [[DJ Yellow and Student|Student]] from [[DJ School]]. | ||
*The game's North American release was on the same day as its region's release of the [[ | *The game's North American release was on the same day as its region's release of the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo DSi|Nintendo DSi]]. | ||
== | ==Development History== | ||
{{Main|Rhythm Heaven/ | {{Main|Rhythm Heaven/Development}} | ||
==In Other Languages== | ==In Other Languages== | ||
{{Lang | {{Lang | ||
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|us=Rhythm Heaven | |us=Rhythm Heaven | ||
|uk=Rhythm Paradise | |uk=Rhythm Paradise | ||
|ca=Rhythm Heaven<ref>[https://www.ebay.com/itm/373921895282 eBay]</ref><ref>''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'' | |ca=Rhythm Heaven<ref>[https://www.ebay.com/itm/373921895282 eBay]</ref><ref>''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20230922031407/https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Rythm_Heaven.pdf Manuel d'Instructions] (French)</ref> | ||
|fr=Rhythm Paradise | |fr=Rhythm Paradise | ||
|la=Rhythm Heaven<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100314102456/http://www.rhythmheaven.com/es/ Rhythm Heaven] [Official Website in Spanish]</ref> | |la=Rhythm Heaven<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100314102456/http://www.rhythmheaven.com/es/ Rhythm Heaven] [Official Website in Spanish]</ref> | ||
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|pt=Rhythm Paradise<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pt/Iwata-Pergunta/Iwata-Pergunta-Rhythm-Paradise/Iwata-Asks-Rhythm-Paradise/1-Rhythm-Tengoku-Game-Boy-Advance/1-Rhythm-Tengoku-Game-Boy-Advance-238693.html Iwata Pergunta | 1. Rhythm Tengoku: Game Boy Advance | Iwata Pergunta Rhythm Paradise | Nintendo]</ref> | |pt=Rhythm Paradise<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pt/Iwata-Pergunta/Iwata-Pergunta-Rhythm-Paradise/Iwata-Asks-Rhythm-Paradise/1-Rhythm-Tengoku-Game-Boy-Advance/1-Rhythm-Tengoku-Game-Boy-Advance-238693.html Iwata Pergunta | 1. Rhythm Tengoku: Game Boy Advance | Iwata Pergunta Rhythm Paradise | Nintendo]</ref> | ||
|ru=Rhythm Paradise<ref>[https://www.nintendo.ru/-/-Nintendo-3DS/Rhythm-Paradise-Megamix-1091313.html Rhythm Paradise Megamix | Игры для Nintendo 3DS]</ref> | |ru=Rhythm Paradise<ref>[https://www.nintendo.ru/-/-Nintendo-3DS/Rhythm-Paradise-Megamix-1091313.html Rhythm Paradise Megamix | Игры для Nintendo 3DS]</ref> | ||
|tw=節奏天國GOLD<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200628111332/https://www.nintendo.tw/ds/ds_software.htm Nintendo DS 遊戯軟體] (Nintendo DS game software)</ref> | |||
|rotw=Jiézòu Tiānguó GOLD | |||
|mntw=Rhythm Heaven GOLD | |||
|kr=리듬 세상<br>Rhythm World<ref name="KR"/> | |kr=리듬 세상<br>Rhythm World<ref name="KR"/> | ||
|rokr=Lideum Sesang
Rhythm World | |rokr=Lideum Sesang
Rhythm World | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{TCRF}} | |||
{{RH}} | {{RH}} | ||
{{RHGames}} | {{RHGames}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:28, 12 November 2024
"Tap into the rhythm, and experience a little slice of Rhythm Heaven in the palm of your hand. Over 50 rhythm games will get you tapping, flicking and sliding to the beat. Ever stomp your feet to the pulse of your favorite song? Does the groove just get you every time? Then go with the flow, and let the rhythm be your guide!" |
Rhythm Tengoku
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Rhythm Heaven (リズム天国ゴールド?, Rhythm Tengoku Gold), known as Rhythm Paradise in Europe and Rhythm World[2] (리듬 세상?, Lideum Sesang) in Korea, is the second game in the Rhythm Heaven Series, released for the Nintendo DS on July 31, 2008 in Japan, April 5, 2009 in North America, May 1, 2009 in Europe and September 24, 2009 in South Korea. It was the first game to be released outside of Japan.
Gameplay
The game is meant to be played by holding the Nintendo DS sideways. Left-handers have an option to change the position of the visual gameplay to allow easier playing. The game primarily uses the Touch Screen. The controls, just like every other game in the series, are very basic. There are four main mechanics used, both for all of the Rhythm Game available to play and just getting around the game itself. These controls are tapping, holding, sliding and flicking, in addition to the 🄻 and 🅁 buttons that are used in exclusively Rockers 2. The Start button is used to pause during a Rhythm Game.
Rhythm Games
Official Websites
- リズム天国ゴールド (Rhythm Tengoku Gold)
- Rhythm Heaven [Archive]
- Rhythm Paradise | Nintendo DS | Games | Nintendo
- 리듬 세상 (Rhythm Sesang) [Archive]
Logos
Rhythm Heaven Demo Version
Rhythm Heaven Demo Version (リズム天国ゴールド体験版[3]?, Rhythm Tengoku Gold Taikenban), also known as Rhythm Paradise Demo Version in Europe, is a stripped down version of the game for demo purposes. One version of the demo was playable at kiosks, while the other version could be downloaded through the Nintendo Channel's DS Download Service and through the DS Download Station.
In the kiosk version, the game starts with a seizure warning screen, followed by the game's title screen (with "Demo Version" added to the logo), and starting the game goes directly to Practice Flicking (which can be skipped), after which the player goes to the Game Select, with only the first Rhythm Game available.
Curiously, clearing Built to Scale unlocks both Glee Club and Fillbots at once, after which both must be cleared to unlock Fan Club. The Game Select also has a padlock for Remix 1, which is inaccessible.
After completing all the Rhythm Games, The Bandleader shows up to say that this is all the demo includes, and the game returns to the title screen.
When starting up the DS Download version, the game asks the player if they are "Left or Right?"-handed. After the choice is made, the player meets The Bandleader who first thanks the player for downloading the demo, after which they are taken to Practice Flicking (which can be skipped), and then they are taken directly to the first Rhythm Game. After each game, The Bandleader shows up to comment on the rating. If the player got OK or higher, they move on to the next game, without the Game Select.
- Built to Scale
- Glee Club
- Fillbots (Practice only)
After completing all the Rhythm Games, The Bandleader shows up to say that this is all the demo includes, and it returns to the "Left or Right?" question.
Although the player can obtain Medals in both versions, the Medal Corner is never unlocked.
In both versions, all epilogues are replaced with one thanking the player for playing the game (all of which play the "OK" jingle). It depicts the Girl next to the game's boxart. The text differs between the and versions.
Reception
Rhythm Heaven received fairly positive reviews. Official Nintendo Magazine gave this game 82% for it's "hilarious games" and "superb soundtrack" but it was marred of it's length.[4] Jeremy Parish of 1UP.com gave this game a B+ as a "must-play experience" but felt forced to make use of the touch screen[5][dead link]. Craig Harris of IGN gave the game an "Amazing" rating of 9.0 for being "off-the-wall" and "incredibly fun and addictive" but criticized the "awful lyrics" in songs[6]. This game is known to be favorable on Metacritic, with an average score of 84[7].
Trivia
- There are certain Rhythm Games which do not end a Perfect run if the player goes only slightly off. They include Shoot-'Em-Up, Frog Hop, Lockstep, as well as their arrange versions and in Remixes. These misses still impact the player's score outside of the Perfect Campaign, however.
- For promotional purposes, pop singer Beyoncé appeared in the commercials.
- The English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian singers are uncredited in the Staff Credits for their languages. They are instead credited in Rhythm Tengoku Gold Kokunai-ban Kaigai-ban Zen Vocal-shu.
- Before accessing the save files, a circle with a picture must be flicked out of the top of the screen. The picture can be: two flowers, Barista, three Notes, Dog Ninja! or the Student from DJ School.
- The game's North American release was on the same day as its region's release of the Nintendo DSi.
Development History
- Main article: Rhythm Heaven/Development
In Other Languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
---|---|---|
Japanese | リズム天国ゴールド | Rhythm Heaven Gold |
EnglishNOA | Rhythm Heaven | |
EnglishNOE | Rhythm Paradise | |
FrenchNOA | Rhythm Heaven[8][9] | |
FrenchNOE | Rhythm Paradise | |
SpanishNOA | Rhythm Heaven[10] | |
SpanishNOE | Rhythm Paradise | |
German | Rhythm Paradise | |
Italian | Rhythm Paradise | |
Dutch | Rhythm Paradise[11] | |
Portuguese | Rhythm Paradise[12] | |
Russian | Rhythm Paradise[13] | |
ChineseTR | 節奏天國GOLD[14] | Rhythm Heaven GOLD |
Korean | 리듬 세상 Rhythm World[2] |
Rhythm World Rhythm World |
References
- ↑ Consegues acompanhar o ritmo? | 2009 | Notícias | Nintendo
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Rhythm World" ~ Title shown on the DS menu if the language is set to anything except Korean.
- ↑ TAS リズム天国ゴールド店頭試遊ソフト - NicoVideo
- ↑ Review: Rhythm Paradise - Official Nintendo Magazine
- ↑ 1UP.com
- ↑ Rhythm Heaven Review - IGN
- ↑ Rhythm Heaven for DS Reviews - Metacritic
- ↑ eBay
- ↑ Rhythm Heaven Manuel d'Instructions (French)
- ↑ Rhythm Heaven [Official Website in Spanish]
- ↑ Iwata vraagt | 1. Rhythm Tengoku: Game Boy Advance | Iwata vraagt: Rhythm Paradise | Nintendo
- ↑ Iwata Pergunta | 1. Rhythm Tengoku: Game Boy Advance | Iwata Pergunta Rhythm Paradise | Nintendo
- ↑ Rhythm Paradise Megamix | Игры для Nintendo 3DS
- ↑ Nintendo DS 遊戯軟體 (Nintendo DS game software)
Rhythm Heaven | ||
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Rhythm Games | ||
Medal Corner | Endless Games | |
Rhythm Toys | ||
Guitar Lessons ★Basic Course★ |
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Guitar Lessons ★Technical Course★ |
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Miscellaneous | Music Corner • Reading Corner • Practice Flicking • Perfect Campaign • Characters • The Rhythm League • Rhythm Heaven • Rock 'n' Roll Hall • Development History • Rhythm Tengoku Gold Comic |
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2006, GBA • 2007, Arcade | 2008-2009, DS | 2011-2012, Wii • 2016, Wii U | 2015-2016, 3DS |