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{{Featured}}{{CQuote|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 it all. Try to reach Heaven World as you stab viruses, feed a bear, and more! Just don't miss a beat.|[[niwanetwork:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] description (excerpt)}}
|release={{JP}} June 11, 2015<br/>{{US}} June 16, 2016{{tt|*|Download Only}}<br/>{{EU}} October 21, 2016<br/>{{AU}} October 22, 2016<br/>{{KR}} December 1, 2016
|publisher = [[Nintendo]]
|rating={{ratings|esrb=e|cero=A|pegi=7|usk=0}}
|platform = [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|mode=One Player, Simultaneous Multiplayer
|release = {{JP}} June 11, 2015<br/>{{US}} June 16, 2016{{tt|*|Download Only}}<br/>{{EU}} October 21, 2016<br />{{AU}} October 22, 2016<br/>{{KR}} December 1, 2016
|games=108
|genre = Music, Rhythm
|previous=''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''
|rating = {{ratings|esrb=e|cero=A|pegi=7}}
|next=N/A}}
|mode = Single player, Multiplayer
{{Nihongo|''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby> ザ・ベスト<ruby>＋<rt>プラス</rt></ruby>|Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+}}, also known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''}} in Europe, and {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Sesang: The Best+''|리듬 세상 더 베스트<ruby>＋<rt>플러스</rt></ruby>|Rhythm World: The Best+}} in Korea, is the fourth game in the ''[[Rhythm Heaven Series]]'', released for the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo 3DS]] on June 11th, 2015 in Japan, June 16th, 2016 in North America, October 21st, 2016 in Europe, October 22nd, 2016 in Australia, and December 1st, 2016 in South Korea.
|games = 108 (plus challenges and co-op)
|previous = [[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]
|next = N/A}}
'''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''' (リズム天国ザ・ベスト+ ''Rhythm Tengoku: The Best Plus+'') also known as '''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''' in Europe, is the fourth game in the Rhythm Heaven Series. It was released on June 11th, 2015 in Japan, June 16, 2016 in the west during the E3 announcement, and was released on October 21, 2016 in Europe, on October 22, 2016 in Australia, and on December 1, 2016 in South Korea.
This game includes 70 minigames from the previous three Rhythm Tengoku games, 20 new minigames and 10 updated versions of older games.
This game includes 63 [[Rhythm Games]] from the previous three ''[[Rhythm Heaven (series)|Rhythm Heaven]]'' games (18 of which are unlocked through the [[Shop]]), 19 new ones, 12 shortened versions of previous games, 4 [[Endless Games]] (one from each previous title and one new), and 10 new [[Remix]]es, making for a total of 108 games in all.
== Story Mode ==
Notably, the North American version was only available as a digital download on the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] while other regions also received physical releases. As the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] closed on March 27, 2023, the North American version can no longer be purchased.
{{Spoiler}}
==[[Rhythm Games]]==
In the single player Story mode of the game, the player helps a character named [[Tibby]] get back to [[Heaven World]] {{Nihongo|天の国|''Ten no Kuni'', a pun on 天国 ''tengoku''}} (mispelled as "Hevven World" by Tibby) by completing various rhythm games and restoring the flow. On his way, he meets various characters, such as [[Boondog]], [[Dieter]], [[Shep]], [[Donna]], [[Hairold]], [[Eglantine]] and [[Trey]], who guide him through their various lands; as well as the [[Gatekeeper Trio]], which consists of [[Saffron]], [[Saltwater]], and [[Paprika]].
{{Spoiler}}During the story of the game, the player helps a character named [[Tibby]] get back to [[Heaven World]] by completing various [[Rhythm Games]] and restoring the flow. On their way, they meet various characters who guide them through their various lands; as well as the [[Gatekeeper Trio]] who block their path. Throughout the game, [[Rupert]] pops in and out to inform the player of any events, such as something new being unlocked, or when a [[Perfect Campaign]] is going on.
== Challenge Land ==
The majority of [[Rhythm Games]] appear over the course of the story, where they are grouped into stages of four; one from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'', one from ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'', one from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'', and one new for ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. All towers have a [[Remix]] at the end as well.
Challenge Land is a new feature in Megamix. Here, the player may board the [[Challenge Train]], where the player must beat a series of minigames, usually with modified rules and tempo. Additionally, if the Perfect Campaign is up, it can be challenged here. Challenge Land becomes playable once the player clears the Lush Tower.
== List of Rhythm Games==
Majority of the games appear in Story Mode, where they are grouped into places of four: one Rhythm Tengoku game, one Rhythm Heaven game, one Rhythm Heaven Fever game, and one new game.
(Games marked with "[Prequel]" are new versions of previous rhythm games, and are considerably easier than their predecessors. Games marked with "[Original]" are the original versions of the rhythm game from their respective Rhythm Heaven title. Games marked with "[Sequel]" are a sequel to the ORIGINAL game, not a prequel. Games not marked at all have no brand-new prequel.)
The games in [[Honeybee Land]], [[Machine Land]], [[Citrus Land]] and [[Barbershop Land]] are short versions of the original games with new music and visuals. They take the original name and description of the games, while the long versions, being the actual original games, are given new names, which in English often coincide with the arrange versions in previous installments.
===[[Earth World]]===
At the beginning of the game, [[Tibby]] accidentally falls off [[Heaven World]]. A mysterious individual (the player) finds him, and agrees to help him return to [[Heaven World]]. The two see a [[Lush Tower|Green Tower]] in the distance, and decide to go to it. They pass through various lands, helping various people with their troubles by clearing [[Rhythm Games]] along the way in order to progress.
====[[Honeybee Land]]====
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Artwork 3DS Karate Man.png|[[Karate Man (3DS)|Karate Man]]
Once [[Tibby]] and the player finally reach [[Lush Woods]], where the [[Lush Tower]] can be found, they meet [[Trey]]. He has been guarding the tower for a long time, and agrees to help [[Tibby]] reach [[Heaven World]] by having him and the player climb the tower, clearing [[Rhythm Games]] in order to restore the flow to the tower, and thus activate its power.
=====[[Lush Tower]]=====
<gallery position="center" spacing="small">
Artwork 3DS Spaceball.png|[[Spaceball]]
Artwork 3DS Dog Ninja.png|[[Dog Ninja]]
Artwork 3DS Hole in One.png|[[Hole in One]]
Artwork 3DS Sumo Brothers.png|[[Sumo Brothers]]
Artwork 3DS Lush Remix.png|[[Lush Remix]]
</gallery>
After [[Tibby]] and the player clear [[Lush Tower]], [[Tibby]] tries to use its power to return to [[Heaven World]], but it is not enough. [[Trey]] informs him that they need a rainbow of power for that, after which the six towers appear. [[Tibby]] and the player are allowed to tackle them in any order they wish. The short versions from the lands return as "powered-up" [[Rhythm Games]], which are the original versions, but renamed to avoid confusion. Many of their names and descriptions now coincide with their arrange versions, however.
=====[[Honeybee Tower]]=====
<gallery position="center" spacing="small">
Artwork 3DS Karate Man Returns!.png|[[Karate Man Returns!]]
After the six towers of [[Lush Woods]] are cleared, they focus their power into [[Lush Tower]] to create a rainbow, which allows [[Tibby]] to return to [[Heaven World]]. The story appears to be finished, however, [[Tibby]] sends a letter to the player saying there's trouble in [[Heaven World]], asking for their help.
===[[Heaven World]]===
The player, using the letter to climb up the rainbow, reaches [[Heaven World]]. [[Tibby]] explains that he doesn't know what's happened, but trusts that with the player's help, they can fix it. They pass through a few lands, helping [[Tibby]]'s friends by clearing [[Rhythm Games]] along the way in order to progress. During this, they learn of a strange sound that was heard coming from [[Tibby]]'s house, and dark clouds covered the sky. This lead to the inhabitants feeling depressed, not knowing who could've done this.
After clearing all of the lands along the way, the duo finally reach [[Mamarin Palace]], which is also [[Tibby's Mom]]. Here they meet [[Colin]], who has been looking for [[Tibby]] to inform him that [[Tibby's Mom]] is in trouble. He asks the duo to climb up to the top of the palace to ask her face-to-face what's happened. To open the door however, they need to climb up the two towers next to the palace, clearing the [[Rhythm Games]] in them to restore the flow, and thus unlock the door to the palace proper.
=== Honeybee Land ===
The [[Rhythm Games]] in this section are the arrange versions. In some cases, these end up being the ''third'' version of some games, having a completely new name and description. Notably, [[Karate Man Senior]] is not an arrangement of any existing game, but is present here nonetheless.
Artwork 3DS Working Dough 2.png|[[Working Dough 2]]
|[[File:Story_rhythm_epilation.png|170px]]
Artwork 3DS Karate Man Senior.png|[[Karate Man Senior]]
|[[File:Story_glee_club.png|170px]]
Artwork 3DS Final Remix.png|[[Final Remix]]
|[[File:Story_figure_fighter.png|170px]]
</gallery>
|[[File:Story_slam_dunked.png|170px]]
After clearing the [[Rhythm Games]] within [[Tibby's Mom]] and climbing to the top, [[Tibby]] tries talking to her. Although she doesn't respond, [[Tibby]] explains to her what has happened along his way back, meeting a lot of people, and learning that everyone else has troubles like him. He says he has decided to live as one who helps others, but still gets no response from his mother. She then exhales, revealing she was actually holding her breath to cure her hiccups the whole time, which is what caused the spooky voice and gloomy skies in [[Heaven World]].
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===[[Shop]]===
[[Saffron]]'s [[Shop]] (available after [[The First Gate]]) allows the player to purchase [[Rhythm Item]]s, [[Play Music|Music]] and [[Rhythm Games]]. All games in the [[Shop]] are returning from previous games in the series, though they can only be played in the [[Museum]]. Versions of them can be played on the [[Challenge Train]] even before they are bought.
In the [[Café]], the player can access (from left to right) [[StreetPass Terrace]], the [[Stable]], talking to the [[Barista]] and other characters, the [[Shop]], [[Museum]], [[Badges]], [[Memories]], and [[Mascots]]. Each option is unlocked after certain points in the game. Notably, the [[Barista]] no longer helps the player skip games they are having trouble with; instead, [[Rupert]] shows up when it's time for that, and charges a fee to skip the game.
|- bgcolor="#fff7f7"
==Endless Games==
| [[Sick Beats (Megamix)|Sick Beats]]
[[Endless Games]] return in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', including one game from each installment, and a new one of its own. They are unlocked by completing all three Trials set by the [[Gatekeeper Trio]] on that game's Gate, after which the endless game will be available in the [[Museum]].
|- align="center"
==Challenge Land==
|[[File:Doctor_bacteria_3ds.png|273px]]
[[Challenge Land]] is a new feature in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'' which allows up to 4 players to ride the [[Challenge Train]] though various courses consisting of [[Rhythm Games]] with altered rules. The [[Perfect Campaign]] returns, appearing in this section. If the player misses during an attempt, the game ends with the message "You Missed..." rather than continuing like a normal game. After a [[Perfect]] is obtained, the player does not receive a [[Gift]]. Instead, each campaign awards one [[Flow Ball]], which can used to purchase [[Rhythm Games]] at the [[Shop]]. The [[Rhythm Item]]s and [[Play Music|Music]] also purchasable in the [[Shop]] serve the same purpose as the [[Gift]]s in previous games.
|}
==Missing Games==
While most [[Rhythm Games|games]] returned in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', 24 didn't make the cut. The following are the games from past installments of ''[[Rhythm Heaven (series)|Rhythm Heaven]]'' that did not return for ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. (Arrange versions whose long version is in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'' are highlighted in {{Nihongo|this font}}. [[Remix]]es, [[Endless Games]], [[File:TempoUpExtra1.png|72px]] Games, and [[Two-Player Menu|Two-Player Games]] aren't listed.) Many of the Arrange versions have new patterns or new cues, which also exist in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', but are never used. It is debatable how many of these were actually intended to appear in the game or were simply leftover data from the porting process.
|From ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''<br>[[File:Game GBA 2-2.png|20px|link=Iai Giri]] [[Iai Giri]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 2-4.png|20px|link=Sick Beats|Baikin Hakase]] [[Sick Beats|Baikin Hakase]]{{tt|*|While the Endless Game version is present in ''Megamix'', the original is not.}}<br>[[File:Game GBA 2-5.png|20px|link=The☆Bon Odori]] [[The☆Bon Odori]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 3-1.png|20px|link=|Mahō Tsukai]] [[Mahō Tsukai]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 3-2.png|20px|link=Showtime]] [[Showtime]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 3-4.png|20px|link=Tram to Poline]] [[Tram to Poline]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 4-4.png|20px|link=Polyrhythm]] [[Polyrhythm]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 4-5.png|20px|link=Rap Men]] [[Rap Men]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 5-3.png|20px|link=Toss Boys]] [[Toss Boys]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 5-4.png|20px|link=Hanabi]] [[Hanabi]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 6-2.png|20px|link=Bon Dance]] [[Bon Dance]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 6-4.png|20px|link=Rap Women]] [[Rap Women]]
|[[File:Game GBA 7-1.png|20px|link=Karateka 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Karateka 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game GBA 7-2.png|20px|link=Rhythm Datsumo 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Rhythm Datsumo 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game GBA 7-3.png|20px|link=Ninja no Shison]] {{Nihongo|[[Ninja no Shison]]}}<br>[[File:Game GBA 7-4.png|20px|link=Night Walk 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Night Walk 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game GBA 7-5.png|20px|link=Marcher 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Marcher 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game GBA 8-1.png|20px|link=Hopping Road 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Hopping Road 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game GBA 8-2.png|20px|link=Toss Boys 2]] [[Toss Boys 2]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 8-3.png|20px|link=Polyrhythm 2]] [[Polyrhythm 2]]<br>[[File:Game GBA 8-4.png|20px|link=Air Batter 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Air Batter 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game GBA 8-5.png|20px|link=Shiroi Obake 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Shiroi Obake 2]]}}
|- align="center"
|[[File:Game DS 7-1.png|32px|link=Built to Scale 2 (DS)|Built to Scale 2]] [[Built to Scale 2 (DS)|Built to Scale 2]]<br>[[File:Game DS 7-2.png|32px|link=The Dazzles 2]] {{Nihongo|[[The Dazzles 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game DS 8-2.png|32px|link=Fillbots 2 (DS)|Fillbots 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Fillbots 2 (DS)|Fillbots 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game DS 8-3.png|32px|link=Blue Birds 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Blue Birds 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game DS 8-4.png|32px|link=Lockstep 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Lockstep 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game DS 9-1.png|32px|link=Moai Doo-Wop 2]] [[Moai Doo-Wop 2]]<br>[[File:Game DS 9-2.png|32px|link=Karate Man 2 (DS)|Karate Man 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Karate Man 2 (DS)|Karate Man 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game DS 9-3.png|32px|link=Glee Club 2 (DS)|Glee Club 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Glee Club 2 (DS)|Glee Club 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game DS 9-4.png|32px|link=Space Soccer 2]] [[Space Soccer 2]]<br>[[File:Game DS 10-1.png|32px|link=Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'Em-Up 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'em-up 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game DS 10-2.png|32px|link=Splashdown 2]] [[Splashdown 2]]<br>[[File:Game DS 10-3.png|32px|link=Munchy Monk 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Munchy Monk 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game DS 10-4.png|32px|link=Rockers 2]] [[Rockers 2]]
|[[File:Story_sneaky_spirits.png|170px]]
|[[File:Game Wii 8-1.png|32px|link=Samurai Slice 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Samurai Slice 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game Wii 8-3.png|32px|link=Built to Scale 2 (Wii)|Built to Scale 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Built to Scale 2 (Wii)|Built to Scale 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game Wii 8-4.png|32px|link=Double Date 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Double Date 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game Wii 9-1.png|32px|link=Love Rap 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Love Rap 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game Wii 9-2.png|32px|link=Cheer Readers 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Cheer Readers 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game Wii 9-4.png|32px|link=Screwbot Factory 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Screwbot Factory 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game Wii 10-2.png|32px|link=Micro-Row 2 (Wii)|Micro-Row 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Micro-Row 2 (Wii)|Micro-Row 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game Wii 10-3.png|32px|link=Packing Pests 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Packing Pests 2]]}}<br>[[File:Game Wii 10-4.png|32px|link=Karate Man 2 (Wii)|Karate Man 2]] {{Nihongo|[[Karate Man 2 (Wii)|Karate Man 2]]}}
Several [[List of Scrapped Rhythm Games#Rhythm Heaven Megamix|scrapped new games]] also exist.
==Trailers==
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==Official Websites==
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/bpjj/index.html リズム天国 ザ・ベスト＋] (Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20230327002443/https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/rhythm-heaven-megamix-3ds/ Rhythm Heaven Megamix for Nintendo 3DS - Nintendo Game Details] [Archive]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS-games/Rhythm-Paradise-Megamix-1091313.html Rhythm Paradise Megamix | Nintendo 3DSs | Games | Nintendo]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20230329165518/https://www.nintendo.co.kr/3DS/software/rwtbp/index.html 리듬 세상 더 베스트 플러스] (Rhythm Sesang: The Best+) [Archive]
==Logos==
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Logo 3DS Rhythm Tengoku The Best+.svg
Logo 3DS Rhythm Heaven Megamix.svg
Logo 3DS Rhythm Paradise Megamix.svg
Logo 3DS Rhythm Sesang The Best+.svg
</gallery>
==''Rhythm Heaven Megamix Demo''==
[[File:Screenshot 3DS Title Demo.png|thumb]]{{Nihongo|''Rhythm Heaven Megamix Demo''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby> ザ・ベスト<ruby>＋<rt>プラス</rt></ruby> 体験版|Rhythm Tengoku: The Best Plus Taikenban}}, also known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise Megamix Demo''}} in Europe, and {{Nihongo|''리듬 세상 더 베스트<ruby>＋<rt>플러스</rt></ruby> 체험판''|Lideum Sesang Deo Beseuteu Peulleoseu Cheheompan|Rhythm World The Best Plus Trial Version}} in Korea, was released on June 15th, 2016 in North America and September 2nd, 2016 in Europe and Australia, along with the full release of ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. It includes limited versions of the [[Rhythm Games]] and [[Challenge Land#Demo|Challenge Land]] from the full version.
=== Comet Land ===
When choosing "Try [[Rhythm Games]]!", the player goes directly to the [[Introduction]] (which can be skipped), after which they meet [[Tibby]], who rapid-fires through several games, and comments after each one. If the player gets an [[OK]] or higher, they move on to the next game.
All epilogues are replaced with one thanking the player for playing the game (all of which play the "OK" jingle). It depicts [[Tibby]] calling out to the player. The text differs between the {{US}} and {{UK}} versions.
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{{Epilogue
|[[File:Marcher_title_3DS.PNG|170px]]
|Console=3DSdemo
|[[File:Munchy_Monk_title_3DS.PNG|170px]]
|NG Image=Epilogue 3DS Demo.png
|[[File:See-Saw_3DS_title.PNG|170px]]
|OK Image=Epilogue 3DS Demo.png
|[[File:Teddy_Bear_title.png|170px]]
|HI Image=Epilogue 3DS Demo.png
|}
|NG=Try out Rhythm Heaven Megamix!
|OK=Try out Rhythm Heaven Megamix!
|HI=Try out Rhythm Heaven Megamix!
|NG alt=I hope you had fun!
|OK alt=I hope you had fun!
|HI alt=I hope you had fun!}}
Although the player is shown to get [[Coins]] after clearing a [[Rhythm Game]], the counter gets reset after each game.
=== Planet Land ===
After clearing all the [[Rhythm Games]], [[Tibby]] presents the player with a "[[Remix]]" featuring several games from the full version to prompt the player to purchase it.
The "[[Challenge Land#Demo|Challenge Land (Multiplayer)]]" mode contains three courses not found in the full version; however, it is not playable solo. There are also two Rhythm Games exclusive to this mode.
[[File:Logo 3DS Rhythm Tengoku The Uta Matsuri+.svg|thumb]]
|[[File:Clap_Trap_title.PNG|273px]]
{{Nihongo|''Rhythm Tengoku: The Uta Matsuri+''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby> ザ・歌祭り<ruby>＋<rt>プラス</rt></ruby>|Rhythm Heaven: The Song Festival+}} was a promotional concert for the game held at AKIHABARA Backstage pass in Japan and streamed live on nicovideo on June 26th, 2015. It was hosted by Araken<ref>[https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv224499605 梅雨をふっとばせ！ リズム天国 ザ・歌祭り＋] (Blow away the rainy season! Rhythm Heaven: The Song Festival+)<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7OkPdPTvDk <nowiki>[Concert] Rhythm Heaven: The Song Festival Plus</nowiki>]</ref>.
|}
=== Left-Hand Tower ===
The songs performed during this concert were [[Thrilling! Is this love?]] by [[generasia:Hario_Arisa|Ari~sa]], [[Tonight]] by [[generasia:Ogawa Mana|Mana Ogawa]], [[Tokimeki no Story]] by Tokimekist (Mai-chan, Yurinko), [[Love Ooh Ooh Paradise]] by [[generasia:Ciao Bella Cinquetti|THE POSSIBLE]], [[Classmate]] by Pajama Musume Club (Karen, Moeazu) and finally [[Thrilling! Is this love?]] ([[Fan Club 2|New Arrange Version]]), once again by [[generasia:Hario_Arisa|Ari~sa]] with backing from all of the other singers.
In the cafe you can play with your [[Rhythm Toys]], buy Rhythm Items, CD's and extra games with [[Flow Balls]] and visit the Museum.
== Shop Games ==
Shop games act like extra games from [[Rhythm Heaven Fever|Fever]], but instead of getting medals in each rhythm game to unlock them, they can be bought from the shop owned by Saffron with Flow Balls found by playing Challenge Land's Perfect Campaign and Challenge Train's challenges. All shop games are returning minigames from the previous games in the series which allow you to perfect them. Some of them can be found in Challenge Train's challenges depenting on if the player hasn't bought them yet.
Rhythm Toys return, but in a slightly different format. Unlike with Rhythm Toys in past games, the Rhythm Toys that appear in this game are constantly checked on for various reasons throughout the playthrough of the game, and are not accessible until you clear the Lush Tower.
=== List of Rhythm Toys ===
* [[Figure Fighter VS]]
* [[Feed Goat]]
== Streetpass ==
Whenever you got tagged by another player, the Cafe icon will display Barista, hinting that another player has tagged you. For each player you tagged, displays the player's Mii, number of Flow, and Favorite Rhythm Game, just like the rest of the characters. You also battle each of the players you tagged through [[Figure Fighter VS]].
== Missing Games==
While most games returned in Megamix, 25 didn't make the cut. The following are the games from past incarnations of Rhythm Heaven that did not return for Megamix. (Sequels whose prequel is in Megamix are written in '''bold'''. Remixes, Endless Games and Two-Player Games aren't listed.)
*[[File:Karate Man 2 Wii_icon.png|32px|link=Karate Man 2 (Wii)|Karate Man 2]] '''[[Karate Man 2 (Wii)|Karate Man Combos! 2]]'''
== Reception ==
This game has received a review of 34/40 on Famitsu.
According to a report, this game sold over 500,000 copies in Japan by the end of 2015. <ref>http://www.gamnesia.com/news/nintendo-sold-more-games-in-japan-than-any-other-japanese-publisher-in-2015</ref>.
As of February 2016, the total sales in Japan reached 650,000 copies.
This game is known to be favorable on MetaCritic with an avarage score of 83.
== Trivia ==
* There is a challenge train set called "Wario...Where", where many of the minigames are replaced with WarioWare characters. This is due to both series being created by the same developers.
*This is the first game to not include any of Tsunku's songs in the new Rhythm Games.
*This game currently holds the record for the most Rhythm games in it, with Rhythm games from every game in the series.
*When this game was talked about at the E3 2016, #RhythmHeaven quickly became a trending topic on the popular social networking website known as Twitter.
* During the real credits the following things and characters from various games can be seen.
** The tree from [[Lush Remix]].
** [[Huebirds of Happiness|The Huebirds of Happiness]] from [[Flock Step]].
** The Star you can collect in every game.
** The planet from [[Remix 7 (Wii)|Remix 7]] of [[Rhythm Heaven Fever]].
** The [[Rhythm Rockets]] from [[Launch Party]].
** The [[Small Alien|Alien]] From [[Spaceball]].
** The huge machine from [[Working Dough]], it also shines the color of the forest.
** [[Play-Yan]] and the star from [[Night Walk]].
** The riceball from Spaceball.
** All the colors for each Remix, red, orange, yellow, green, indigo, blue, purple.
* The minigames at gates and towers are lined up by their game from oldest to newest (for example in the Lush Tower: First is Spaceball from Rhythm Tengoku, then Dog Ninja from Rhythm Heaven, then Hole in One from Rhythm Heaven Fever and finally the new one - Sumo Brothers).
* While using simple tap, it shows the character when tapping. This is a reference to [[Rhythm Heaven]].
* This the first game in the series to have threequels included.
* It is notable that the title cards in the English version of the game all use the same font styles and are rather simplistic compared to the more artistic and unique title cards in the Japanese version and Rhythm Heaven Fever.
** The only title card to be fully changed from the Japanese version is [[Karate Man Combos!]].
==Trailers==
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Rhythm Heaven Megamix - Official Game Trailer - Nintendo E3 2016
Rhythm Heaven Megamix - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016
Rhythm Heaven Megamix - Reveal Trailer
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The concert is notable for being the only time that the full versions of [[Tokimeki no Story]] and [[Classmate]] have been heard.
==Reception==
The game received favourable reviews from ''[[wikipedia:Famitsu|Famitsu]]'' reviewers, where it received a score of 34/40<ref>[http://nintendoeverything.com/rhythm-heaven-the-best-plus-gets-first-review-in-famitsu/ Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus gets first review in Famitsu]</ref> and is known to be favorable on ''[[wikipedia:Metacritic|Metacritic]]'' with an average score of 83<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/rhythm-heaven-megamix Rhythm Heaven Megamix for 3DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>. This game debuted at No. 1 in Japanese charts maintained by [[wikipedia:Media Create|Media Create]]<ref>[http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2015/06/18/88620.html 【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)] ([Weekly Sales Ranking] 1st place "Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+" with 158,000 sales, "Dragon Ball Z Super Ultimate Butoden" 2nd place with 74,000 sales (6/8-6/14))</ref>. According to a report, this game sold over 500,000 copies in Japan by the end of 2015<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190504221303/http://www.gamnesia.com/news/nintendo-sold-more-games-in-japan-than-any-other-japanese-publisher-in-2015 Nintendo Sold More Games in Japan than Any Other Japanese Publisher in 2015]</ref>. As of February 2016, the total sales in Japan reached 650,000 copies<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/kids/160224/rhythm/index.html ニンテンドーキッズスペース | 『リズム天国 ザ・ベスト＋(3DS)』開発スタッフが描く!スペシャルコミック 38記念日｜任天堂] (Nintendo Kids Space | "Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+ (3DS)" Drawn by Development Staff! Special Comic 38 Anniversary | Nintendo)</ref>.
==Trivia==
*This is the only ''[[Rhythm Heaven (series)|Rhythm Heaven]]'' game to:
**Not be available physically in every region, as the North American version was only released as a digital download on the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]], while all other regions also received a physical release.
**No longer be available for purchase in North America, as the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] was the only place to purchase this version prior to its closing in March of 2023.
**Have more than 50 [[Rhythm Games]], totalling 104.
**Have games with up to three [[Rhythm Games#Versions|versions]], due to introducing "short" games.
**Have no new Prologue jingles, aside from remixed ones from previous games and for [[Remix]]es.
*This is the second time where [[Karate Man]] is the first [[Rhythm Game]], after ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''. It also features three [[Karate Man]] games as the end of a stage, like in ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'' and ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''.
*While using Simple Tap mode, a similar character to the one in ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'' appears on the Touch Screen.
*The announcer in English is voiced by [http://www.mariannadefazio.com Marianna DeFazio], reused from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''.
*There are two [[Wario...Where?|Challenge Train]] courses where many characters are replaced with [[WarioWare]] characters.
**[[Ashley]] also makes a cameo in the [[Café]] as a doll.
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Latest revision as of 19:29, 12 November 2024
"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 it all. Try to reach Heaven World as you stab viruses, feed a bear, and more! Just don't miss a beat."
— Nintendo eShop description (excerpt)
Rhythm Heaven Megamix (リズム天国 ザ・ベスト＋?, Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+), also known as Rhythm Paradise Megamix in Europe, and Rhythm Sesang: The Best+ (리듬 세상 더 베스트＋?, Rhythm World: The Best+) in Korea, is the fourth game in the Rhythm Heaven Series, released for the Nintendo 3DS on June 11th, 2015 in Japan, June 16th, 2016 in North America, October 21st, 2016 in Europe, October 22nd, 2016 in Australia, and December 1st, 2016 in South Korea.
This game includes 63 Rhythm Games from the previous three Rhythm Heaven games (18 of which are unlocked through the Shop), 19 new ones, 12 shortened versions of previous games, 4 Endless Games (one from each previous title and one new), and 10 new Remixes, making for a total of 108 games in all.
Notably, the North American version was only available as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop while other regions also received physical releases. As the Nintendo eShop closed on March 27, 2023, the North American version can no longer be purchased.
This page may contain spoilers! Read at your own risk.
During the story of the game, the player helps a character named Tibby get back to Heaven World by completing various Rhythm Games and restoring the flow. On their way, they meet various characters who guide them through their various lands; as well as the Gatekeeper Trio who block their path. Throughout the game, Rupert pops in and out to inform the player of any events, such as something new being unlocked, or when a Perfect Campaign is going on.
The games in Honeybee Land, Machine Land, Citrus Land and Barbershop Land are short versions of the original games with new music and visuals. They take the original name and description of the games, while the long versions, being the actual original games, are given new names, which in English often coincide with the arrange versions in previous installments.
At the beginning of the game, Tibby accidentally falls off Heaven World. A mysterious individual (the player) finds him, and agrees to help him return to Heaven World. The two see a Green Tower in the distance, and decide to go to it. They pass through various lands, helping various people with their troubles by clearing Rhythm Games along the way in order to progress.
Once Tibby and the player finally reach Lush Woods, where the Lush Tower can be found, they meet Trey. He has been guarding the tower for a long time, and agrees to help Tibby reach Heaven World by having him and the player climb the tower, clearing Rhythm Games in order to restore the flow to the tower, and thus activate its power.
After Tibby and the player clear Lush Tower, Tibby tries to use its power to return to Heaven World, but it is not enough. Trey informs him that they need a rainbow of power for that, after which the six towers appear. Tibby and the player are allowed to tackle them in any order they wish. The short versions from the lands return as "powered-up" Rhythm Games, which are the original versions, but renamed to avoid confusion. Many of their names and descriptions now coincide with their arrange versions, however.
After the six towers of Lush Woods are cleared, they focus their power into Lush Tower to create a rainbow, which allows Tibby to return to Heaven World. The story appears to be finished, however, Tibby sends a letter to the player saying there's trouble in Heaven World, asking for their help.
The player, using the letter to climb up the rainbow, reaches Heaven World. Tibby explains that he doesn't know what's happened, but trusts that with the player's help, they can fix it. They pass through a few lands, helping Tibby's friends by clearing Rhythm Games along the way in order to progress. During this, they learn of a strange sound that was heard coming from Tibby's house, and dark clouds covered the sky. This lead to the inhabitants feeling depressed, not knowing who could've done this.
After clearing all of the lands along the way, the duo finally reach Mamarin Palace, which is also Tibby's Mom. Here they meet Colin, who has been looking for Tibby to inform him that Tibby's Mom is in trouble. He asks the duo to climb up to the top of the palace to ask her face-to-face what's happened. To open the door however, they need to climb up the two towers next to the palace, clearing the Rhythm Games in them to restore the flow, and thus unlock the door to the palace proper.
The Rhythm Games in this section are the arrange versions. In some cases, these end up being the third version of some games, having a completely new name and description. Notably, Karate Man Senior is not an arrangement of any existing game, but is present here nonetheless.
After clearing the Rhythm Games within Tibby's Mom and climbing to the top, Tibby tries talking to her. Although she doesn't respond, Tibby explains to her what has happened along his way back, meeting a lot of people, and learning that everyone else has troubles like him. He says he has decided to live as one who helps others, but still gets no response from his mother. She then exhales, revealing she was actually holding her breath to cure her hiccups the whole time, which is what caused the spooky voice and gloomy skies in Heaven World.
In the Café, the player can access (from left to right) StreetPass Terrace, the Stable, talking to the Barista and other characters, the Shop, Museum, Badges, Memories, and Mascots. Each option is unlocked after certain points in the game. Notably, the Barista no longer helps the player skip games they are having trouble with; instead, Rupert shows up when it's time for that, and charges a fee to skip the game.
Endless Games
Endless Games return in Rhythm Heaven Megamix, including one game from each installment, and a new one of its own. They are unlocked by completing all three Trials set by the Gatekeeper Trio on that game's Gate, after which the endless game will be available in the Museum.
Challenge Land
Challenge Land is a new feature in Rhythm Heaven Megamix which allows up to 4 players to ride the Challenge Train though various courses consisting of Rhythm Games with altered rules. The Perfect Campaign returns, appearing in this section. If the player misses during an attempt, the game ends with the message "You Missed..." rather than continuing like a normal game. After a Perfect is obtained, the player does not receive a Gift. Instead, each campaign awards one Flow Ball, which can used to purchase Rhythm Games at the Shop. The Rhythm Items and Music also purchasable in the Shop serve the same purpose as the Gifts in previous games.
Missing Games
While most games returned in Rhythm Heaven Megamix, 24 didn't make the cut. The following are the games from past installments of Rhythm Heaven that did not return for Rhythm Heaven Megamix. (Arrange versions whose long version is in Rhythm Heaven Megamix are highlighted in this font. Remixes, Endless Games, Games, and Two-Player Games aren't listed.) Many of the Arrange versions have new patterns or new cues, which also exist in Rhythm Heaven Megamix, but are never used. It is debatable how many of these were actually intended to appear in the game or were simply leftover data from the porting process.
Rhythm Heaven Megamix Demo (リズム天国 ザ・ベスト＋ 体験版?, Rhythm Tengoku: The Best Plus Taikenban), also known as Rhythm Paradise Megamix Demo in Europe, and 리듬 세상 더 베스트＋ 체험판 (Lideum Sesang Deo Beseuteu Peulleoseu Cheheompan?, Rhythm World The Best Plus Trial Version) in Korea, was released on June 15th, 2016 in North America and September 2nd, 2016 in Europe and Australia, along with the full release of Rhythm Heaven Megamix. It includes limited versions of the Rhythm Games and Challenge Land from the full version.
When choosing "Try Rhythm Games!", the player goes directly to the Introduction (which can be skipped), after which they meet Tibby, who rapid-fires through several games, and comments after each one. If the player gets an OK or higher, they move on to the next game.
All epilogues are replaced with one thanking the player for playing the game (all of which play the "OK" jingle). It depicts Tibby calling out to the player. The text differs between the and versions.
Try out Rhythm Heaven Megamix!
Try out Rhythm Heaven Megamix!
Try out Rhythm Heaven Megamix!
I hope you had fun!
I hope you had fun!
I hope you had fun!
Although the player is shown to get Coins after clearing a Rhythm Game, the counter gets reset after each game.
After clearing all the Rhythm Games, Tibby presents the player with a "Remix" featuring several games from the full version to prompt the player to purchase it.
The "Challenge Land (Multiplayer)" mode contains three courses not found in the full version; however, it is not playable solo. There are also two Rhythm Games exclusive to this mode.
Rhythm Tengoku: The Uta Matsuri+ (リズム天国 ザ・歌祭り＋?, Rhythm Heaven: The Song Festival+) was a promotional concert for the game held at AKIHABARA Backstage pass in Japan and streamed live on nicovideo on June 26th, 2015. It was hosted by Araken[1].
The concert is notable for being the only time that the full versions of Tokimeki no Story and Classmate have been heard.
Reception
The game received favourable reviews from Famitsu reviewers, where it received a score of 34/40[2] and is known to be favorable on Metacritic with an average score of 83[3]. This game debuted at No. 1 in Japanese charts maintained by Media Create[4]. According to a report, this game sold over 500,000 copies in Japan by the end of 2015[5]. As of February 2016, the total sales in Japan reached 650,000 copies[6].
Not be available physically in every region, as the North American version was only released as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop, while all other regions also received a physical release.
No longer be available for purchase in North America, as the Nintendo eShop was the only place to purchase this version prior to its closing in March of 2023.
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