m (the website for the Wii U re-releease is down, so the link has been replaced with an archived version (it's not the latest snapshot since it was taken down as it lacks screenshots at that point, the latest snapshot with screenshots has been chosen as the archive link))
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Like previous titles, the game features various [[Rhythm Games]] each with their own rules, requiring the player to play in time to the rhythm in order to clear them. Unlike the previous game, ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'', which utilized the features of the [[wikipedia:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'' for the [[wikipedia:Wii|Wii]] is limited to button controls. The game is played with the Wii Remote held vertically, with players required to either tap Ⓐ, or "squeeze" Ⓐ+Ⓑ together. At the end of each game, players are [[Rank]]ed on their performance, with at least an "[[OK]]" rank required to clear it and progress onto the next. Each stage of four games culminates in a [[Remix]], which combines all the gameplay elements of the previous games in one.
Like previous titles, the game features various [[Rhythm Games]] each with their own rules, requiring the player to play in time to the rhythm in order to clear them. Unlike the previous game, ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'', which utilized the features of the [[wikipedia:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'' for the [[wikipedia:Wii|Wii]] is limited to button controls. The game is played with the Wii Remote held vertically, with players required to either tap Ⓐ, or "squeeze" Ⓐ+Ⓑ together. At the end of each game, players are [[Rank]]ed on their performance, with at least an "[[OK]]" rank required to clear it and progress onto the next. Each stage of four games culminates in a [[Remix]], which combines all the gameplay elements of the previous games in one.
Clearing levels with a [[Superb]] earns [[Medal]]s which unlock extra content in the [[Medal Corner]], including [[Rhythm Toys]], [[Endless Games]] and [[Extra Games]] from the original ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''. Levels that have been cleared with a [[Superb]] may also be randomly selected for a [[Perfect Campaign]], in which the player can try to clear the game without missing, with the maximum of 3 retries before it disappears. Clearing these rewards [[Gift]]s such as [[Music Corner#Rhythm Heaven Fever|songs]] and [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)|Reading Material]].
Clearing levels with a [[Superb]] earns [[Medal]]s which unlock extra content in the [[Medal Corner]], including [[Rhythm Toys]], [[Endless Games]] and [[Extra Games]] from the original ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''. Games that have been cleared with a [[Superb]] may also be randomly selected for a [[Perfect Campaign]], in which the player can try to clear the game without missing, with a maximum of three retries before it disappears. Clearing these rewards [[Gift]]s such as [[Music Corner#Rhythm Heaven Fever|music]] and [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)|something to read]].
New to the series (bar the [[Rhythm Tengoku/Arcade|arcade version of ''Rhythm Tengoku'']]) is the [[Two-Player Menu]], in which two players can play simultaneously. Levels played in multiplayer require players to earn enough points in total to reach the desired [[Rank]] and clear each game, with bonus points awarded based on the harmony of the players. These can sometimes result in the rank going from [[OK]] to [[Superb]]. These games come with [[Duo Medal]]s which unlock [[Two-Player Endless Games]].
New to the series (aside from the [[Rhythm Tengoku/Arcade|arcade version of ''Rhythm Tengoku'']]) is the [[Two-Player Menu]], in which two players can play simultaneously. Levels played in multiplayer require players to earn enough points in total to reach the desired [[Rank]] and clear each game, with bonus points awarded based on the harmony of the players. These can sometimes result in the rank going from [[OK]] to [[Superb]]. These games come with [[Duo Medal]]s which unlock [[Two-Player Endless Games]].
==Development and Localization==
==Development and Localization==
Producer Yoshio Sakamoto and Nintendo SPD Group No.1 were responsible for the programming, graphic design, and some of the music in the game. Collaborator and musician [[wikipedia:Tsunku|Tsunku]] and his music studio TNX created several of the performed vocal songs found throughout the game. In the localized versions of the game, the [[Endless Game]] [[Manzai]] was removed due to the dialogue focused nature of the game and replaced with another from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' known as [[Mr. Upbeat]]<ref>[http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/rhythmheavenfever/0/3 Iwata Asks - Rhythm Heaven Fever 4. Music Spinning in Your Head]</ref>. ''[[Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise]]'' exclusively allows players to switch between English and Japanese voices<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Wii/Beat-the-Beat-Rhythm-Paradise-280605.html Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise | Wii | Games | Nintendo]</ref>.
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Producer Yoshio Sakamoto and Nintendo SPD Group No. 1 were responsible for the programming, graphic design, and some of the music in the game. Collaborator and musician [[wikipedia:Tsunku|Tsunku]] and his music studio TNX created several of the performed vocal songs found throughout the game. In the localized versions of the game, the [[Endless Game]] [[Manzai]] was removed due to the dialogue focused nature of the game and replaced with another from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' known as [[Mr. Upbeat]]<ref>[http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/rhythmheavenfever/0/3 Iwata Asks - Rhythm Heaven Fever 4. Music Spinning in Your Head]</ref>. ''[[Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise]]'' exclusively allows players to switch between English and Japanese voices<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Wii/Beat-the-Beat-Rhythm-Paradise-280605.html Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise | Wii | Games | Nintendo]</ref>.
==[[Rhythm Games]]==
==[[Rhythm Games]]==
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==Reception==
''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'' sold over 100,000 copies in its first week in Japan<ref>http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/07/28/media_create_sales/</ref>, while by the end of the year it sold a total of over 600,000 copies<ref>http://gamerant.com/japan-best-selling-games-2011-jeff-125733/</ref>. The game received a score of 32/40 in the ''Famitsu''<ref>http://www.1up.com/news/japan-review-check-rhythm-heaven</ref> magazine. It holds the title as the best selling game in the series.
==Official Websites==
==Official Websites==
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/somj/ みんなのリズム天国] (Minna no Rhythm Tengoku)
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/somj/ みんなのリズム天国] (Minna no Rhythm Tengoku)
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20150316141625/http://rhythmheavenfever.nintendo.com:80/ Official Site – Rhythm Heaven Fever for Wii] [Archive]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20150316141625/http://rhythmheavenfever.nintendo.com:80/ Official Site – Rhythm Heaven Fever for Wii] [Archive]
*[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rhythm-heaven-fever-wii-u/ Rhythm Heaven Fever for Wii U - Nintendo Game Details]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20191121091058/https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rhythm-heaven-fever-wii-u/ Rhythm Heaven Fever for Wii U - Nintendo Game Details] [Archive]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/games/oms/beat_the_beat_rhythm_paradise/index.html Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise | Music Game | Wii | Nintendo]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/games/oms/beat_the_beat_rhythm_paradise/index.html Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise | Music Game | Wii | Nintendo]
==Reception==
''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'' sold over 100,000 copies in its first week in Japan<ref>http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/07/28/media_create_sales/</ref>, while by the end of the year it sold a total of over 600,000 copies<ref>http://gamerant.com/japan-best-selling-games-2011-jeff-125733/</ref>. The game received a score of 32/40 in the ''Famitsu''<ref>http://www.1up.com/news/japan-review-check-rhythm-heaven</ref> magazine. It holds the title as the best selling game in the series.
==Trailers==
==Trailers==
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==Unused==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'' was released in Japan during [[Rhythm Tengoku]]'s five-year anniversary.
*''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'' was released in Japan during [[Rhythm Tengoku]]'s five-year anniversary.
Rhythm Heaven Fever (みんなのリズム天国?, Minna no Rhythm Tengoku), known as Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise in Europe, and 리듬 세상 Wii (Lideum Sesang Wii?, Rhythm World Wii) in Korea, is the third game in the Rhythm Heaven Series, released for the Wii on July 21, 2011 in Japan, February 13, 2012 in North America, July 6, 2012 in Europe, September 13, 2012 in Australia and September 12, 2013 in South Korea.
The game was digitally rereleased for the Wii U's Virtual Console on July 27, 2016 in Japan, November 10, 2016 in North America, and November 24 in Europe.
Like previous titles, the game features various Rhythm Games each with their own rules, requiring the player to play in time to the rhythm in order to clear them. Unlike the previous game, Rhythm Heaven, which utilized the features of the Nintendo DS, Rhythm Heaven Fever for the Wii is limited to button controls. The game is played with the Wii Remote held vertically, with players required to either tap Ⓐ, or "squeeze" Ⓐ+Ⓑ together. At the end of each game, players are Ranked on their performance, with at least an "OK" rank required to clear it and progress onto the next. Each stage of four games culminates in a Remix, which combines all the gameplay elements of the previous games in one.
New to the series (aside from the arcade version of Rhythm Tengoku) is the Two-Player Menu, in which two players can play simultaneously. Levels played in multiplayer require players to earn enough points in total to reach the desired Rank and clear each game, with bonus points awarded based on the harmony of the players. These can sometimes result in the rank going from OK to Superb. These games come with Duo Medals which unlock Two-Player Endless Games.
Development and Localization
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The following should be done: move this and other development/localization/regional differences trivia to Rhythm Heaven Fever/Unused You can help Rhythm Heaven Wiki by doing it.
Producer Yoshio Sakamoto and Nintendo SPD Group No. 1 were responsible for the programming, graphic design, and some of the music in the game. Collaborator and musician Tsunku and his music studio TNX created several of the performed vocal songs found throughout the game. In the localized versions of the game, the Endless GameManzai was removed due to the dialogue focused nature of the game and replaced with another from Rhythm Tengoku known as Mr. Upbeat[1]. Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise exclusively allows players to switch between English and Japanese voices[2].
Rhythm Heaven Fever sold over 100,000 copies in its first week in Japan[3], while by the end of the year it sold a total of over 600,000 copies[4]. The game received a score of 32/40 in the Famitsu[5] magazine. It holds the title as the best selling game in the series.
To celebrate the release of Rhythm Heaven Fever in North America, a launch event was held at the iam8bit Gallery at Los Angeles. There, people could try out Rhythm Heaven Fever and get plush toys of the Flippers and other pieces of merchandise[6].
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