Rhythm Heaven Fever

by Nintendo

• Players must feel the rhythm and tap buttons on their Wii Remote controllers accurately, in time to the music to pass each challenge
• All the games are new to this edition, though people who have played the Nintendo DS version might recognize familiar characters
• The player is presented with numerous quirky challenges, all set to funky beats, that challenge them to interact with the action on screen in time with the music
• As players become more proficient they can earn a medal for their accurate performances and unlock bonus content
• Much of the music was created by the Japanese producer and pop music hit maker, TSUNKU

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B006L1FAK2
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: February 13, 2012
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,789 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Japanese pop music producer and hit maker TSUNKU is bringing his pop star rhythm training methods to the Wii with Rhythm Heaven Fever. Players will have to feel the rhythm deep down and tap the A and B buttons on the Wii Remote in time with the music and whimsical on screen hoopla. If you've ever wanted to test or improve the way you move and groove to the beat, your prescription is Rhythm Heaven Fever.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value, catchy title, must buy for Rhythm Heaven fans February 20, 2012

By Joshua Stroder

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This game is generally going to fly under most people's radar, so I felt the need to review it. I was shocked to see they had marked this game down to $30, and as such had to rush out and purchase it on day one. Sadly, after calling four places, nowhere seemed to have it. By the end of the week however, I had my hands on a copy of this gem of a game. Let's launch immediately into the pros and cons.

Pros:
+50 minigames in the single player mode
+8 two player games
+Music is fantastic
+Massive replay value for completion
+Games present a challenge, but overall seems to be easier than Rhythm Heaven on the DS
+$30 for a new game!

Cons:
-If you're not familiar with this series, this game can be really hard
-I had at least one game I detested (curse you Love Rap!)
-Could be longer, but my fondness of the game may have attributed to beating it in two sittings
-Noticed an almost insignificant lag problem on my friends tv that made the game unplayable at his house, worked fine at mine though

Overall: If you've played this series before, buy this game. I demolished this game, got 48/50 medals and a couple handfuls of perfects. I do not regret my decision, my only regret is I can't get my hands on more of these games. 5/5

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular set of creative games at a low price February 20, 2012

By Ted

Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I purchased this game with knowledge of what I was getting into, as I had played the previous entry in the Rhythm Heaven series. However, this game was able to surpass my already high expectations. The game has a unique visual style and excellent musical sense about it. The rhythm games that you play are quirky and fun. This is the kind of game that is great to show off at a party, or to play with family members just for fun. The game is simple to play and learn, but difficult to master- using at most two buttons, the games are not extremely hard to complete, but are very difficult to achieve a perfect ranking on. The game is thus perfectly suited to young kids looking for a fun game or older kids and adults looking for a challenge.

I would highly recommend this game, as it makes a great addition to anybody's Wii library.

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great game for a great price. (no spoilers!) February 17, 2012

By funbi1112

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

!!!~HOW TO READ THIS REVIEW:
1. Basic thoughts and knowledge on the games (first paragraph)
2. FAQ's (the part between the squiggly lines)
3. WHAT IS THIS GAME? (everything that is not between the squiggly line)
4. Should I get this game? I know what this is about already. (read the last paragraph)

I would seriously pay $50 for this. This is such a fun game. Everyone will find something challenging in this game (or everything). Okay... so... what's this game? Rhythm heaven fever is like a collection of rhythm minigames for you to play. Each one is around 1 to 3 minute. You will first go through a tutorial to teach you how to play the specific game you are going to play (you can always skip it if you've already gone through the tutorial already). The tutorials are optional and helpful but needed. Trust me... you WILL fail the game if you don't. Each game have different controls!?!?! Think it's too hard? Don't worry because the only two button you will have to worry about is A and B. WHAT? NO MOTION CONTROL!?! that's not a bad thing... it's such a relief to hear that they didn't choose motion control for this because: 1. motion control is inaccurate 2. your arm gets tired 3. it gets too confusing. This game is so awesome! :D
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I SUCK AT RHYTHM!!!
okay... if you do... don't worry :D this game will teach you everything. If you go "game-by-game" you should be a rhythm master by the time you are done. Each stage gets progressively harder but don't worry... if you ever feel like a stage is too hard, you are given the option to skip it (and come back to it later). If you suck at rhythm, it shouldn't be a problem. It just may take you longer to learn it than the experienced people....

I AM SUPER AWESOME THAT THIS WILL BE TOO EASY FOR ME. (musician? conductor? play an instrument?)
Well... I suppose this can be true for the first few stages... But hey! as you go further and further. Trust me... you WILL find one that is especially hard for you. Some stages focus on tricky rhythm like: switching from off-beats to on-beats, triplets to eighth notes, long rests, strange rests in weird places. THE POINT IS... out of all of the 50 main stages... you are very likely to find at least ONE (probably more) tricky stage. This is just to let you know that the difficulty WON'T DISAPPOINT YOU.

Played the DS or Gameboy version before? You will probably find the first 7 "sections" pretty simple, but the last 3 will truly test your rhythm skills.
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SO... WHAT IS THIS GAME? This game have "columns" of games. 5 games in each column with a total of 10 column. Each column will include 4 games with one remix of those four games you have previously learned. The remix is basically a mashup of those four games with a twist of some sort (example: different background music, theme of the game changes, change of overall rhythm). I really find those remix very enjoyable and tricky at the same time.

When this game gets tricky... unlike most other games... YOU DON'T FEEL FRUSTRATED! They provides a demo for you to watch and practices so when you don't get something, you can always use those tutorials to help you. Plus, those cute little characters are just too cute to get mad at. The music is lively, the graphics are vivacious, the overall game is just... AWESOME.

Still don't get what I'm talking about? Search it up on youtube and you should be able to get a pretty good sense of what this game is (don't spoil everything for yourself!). Now... if you're reading this because you have some interest in this game... GET THIS!!! This is probably the last "good time" you'll have on your nintendo wii... (since wii u is coming out and developers are more focused on making games for that now...). You should also get this game because JUST LOOK AT THE PRICE!!! $30! wow! These 50 games are totally worth your money and did I mention about the endless games? and the 2 player games? and the rhythms toys? and other full-length games from the previous series??? GET THIS! well... if you are simply reading this cause you are bored and reading amazon reviews... you might wanna consider this game but be sure to make sure you are interested in this. The "rubric" for if you should get this game or not is that tiny interest in playing this game. If you wanna play this, get this. If you think this game sucks and would rather play your Black Ops... then don't get this. (hey don't get it wrong!!! I love my Black ops too :3) Read more ›

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy new addition to the series. February 22, 2012

By The Banker's Nephew

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Basically, if you liked either the Rhythm Tengoku or Rhythm Heaven, you'll adore this game just as much as I have.

Tsunku is on top form, as usual, and this time Nintendo's actually made an effort with dubbing the vocals into English. While the lyrics are still a tad silly and nonsensical in English, they make much more sense than in RH, and get this; the singers can actually sing this time 'round!

The minigames themselves are all just as fun and charming as in the past, with a few like Built To Scale, Cheer Readers, and Samurai Slash standing out to me as particularly fun. On the other hand, a few, like Love Rap (shudder) and Tambourine, will drive you up the wall.

The graphics are very smooth and look absolutely gorgeous. I have nothing more to say here, or anywhere, for that matter.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the series January 4, 2013

By Victor Becerra

The rhythm heaven series, for me, is one of the most unique experiences Nintendo has to offer. The characters are fun and interesting and the game doesn't get boring quickly at all! Love it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars very simple, but fairly fun, game April 5, 2012

By Lisa Shea HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

A fairly intuitive rhythm game, "Rhythm Heaven Fever" offers simple gameplay with catchy tunes and memorable characters.

"Rhythm Heaven Fever" is a game about, well, rhythm. The game consists of many different scenarios, each of which has a song backing it. In each scenario the player must do actions in accordance with the rhythm of the song. One game, for example, involves screwing the heads onto robots on an assembly line; the beat of the music determines how long each part of the assembly process has to take. Another game involves keeping a pair of groundhogs safe by kicking away balls that come near them. The games are very simple control-wise, involving at most two buttons (the A button and the B button) and while each game has different rules they're easy to learn.

Unlike many rhythm games (Guitar Hero, for example) there is no "meter" in Rhythm Heaven Fever. That is to say, the player must judge on their own when to press a button, rather than looking at a display. This can make it somewhat frustrating if a player can't pick up where the "button pressing" is supposed to go. However, failing enough times unlocks explanatory videos or the option to skip the song entirely, so it's not really like you're going to get stuck.

Probably the most distinctly memorable part of the game is its scenarios and songs. Whether it's an interview with a masked wrestler, playing badminton in a pair of airplanes, playing golf with the help of a pair of monkeys, or pummeling a punching bag, each scenario is both catchy and distinct, although some are far better than others. The cartoonish graphics style helps support the general light-hearted tone of the game.

Overall, Rhythm Heaven Fever is a very simple, but fairly fun, game.... It can get frustrating, certainly, but it's an easy game to pick up and play, especially for people who don't normally play games.

Rating: 9/10.

We purchased this game with our own funds for the purpose of doing this review. Read more ›