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Nintendo makes great rhythm video games in the form of Rhythm Heaven—simple, but smartly designed arcade-style games that are incredibly addictive and rich. The company is bringing one of those to the Wii and it too looks fantastic. More »
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It may not be the most efficient way, but this demonstration of how to play the Game Boy Advance version of Rhythm Heaven with a laser and a Japanese sword is definitely the most impressive. More »
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Nintendo never brought Rhythm Tengoku, the superb Game Boy Advance predecessor to Rhythm Heaven, to the U.S. But they did let Sega bring it to Japanese arcades. I played it in Tokyo on Tuesday. McWhertor filmed the action. More »
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A location test for the arcade version of Rhythm Tengoku recently wrapped up at Ikebukuro arcade GIGO in Tokyo. Both Nintendo and Sega created the arcade port, which features two player modes and doesn't differ that greatly from the original GBA version. One play contains two credits, and extra credits can be received when scoring "Perfect" on mini-games. As noisy as arcades can get, I can't help but thinking this music rhythm game will be an exercise in frustration. Love that yellow cabinet, though! Brian Ashcraft More »
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Sega and Nintendo are bringing Rhythm Tengoku, the Nintendo R&D1-developed rhythm game that appeared on the Game Boy Advance last summer, to Japanese arcades. The import-only title, designed by the WarioWare team, has been revealed as an arcade release and looks to sport improved graphics but retain the proven beat matching gameplay. More »
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Over at Next-Gen, Tim Rogers has put together a solid list of this year's best games released in Japan. It's a solid list and a good read. For those wondering, here's my top five of 2006: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=222986&view=rss&microfeed=true My desire for Wario Ware Smooth Moves is like flame with the intensity of a million suns burning deep within my heart. This particular mini-game, which smacks wonderfully of both Space Channel 5 and Rhythm Tengoku, just adds more fuel to that raging video game lust. Yes, you must not only smack your ass in time with the beat, but you must also perform the intermediary dance moves or face scorn from your dance squad. I truly feel great pity for anyone who does not have the balls to play this game. Michael McWhertor More »
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From the team that brought you Wario Ware comes Rhythm Tengoku, discussed previously on Kotaku, and from me comes... a link to the Rhythm Tengoku official Web site. Videos that showcase gameplay, as well as television and Web-based commercials, are available for your viewing pleasure, along with gratuitous video of the development staff getting their rhythmic groove on. More »
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Rhythm Tengoku (Rhythm Heaven) The Japan-only GBA title is chock-full of 2~3 minute rhythm games played by simple button-pushing. There are level bosses to be beaten, after which players bag metals and prizes. Word is that the game is very strict about timing. Perfect because I have none at all. Games include a karate fly smasher and vegetable de-hairing game with tweezers! Rhythm Tengoku descends from heaven August 3rd. Brian Ashcraft More »
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