Rhythm Heaven Megamix

Rhythm Heaven Megamix, also known as Rhythm Paradise Megamix in Europe and Australia, Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+ in Japan, and Rhythm World: The Best+ in South Korea, is a rhythm game released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2015 in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan and in 2016 in the rest of the world, and is the fourth installment of the  series. The game largely consists of games taken from past installments, along with handful of new ones. Like previous installments of the series, Rhythm Heaven Megamix is a collaboration between Nintendo SPD1 and Japanese song producer (also known as Tsunku♂).

While the WarioWare series and the Rhythm Heaven series have made occasional references to each other in the past (most prevalent in Game & Wario) due to being developed by the same team, Rhythm Heaven Megamix solidifies the link between the two series by including a set of challenges featuring the cast of the WarioWare series.

Gameplay
Rhythm Heaven Megamix is a rhythm game tasking the player to play through a series of rhythm-based minigames played using the button, the  button, and the. Rhythm Heaven Megamix alternatively offers a tapping control scheme using the, although it does not replicate the more elaborate touch screen motions from Rhythm Heaven for the Nintendo DS. Rhythm Heaven Megamix has a strong emphasis on testing the player’s sense of rhythm and will often subvert the visual cues during the course of the minigames, just like the previous installments in the series.

Rhythm Heaven Megamix is composed of 108 minigames: 78 taken from past installments, and 30 brand new. In the early portion of the game, some of the returning minigames have been altered to be easier and feature new graphics and music, while their original forms later appear as sequels.

There are also remixes, which combine certain minigames and test the player's skills and memory of how they are played. There is no practice mode when playing the remixes. Remixes also have a certain theme, with the exception of the Left-Hand Remix, Right-Hand Remix, and Final Remix; for example, the Barbershop Remix is themed after a barber shop.

Wario... Where?
Wario... Where? (Made In Course in the Japanese version) is the name of the final two challenge courses in, unlocked after all normal challenges in Paprika World have been cleared. Each course has the player play through four minigames in succession, with the minigames' original characters being replaced with those of the WarioWare series.

Wario... Where?

 * Game 1: with Ashley as the  while Red rides the . In order to pass the game, the player must score at least 90 points.
 * Game 2: with Master Mantis as . Young Cricket also appears in the background, riding a cloud. In order to pass the game, the player must clear the game with only 3 lives, meaning the player cannot miss more than twice.
 * Game 3:, with Mike playing the role of the model robots. Dr. Crygor and Penny also appear in the background. In order to pass the game, the player must score at least 90 points.
 * Game 4: with 18-Volt as  while 9-Volt rides on his back. Sal Out also appears as the kidnapped villager and partway through the minigame, 18-Volt jumps onto the SK8. In order to pass the game, the player must clear the game with only 2 lives, meaning the player cannot miss more than once.

Wario... Where? 2: The Sequel

 * Game 1: with Jimmy T. as the third member of . In order to pass the game, the player must score at least 90 points.
 * Game 2: with Dr. Crygor as  as well as Tiny Wario, Dribble, and Spitz as the racers. Dribble and Spitz race using their taxi, Mona appears as a part of the crowd that blocks the player's view of the background near the end of the minigame, and Orbulon replaces the  that sometimes appear in the player's photos. In order to pass the game, the player must clear the game with only 2 lives, meaning the player cannot miss more than once.
 * Game 3: with Kat and Ana replacing  respectively. Mona's scooter also appears in the background. In order to pass the game, the player must score at least 90 points.
 * Game 4: with the  dressed as Mona and the  dressed as Wario-Man. Mona herself appears outside of the Rhythm Arena. In order to pass the game, the player must clear the game with only one life, meaning the player cannot miss at all.

Staff
Masami Yone, the director of Rhythm Heaven Fever, assumed the same role for Rhythm Heaven Megamix. He was assisted by Takumi Hatakeyama, who previously worked as a programmer and designer for WarioWare: D.I.Y.  and Rhythm Heaven Fever. Ko Takeuchi returns as the art director, and Yoshio Sakamoto as the general producer. The music is done by Tsunku♂, who also serves as the game's producer.

Rhythm Heaven Megamix is the final game developed by Nintendo SPD1. Following its release, the game development arm of Nintendo SPD would be merged into a new division known as Nintendo Entertainment Planning and Development.

References in later games

 * WarioWare Gold: This game is a compilation of microgames from all past installments with updated visuals, similar to the concept of this game. A plush of Tibby (the protagonist of the game) can be seen during Mona's story segment. Mr. Sparkles' rank A character card states that "Mr. Sparkles goes to a gym known for its celebrities, like that wrestler who gets interviewed all the time.", referencing the Ringside minigame and its Wrestler character. Dialing the code "CAFE" on the Phone souvenirs will give the player a message where someone explains that putting an Ashley doll in their Cafe lead to an influx of new customers, a reference to how an Ashley doll is placed on the desk of the museum curator in this game.

Nintendo eShop description
''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 all. Try to reach Heaven World as you stab viruses, feed a bear, and more! Just don't miss a beat.''
 * NA Version

''As you dig into each hilariously random activity, you'll get pulled into the world of Rhythm Heaven by the riveting soundtrack, created with help from legendary music producer, Tsunku♂. Hang out in a café to check out new rhythm games and chat with a drink-serving dog. Or feed your pet goat using a turnip-powered game machine! You can even visit a museum to enjoy the game's music and artwork. In the party mood? Then team up with three other players to take down challenges. Every time you encounter a player via the StreetPass™ feature, you'll do battle with their punching robot. It's time to kick back! Heaven World is just a few head bops away.'' Find your flow and take on the greatest hits from Rhythm Paradise!
 * EU Version

''Test your rhythm by chopping wood, sticking speeding viruses with forks and playing badminton while flying an airplane, all in time to catchy tunes in this deceptively challenging rhythm game. The accessible controls and catchy music combined with the new visual feedback system, make this a great entry in the Rhythm Paradise series. Can you match the beat and reach Rhythm Paradise?"