Game: Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Console: Nintendo 3DS
Developer: Nintendo
Release Date: 21st October 2016
Rhythm Heaven Megamix, the latest instalment in one of my favourite series of video games brings many new features to the table whilst bringing back classic minigames from its 3 previous instalments in addition to 14 completely new ones. The most obvious new addition is that of a story; other games in the series have featured a grid with a choice of minigames which unlock as the player progresses, but in Megamix, it's all about helping Tibby make his way back to Heaven World through restoring "flow" back to many different locations.
Story mode is surprisingly long with a good 7-8 hour completion time when playing normally. Alongside the story, challenge mode provides some good post-game content, with unlockables and achievements also helping to keep players interested. Unlike previous series instalments, the overall difficulty ranges from very easy to super tough where previously it had been more like easy to a little bit tough. This creates a better learning curve and allows players a deeper and longer investment in the game as a whole.
Smaller changes include a timing meter on the bottom screen of the 3DS, indicating how late or early players have pressed the buttons, more lenient scoring, and trials in the story mode levels constructed from old rhythm bonus games. The variety and quality of minigames available in this compilation is great and a big part of its appeal. For long-time fans of the series, and newcomers alike, there's a lot to enjoy and this instalment feels like the most complete and well rounded game in the series.
Graphically the game sticks to the cartoon style of previous entries, and the music is the main focus of the games so it's always top quality and enjoyable. Perhaps the only negative quality to the game is the fact that it provides enough enjoyment to new players that they won't check out previous games which are just as great.
Rating: 92/100
Grade: A
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