Rhythm Heaven Fever

 Wii
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 92
  3. Negative: 8 out of 92
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  1. RagAndBoneMan
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    Can't we have a review that doesn't mention money. How about it will make you laugh and dance at the same time. Do other games even strive for such greatness or do they go for the cheap thrills? It's a difficult game though so make sure you are ready to be shown your rhythm ineptitude.
  2. WitoRIT92
    Mar 28, 2012
    8
    Really Fun. Time well spent. This game makes you get up from the couch.
    Its a very humorous game and had me laughing almost the whole time i played this. I GIVE YOU AN 8
  3. Darrisbob1
    Nov 5, 2012
    10
    Without a doubt one of the best (and last) games the Wii has to offer. Part of the amazing, yet underrated "Rhythm Heaven" series, "Fever" is the best one yet. While the last on on the DS implemented touch and flick mechanics, "Fever" simply uses the A-Button and B-Trigger with no motion controls whatsoever. While the rhythm challenges are all fun and varied, what sets this game apart fromWithout a doubt one of the best (and last) games the Wii has to offer. Part of the amazing, yet underrated "Rhythm Heaven" series, "Fever" is the best one yet. While the last on on the DS implemented touch and flick mechanics, "Fever" simply uses the A-Button and B-Trigger with no motion controls whatsoever. While the rhythm challenges are all fun and varied, what sets this game apart from the others is it's amazing soundtrack and delightful character design. Pick this one up. This is one I'll also recommend to people getting the Wii U later this year. You don't want to miss the fun this game has to offer.… Expand
  4. PepperTroopa
    Mar 2, 2017
    8
    Rhythm Heaven fever is one of the lesser praised games of the Wii, and in my opinion, greatly underrated. From the same team that brought us Wario Ware: Smooth Moves, we are given the same quirky fun, but this time to the beat of awesome music. Each game has lovable characters and ideas, and enjoyable gameplay making the final remix super satisfying to get through. The interface is superRhythm Heaven fever is one of the lesser praised games of the Wii, and in my opinion, greatly underrated. From the same team that brought us Wario Ware: Smooth Moves, we are given the same quirky fun, but this time to the beat of awesome music. Each game has lovable characters and ideas, and enjoyable gameplay making the final remix super satisfying to get through. The interface is super clean, and allows you to select games quickly and efficiently. Lots of fun content to spend time with.… Expand
  5. Enzovexxx
    Jun 9, 2020
    9
    Crack open your quality containers because I gotta say, this is one of the most unique and fun rhythm games, ever! With over 50 amazing songs in the minigames that are quirky, metal, and calm! I would say, this is the best game in the franchise.
  6. Reggie
    Feb 14, 2012
    10
    It's an incredible sequel to the DS game with simple buttons (no motion controls) allowing you to show true skill and not blame the controls for anything. Very funny, and a steal at the $29 MSRP price tag. Buy this if you like innovative and fresh new ideas from Nintendo.
  7. ripperroo123
    Feb 22, 2012
    9
    Let me tell you--this game is great. But unfortunately in the transition from the handheld version it is no longer as amazing. This saddens me. The minigames don't seem as creative and the music as a whole isn't as catchy. There are some standouts however. And the multiplyaer mode and extras boost the score to 9.
  8. Richard12
    Mar 5, 2012
    9
    It's hard not to recommend this game at the price of $30. It's a bit lacking in content for a full $60 price tag, though. There's a surprisingly large number of minigames with a great sense of humor, everything controls great, and even players who are good at rhythm games (like me) will have a tough time getting good results on many of them. There's no gimmicky motion controls either,It's hard not to recommend this game at the price of $30. It's a bit lacking in content for a full $60 price tag, though. There's a surprisingly large number of minigames with a great sense of humor, everything controls great, and even players who are good at rhythm games (like me) will have a tough time getting good results on many of them. There's no gimmicky motion controls either, which is always a plus. The songs could stand to be a bit more high-quality, though (most were just simple electronic tunes), and the lack of a retry option for when you're trying to perfect a minigame and mess up once is frustrating. I was a little disappointed too that each minigame only has a single song (and thus only a single pattern of button-pressing to pass) attached to it. But all in all it's a really fun and unique game that you'd be hard-pressed not to enjoy, and definitely worth its $30 price.… Expand
  9. Haajib
    Aug 20, 2012
    9
    The game is entertainment incarnated, it brings a incredible fun and simple way to entertainment, with catchy songs, both in English and Japanese, regardless what version of the version you own. With the press of a single button you beat the rhythm, and if successful unlock more songs, mini games, multiplayer games, mini-mini games, And specialties. The only downer is that some songsThe game is entertainment incarnated, it brings a incredible fun and simple way to entertainment, with catchy songs, both in English and Japanese, regardless what version of the version you own. With the press of a single button you beat the rhythm, and if successful unlock more songs, mini games, multiplayer games, mini-mini games, And specialties. The only downer is that some songs might be a little to hard if you want to unlock a perfect, meaning you may not miss a single tone.… Expand
  10. marioo
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    This is just great game, one of my favourite WIi games. It has so many good rhythm games, all of them are great. There's no bad game there. Remixes are fun. It's fun to play the games just for fun. It's hard to get all the perfects and the music is amazing.
  11. PringleDringus
    Dec 21, 2013
    10
    Fantastically executed; everything from the controls to the graphics to the difficulty are incredible. Worth buying if you have even the slightest interest in rhythm games.
  12. EggManStudio
    Aug 21, 2014
    9
    Rhythm Heaven Fever (Or, as it is called in the UK, Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise) is quite easily one of the best rhythm games out there. It's simple, it's fun and most notably, it's challenging. There is nothing more satisfying than beating the final stage and getting a "Superb!" ranking.

    The minigames all have little plots, for instance Double Date has you kicking footballs and the    Rhythm Heaven Fever (Or, as it is called in the UK, Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise) is quite easily one of the best rhythm games out there. It's simple, it's fun and most notably, it's challenging. There is nothing more satisfying than beating the final stage and getting a "Superb!" ranking.

    The minigames all have little plots, for instance Double Date has you kicking footballs and the like away from you and your girlfriend, in Fork Lifter you're stabbing food which is being launched at you from far away, and in Karate Man, you are hitting flowerpots and varioius other things that are being thrown your way. Each of these little minigames is as challenging as it is fun, and the replay value is endless - you can play each game as many times as you wish.

    The controls don't make much intuitive use of the Wiimote, but to be honest this is actually a relief - some of the games require you to be spot-on accurate with your moves, and if you think about it, it's easier to do that by pressing buttons than by moving your wrist.

    The bad... Well, there really isn't much. Perhaps the English voice actors aren't the best, but in the European version you have the option to turn on the Japanese voices, which are better in every way, especially in some minigames where the rhythm of the voices are key to the gameplay, and in some of these games the English voices make it hard to play.

    In short, this is a fantastic rhythm game and one you most definitely should not pass up. Simple and fun, this game will keep you playing for months, years even.    … Expand
  13. MazinroboX2
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    In 2 words: Just amazing. A great entry for the series after the also amazing ds entry. I mean some of the games might be a bit challenging at first but they are all doable, and getting the 50 perfects will take you a lot of time! The simplicity of the mechanics and characters is proportional to the fun you have playing! Also great to play with friends, as it is also quite funny. TheIn 2 words: Just amazing. A great entry for the series after the also amazing ds entry. I mean some of the games might be a bit challenging at first but they are all doable, and getting the 50 perfects will take you a lot of time! The simplicity of the mechanics and characters is proportional to the fun you have playing! Also great to play with friends, as it is also quite funny. The multiplayer is a bit lacking, though, but it is actually not necessary to play with friends, you can always take turns for the songs.

    Extremely good, buy it if you can.    … Expand
  14. yggSSparappRR
    Feb 14, 2018
    9
    An underrated and not very known game but that's very good to play if you can enjoy rhythm based minigames and challenges. It's very whacky and good to play casually with friends.
  15. ReedYT
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    I like the monkey the monkey is very cute and the monkey is small and squishy
  16. Blondsasuke
    May 17, 2019
    8
    A great ocasional game for playing alone or with a friend but i don't like about in the spanish version there is not spanish voices but the good part of the pal version have japanese voices
  17. pcschmidt00
    Dec 18, 2020
    8
    Idk why I decided to play this game, but I really enjoyed what I played. Had some fun mini games and some challenging remixes, mixed with even greater tunes to listen to, and that ending song was so damn good. Great game.
  18. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    9
    [RU]
    Уникальная игра в своём жанре. Никогда не видел подобного геймплея. Да и кроме того, игра очень затягивает, поскольку каждый раз происходят разные ситуации. Наверное она лучшая в серии
  19. Super_Oshawott
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Owned this game as a kid and I still have it. And let's just say there is a reason why this game costs so much. Every song in this game IS A BANGER (except donk donk I guess). My personal favorites are air rally and Rhythm Fighter. The only reason why this game only gets a 9 is because of two things. One, the two-player mode is pretty lackluster. As much as I love it, there are only like 6Owned this game as a kid and I still have it. And let's just say there is a reason why this game costs so much. Every song in this game IS A BANGER (except donk donk I guess). My personal favorites are air rally and Rhythm Fighter. The only reason why this game only gets a 9 is because of two things. One, the two-player mode is pretty lackluster. As much as I love it, there are only like 6 rhythm games you can play with two-player (the others being endless games). Two, the game is very short. I was able to beat this game in about 3-5 hours. If it were longer, i would understand the price, but $150 is a bit much.

    This game is a classic and is one of my favorite rhythm games.    … Expand
  20. Alikmac
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    I’ve been a rhythm heaven fan for some time and I believe this an amazing, no, brilliant game designed by Nintendo. Most people prefer this game over others in the series, for good reasons. It checks all of the boxes for an amazing game. Music, gameplay, action, complexity, I could go on but let’s stop here. If you have a child at the age of 6 or more who loves video games, this is theI’ve been a rhythm heaven fan for some time and I believe this an amazing, no, brilliant game designed by Nintendo. Most people prefer this game over others in the series, for good reasons. It checks all of the boxes for an amazing game. Music, gameplay, action, complexity, I could go on but let’s stop here. If you have a child at the age of 6 or more who loves video games, this is the one. Not Fortnite.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Wii Game of 2012
6
#6 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2012
6
#6 Most Shared Wii Game of 2012

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 56
  3. Negative: 1 out of 56
  1. Hyper Magazine
    Nov 14, 2012
    80
    An accomplished rhythm game that compensates for its extreme difficulty with a unique sense of style. [Dec 2012]
  2. Gamer.no
    Oct 27, 2012
    70
    Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise is a bundle of joy that requires a basic sense of rhythm, a good muscle memory and tolerance for its childlike, eastern stile. The entire game coasts on its charm and aesthetics, as the game basically consists of hitting one or two buttons at the right time.
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  3. Gameplanet
    Oct 15, 2012
    35
    Given the game's simplicity, one can rightly wonder why this title carries a recommended retail price typical of a game stamped with the Nintendo brand. Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise makes one thing glaringly obvious: it's time for the Wii U.
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