


Little is exempt from the game's polished incorporation of rhythm, humor, and visual delight, and nothing comes up short in any regard.Įven so, gameplay is the first priority in each moment of Rhythm Heaven Fever. Much of the fun of Rhythm Heaven Fever is in exploring the curated madness of its many experiences you may find yourself trading skin with fellow monkeys as you make your way around a watch face, or sternly conducting seals as they practice their flips. Each of the mini-games within starts with the same simple premise-push one or two buttons on a cue, often visual, in time with music-but the directions in which they run wild with it are as distinctive as the pattern of an exploding firework.

For Rhythm Heaven, which uses two buttons and a minimum of motion control, it's an exercise in reduction and simplicity. The Wii Remote can be an unwieldy, multipurpose tool in the wrong hands. One of the last significant titles for the Wii, Fever is leagues more spirited and exciting than the fading console on which it was released, delivering a tight collection of eclectic and just-plain-fun rhythm experiences. This atypical, highly specific scenario is the kind of inviting weird that players of Rhythm Heaven Fever encounter over and over. "It's your first date with the girl of your dreams! Also, some weasels are on a date! Don't let the double date be ruined by flying balls!"
