Through the first half of the story mode, there aren’t any remixes stages, as these don’t pop up until the second half.įor the most part, each area consists of one minigame from each of the prior titles, plus one brand new game.
It’s amusing and silly, but the dialogue is also pretty long-winded and it’s impossible to skip or fast forward through it, so whatever whimsy it might have can potentially become grating. As you help him out, you meet up with various guardians, who challenge you to rhythm games. Rather than a straight menu, progress is framed on a narrative focused on a little dog with an afro named Tibby, who’s been cast out of heaven and must find his way back.
That might sound a little disappointing for long time fans, but given the circumstances – it’s clear that the previous entries weren’t exactly huge successes, at least outside of Japan – it’s the best anyone could hope for. The fourth Rhythm Heaven entry isn’t an entirely new game, but rather a “greatest hits” compilation of the earlier titles, with some added content and a brand new story mode.
