By Alex Crowder
With Mass Effect 3 coming out less than a month after its release, it’s no surprise that Wii game Rhythm Heaven Fever has fallen off gamer radars. However, to gamers who have been looking to boost their Wii libraries, a gamer could not find a better option.
Rhythm Heaven Fever is a game where the main goal is to stay in rhythm during various challenges. Each stage has a different, extremely catchy song and situation. You can go from an interview with a wrestler to playing golf with monkeys to a board meeting with pigs. The art style is enjoyable and usually colorful and bright, but also purposefully distracting from the beat you’re supposed to listen to. Each stage is a visual treat, and the music is truly a delight.
For people who like their game serious, action-packed, and story intensive, Rhythm Heaven Fever may not be for you. There is very little story in this game and what little exists comes in snippets. For what it lacks in hardcore gameplay and story, however, it comes with a ton of fun to be had with family and friends. Despite being at its core a single player game, Rhythm Heaven Fever is most fun when played with a group. Competing to get higher scores than your friends by knocking them off rhythm can be hilarious, and discovering new challenges and situations is always satisfying. While there is a multiplayer mode, it is not very extensive and you will find most enjoyment in the main single player game.
While Rhythm Heaven Fever may not be the most hardcore game, it’s definitely a fun one that I don’t regret picking up for my Wii library. If you’re just looking for a game to kill time or play with friends or family that’s not Mario Party, this is definitely a must-buy.