We may have seen several fun outings since the days of the Game Boy Advance, but the Rhythm Heaven series appears to be on ice at present - at least, that's what many have assumed following rumours regarding the franchise.
However, series producer Yoshio Sakamoto, speaking to Eurogamer, counters this rather negative outlook and states that the "door is always open":
Yoshio Sakamoto: We generally don't comment on those kind of rumours, but I don't remember us ever saying it was over. Generally speaking, if there's an oppurtunity, a motivation, a need, we consider all opportunities and leave the door open. That's all I can say.
Eurogamer: So you wouldn't say it was dead?
Yoshio Sakamoto: No, it's not dead.
The last entry in the series, Rhythm Heaven Megamix, was more a "greatest hits" than an entirely new entry, but we enjoyed it immensely. Hopefully there's room for the franchise on Switch.
[source eurogamer.net]
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That's all I need. A-Tier Nintendo franchise for me.
Please yes. On the Switch please.
...Rhythm....Heaven....DIY.....DO IT NINTENDO!
I'm sure there will be one on the Switch !
@MegaTen and Meteos! I spent countless hours on Meteos on the very first DS. Even though I just discovered it was published by Nintendo only in Europe, it's actually a Bandai title.
Hey, baby! How's it goin'? This franchise is non-stop! 🎶
And a good thing it's not dead. Jeez, that rumor practically gave me palpitations.
Another great fit on the Switch. Nintendo. Do this. Quick. By this year. Or this month. Or the next. JUST DO IT NINTENDO.
Like I said over on YouTube, it's going to be hard to make the game as precise as it needs to be, when you've got all the different controller types on the Switch, each with different lag amounts, and then the TV's display lag on top of that..
I wish them all the luck, but that's a fairly large issue, IMO.
I want something like DDR or MaiMai or Beatmania IIDX for Switch.
I would love more of this series.
WarioWare too, as we haven't had a proper one of those since the DS.
I bought Rhythem Heaven Megamix recently. Haven't played it yet but it's one of those timeless games so will never feel old.
I think games like this and Wario Ware are ideal for Nintendo's mobile suite of games. They could offer a set of levels for free, then offer in app purchases to buy more. I'm hardly the biggest mobile and IAP fan, but it's just such a perfect fit. I bet they would sell shed loads and create loads of interest for Nintendo games from those who've never experienced them before but are heavily into mobile gaming.
Yeah, wasn't buying those rumors. Seems like some "insider" just pulled something random out of the sky to produce a news story. Glad to see this series is not dead.
Day 1 on Switch for me. This game is so much fun ^^
The statement is kind of meaningless.
Every IP had its "door left open" for more games, but it doesn't mean anything if they have no plans to actually make those games.
It's like saying "the door is left open" for Golden Sun.
That Destructoid article wasn't even a rumour. The article clearly says "OPINION."
Christ some people are mentally deficient.
That'd be an insta buy for me !
Bring this bad boy to the switch. Money will leave my wallet.
A dominating element in making Rhythm Tengoku games happen is japanese composer and musician Tsunku. He's been been recovering from laryngeal cancer over the past years, and have had to step down from multiple other projects.
He's still alive though, and hopefully he's well enough to join up with Nintendo for more musical hijinx sometime in the not too distant future.
@Joeynator3000 Rhythm heaven Maker!
@OdnetninAges What about the one on WiiU? I liked that one a lot.
@Pod Really? I didn't know that! That sucks, I hope he gets better.
Stretch out your neck!
@NintendoLife: Surely the tagline for this article should've been "Wubadubadub it's not true"
We NEED another WarioWare, IS!
One of these and a new Mirai on Switch would make me so happy!
Cool! Loved plus and the wii version.
Yeah, the Switch would also not replace the Wii U, Wii U production was not ending, the Classic line would not have more shortages and the DS would be a third pillar instead of replacing the Gameboy, the DS leaks were full of falsities and accuracies... How do people still take Nintendo's promises seriously? If anything, whenever they care to publicly deny a rumor instead of just ignoring it, it's MORE likely to be true in my book.
@Damo The door is always over?
There's no way RH won't become a mobile game at some point.
This makes me INSANELY happy. Rhythm Heaven has literally been my favourite Nintendo franchise since the DS title released, I love this series to death.
The supposed rumor didn't even make sense considering Megamix did over 750k in Japan alone, which is great sales for something that has a miniscule budget.
@OrigamiSquirtle
Game & Wario wasn't really a WarioWare game as it was a mini-game collection with the characters and world of WarioWare. WarioWare is known for its micro-games, of which Game & Wario only had as part of the "Gamer" mini-game.
Even if we were to count Game & Wario, that still came out 4 years ago. It's time for a new game.
@OdnetninAges tru dat
Rhythm Heaven Fever was hands down one of the best games on the Wii. I hope they consider at least releasing the Megamix on Switch. A new entry would be a dream come true.
@DarkKirby Or saying "the door is left open" for F-Zero...
Rhythm Heaven is one of my favourite nintendo games series, if not my number one favourite. I really hope it finds its way to the switch and brings some amazing new content for us. I'm still playing it on the 3DS when I have time because it's just so fun to pick up and play.
Of course it's not dead. It's a one-instalment-per-console franchise, like most of Nintendo's properties.
I'd freaking jump at a new Rhythm Heaven game! Also a Warioware DIY 2 pls
I really hope it comes back. Megamix was so great fun!
I love all rhythm heaven games, so fantastic. Keep em coming please!
Megamix was my first Rhythm Heaven game and I had a blast with it! I certainly hope it (as well as Warioware) make a return on the switch.
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