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Rhythm Heaven Wii is now Rhythm Heaven Fever photo

In Japan, the latest Rhythm Heaven game is called Minna No Rhythm Tengoku, which roughly translates to Everybody's Rhythm Heaven. It looks like Nintendo of America is going with a different direction for the game's Western localization, and are instead going with the Patapon-flavored moniker Rhythm Heaven Fever

If this is a promise of things to come for the game's translation to English, then I can deal with it. I never expected all the original charm from the Japanese version to translate into English. Topher Cantler and I were quick to discover that this was the case with Rhythm Heaven on the DS

Instead, what I hope we get here is a game that has an inspired localization that actually adds new droplets of joy into my life. I can deal with changes as long as they are made with love. I suppose Fever seems like a loving enough change. It's certainly better than The Beyonce Game. That said, there will be Hell to pay if Nintendo of America messes with "NEH VAH GEE VAH UH POOH!"

Rhythm Heaven Wii gets a new North American name [GoNintendo]








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GoofierBrute's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:04
GoofierBrute
I didn't even know this was coming out in the States. This made my night.
naninani's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:06
naninani
Wondering how they will translate Wrestler Interview.
That's my favorite game from the jp version.

Peka-peka-peka desu ka? UH!
Kocchi mite! DORUYA! *schwing*
Peka-peka-peka desu ka? UH!
Eh?! Sugoi desu ne! HUH-HUH!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzQYH805Gqw
Stereocast's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:08
Stereocast
I've been playing Minna No Rhythm Tengoku since it released, and the header image you use, right there, is the stage that I just could not get past. I adore the game and like to think I have pretty good rhythm, but I could never please that damn monkey with my tambourine skills. Here's hoping that seeing English instead of question marks will help me overcome the challenge in some way.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:11
Jonathan Holmes
@ naninani- I'm thinking it will be like-

Blibble Blibble Blibble that's right? UH!
Let's see whatchu got! BYAAA *schwing*
Wow! You're so big! HUH HUH!
rexwolf2's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:12
rexwolf2
Coming to the US? Awesome!
FancifulTrouse's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:12
FancifulTrouse
Did the EU version of Rhythm Tengoku/Heaven/Paradise on DS have a different dub than the US version?
ProperlyParanoid's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:12
ProperlyParanoid
Didn`t even know this was being localized! It seems there's still quite a few Wii games that I need to buy!
Zonic505's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:17
Zonic505
I like the new/official name. Now I just need a release date & all shall be good.

......that, & a confirmation that we're getting the JPN soundtrack as well.
naninani's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:19
naninani
@Jonathan Holmes

Dialog from a Wii rhythm game or amateur porno? You decide!
PiggyGamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:33
PiggyGamer
Holy crap, Jim gave Patapon a 6.5 back in the day?
Epic-Kx's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:34
Epic-Kx
Everything w/ fever in it is better.
PiggyGamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 21:37
PiggyGamer
Holy crap, Brad Nicholson gave Patapon 2 a 6.5 as well?

My love for these games... was I lying to myself all along?
Fr33Kye's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 22:01
Fr33Kye
PATA-PATA-PATA-PON! PATA-PATA-PATA-PON!
FEEEEEEVAAAAHHHHH!!!!!
Zaheer's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 22:02
Zaheer
Speaking as someone who has only played the localized version of Rhythm Heaven, I've gotta say I didn't share your distaste, Holmes. Found every bit of it awesome. Now, I've little doubt that the original was superior, but really, the localization was more-than-decent, in my opinion. Thoroughly charming and quirky. In some ways it's even more silly and entertaining to see the quirks translated into English, because I'm so much more used to that sort of thing happening in Japanese. I was all the more thrilled with the final product.

One of these days perhaps I'll try out the Japanese version for myself.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 22:05
Jonathan Holmes
@ Zaheer- I eventually got over my distaste for the English version. I still prefer the Japanese version more (especially Fan Club) but the From song and few other bits are better in English.

They both have their charms. Ideally, there will be a language select option for Rhythm Heaven Fever. Then everyone will be happy.
Zaheer's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 22:43
Zaheer
@Jonathan Holmes: That would be great, huh? Practically two games in one! I know there are a few hoops to jump through (as with most things), but it's sad to me that fewer and fewer Japanese games these days seem to retain the original voice-overs in lieu of no other option but English dub. I don't normally make a big stink over it, but surely the relatively minor cost must be worthwhile in appeasing fans...
Germophobic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 22:46
Germophobic
I'm so ready for this game. Played the GBA version to death (All perfects), but am hesitant to get the localized version of Gold. What say you, Mr. Holmes?
Scissors's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 23:04
Scissors
I liked the dub, though to be fair I never heard the original.

Although I would love to buy a Japanese Wii and a import the game, that's really out of the question for me so I think I'll be just fine with the dub.
Sonic9jct's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 23:08
Sonic9jct
I remember reading in an interview that NOA intended to put the Japanese vocals as an extra feature for beating Rhythm Heaven, but the cartridge was too small. Maybe they'll actually do it with the Wii version since it'll be on a DVD now.
Zaheer's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 23:25
Zaheer
@Sonic9jct: Seriously? That would be amazing!!
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2011 23:45
Darren Nakamura
Rhythm Heaven Fever sounds better than Rhythm Heaven Wii, at least. At any rate, the name doesn't matter to me, I just want this game.
Ronin4life's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/31/2011 00:31
Ronin4life
Guys, this was on track to be localized at least since e3.
BrowneyeWinkin's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/31/2011 01:41
BrowneyeWinkin
I GOTTA FEVER
mi6bomb's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/31/2011 11:12
mi6bomb
It'll be interesting to see how they localize it. A few of the challenge stages in the Japanese version use Japanese language songs, so I wonder if they would swap those out. In a game that is so dependent on the beat of the song, switching those to different songs would effectively change the stage.

/agree with Naninani though, the wrestler interview was awesome, had me laughing the whole time!
LK4O4's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/31/2011 19:22
LK4O4
Well, the name change is nice and all... but when is this actually coming out? Are we still getting it this year?
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