Why on earth did I decide to buy three copies of this DS title? Well, I didn't set out to own three copies of it, for starters. When it was first released in Japan--as Rhythm Tengoku Gold--three-and-a-half years ago, I doubted it would make its way to the West, so I picked up a copy via play-asia.com.
After the folks at Nintendo of America announced that it would, in fact, be brought stateside, I added it to my to-buy list ... and promptly forgot about it, especially after a I read a number of negative comments about its English vocals.
Later, I came across a cheap copy of the UK version--renamed, for some strange reason, Rhythm Paradise--and purchased that one instead. (In part because it was cheap, and in part because I wanted another Euro DS game. See this post for more on that.)
At that point, I pretty much gave up on adding the North American release to my collection. When I saw that a sealed copy of the game was being sold via Amazon for less than $5, though, I couldn't help but snatch it up.
See also: Other reasons I could be considered an 'eccentric' (aka bat-sh*t crazy) gamer
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Ok, reason #403 solidifies the title bat-sh*t crazy gamer. :)
Ha! I'm surprised this is the entry that caused you to agree with me, Darwin :)
BTW, it should be noted that both the Euro and NA versions were bought for about $5 each. Really, how can you turn that down??
Multiple copies of a game means you're eccentric now? I had Japanese Rez PS2, US Rez PS2, and Rez HD on the 360.
Well, I think *sometimes* it means you're eccentric, coolpowers--at least a little bit :)
Really, though, I consider this series to be pretty tongue-in-cheek.
As for you owning three copies of Rez: I bow down to you!
Wasn't Rhythm Tengoku the one that had the expansion pack in the form of a GBA cart, or was that Daigasso Band Brothers?
...I think I'm getting my quirky music games all mixed up :S
In any case, whichever game ended up with that expansion cart - do you have it? I was always curious about it.
Hey there, Kimimi! Ah, you're thinking of the first Daigasso game. It had a GBA expansion cart with additional songs. I've wanted it for ages, but for some dumb reason I've never bought it. Maybe soon :)
Your other posts were pretty out there, but this one makes you a certified eccentric.
Do you own the GBA one?
Also, I'm going to a Rhythm Heaven Wii event her in Los Angeles on Friday. As a big fan of the game, if I get any doubles on cool stuff for the game, want me to send any your way (they said online there was going to be free stuff)?
Hey there, Mark! I *love* that everyone seems to think this post is the one that pushed me over the line. Ha!
As for whether or not I own the GBA one: Of course! The best of the bunch, in my humble opinion. It's a cryin' shame Nintendo never released it outside of Japan.
I'm jealous that you're going to a Rhythm Heaven Fever event this week, by the way. And, YES, I'd love it if you would send me some swag--should you get doubles, triples, etc. Just let me know if that's the case and I'll send you my e-mail address (if you don't have it already).
Thanks for thinking of me in that regard, by the way. Very nice of you :)
I've had my copy of Rhythm Heaven Fever pre-ordered for ages, BTW, and I can't wait until it arrives. I think I'm going to have to stop working early that day just so I can play the hell out of it before the hubs gets home!
Certifiable, Bryan. Do you think they changed the name to avoid favoring one religion's terminology over another's?
I would guess so, Justin. There's no other explanation I can think of, at least. Personally, I'm surprised they didn't just choose one name (such as Rhythm Paradise) and stick with it throughout all non-Japanese releases.
Well, since when have localization teams' decisions made any sense to us?
You've got a point there, Justin!
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