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Nintendo Revives Rhythm Heaven with Switch’s Groove

6/12/2026

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Nintendo released Rhythm Heaven Groove for Switch, reviving the franchise after a 15-year gap.
The title offers over 80 solo rhythm minigames and more than 30 multiplayer games.
After earning enough medals, players unlock Beatspell, a rhythm-based RPG that casts spells by tapping directions on a diamond chart.
Multiplayer modes include competitive Cake Wait and cooperative Ninja Bodyguard; the third collection’s Slice N Dice and Hop, Stop N Roll are more demanding.

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Story summary

Nintendo released Rhythm Heaven Groove for Switch, reviving the franchise after a 15-year gap.
The title offers over 80 solo rhythm minigames and more than 30 multiplayer games.
After earning enough medals, players unlock Beatspell, a rhythm-based RPG that casts spells by tapping directions on a diamond chart.
Multiplayer modes include competitive Cake Wait and cooperative Ninja Bodyguard; the third collection’s Slice N Dice and Hop, Stop N Roll are more demanding.