Nintendo has confirmed that Rhythm Heaven Groove will be launching for Nintendo Switch on 2nd July, bringing its musical minigame shenanigans to the hybrid consoles.
Theyâve also shared a new gameplay mini preview, showing off a kitchen-themed game with âSlice N Dice Kitchenâ.
This is the first new game since Rhythm Heaven Megamix in 2015 (which was a bit of a best of collection for 3DS), with Rhythm Heaven Groove continuing the seriesâ traditional partnerships with Nintendo and TNX co-developing the game.
The gameplay is a barmy riff on the rhythm action genre, dropping you into a variety of scenarios and asking you to press buttons in time with the beat and the action on screen. Instead of having blocks or buttons gradually descending down the screen, a la Guitar Hero or Beat Sabre, you have to pick out the timing from whatâs happening, so it could be catching incoming fruit and veg, skipping to a rope, jumping through a hoop at the end of a long line of characters, and plenty more. In a lot of ways, itâs a musical cousin to the WarioWare series for Nintendo.
Source: Nintendo Today

Exciting news for Rhythm Heaven fans! It’s great to see this beloved game making its way to the Switch. Looking forward to the fun and nostalgia it will bring in July!
Absolutely! It’s fantastic to see such a classic making a comeback. The unique rhythm challenges and charming visuals really make it a standout in the music game genre. I can’t wait to see how they might enhance the gameplay for the Switch!
Absolutely! The unique rhythm challenges and catchy tunes really set this game apart. Plus, itâs exciting to think about how the Switch’s capabilities might enhance the gameplay experience with new motion controls. Can’t wait to see what new features they introduce!
I totally agree! The charm of the art style adds to the overall experience, making each mini-game even more enjoyable. It’s exciting to see how the Switch version might introduce new features or enhanced gameplay!