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HarmoKnight (JP) is a downloadable Nintendo 3DS game on the Nintendo eShop. It is developed by Game Freak, famous for their work on the Pokémon series (which features many cameos).
Gameplay[]
The player controls Tempo, a HarmoKnight in training. Players must hit and jump as Tempo travels through automatic scrolling levels. The goal of each level is to collect as many notes as possible by either hitting enemies or Percussiplants. Players can charge up Tempo's staff to gain a extra note if the next hit is successful. Occasionally, the player will have to control Lyra, who can shoot enemies from a distance with her harp, or Tyko and Cymbi, who will pound all enemies in their way. A few levels will take place on a mine cart that will constantly change the tempo of the music. Boss levels have the player repeating a sequence of actions to the beat.
At the end of every level, the player receives a rating based on how well they performed. If the player wins a good or a great, they receive a Royal Note. Royal Notes can then deactivate Noizoid road blocks that hide more levels. Another bonus is that if the player gains a great, they have the option to play the level at a faster beat. Getting a great on fast mode unlocks concept art.
Plot[]
The game takes place on planet Melodia, the land of music. One day, a huge meteor crash lands on Melodia. From within the meteor, the Noizoids emerge. Lead by Gargan, the Noizoids attack the planet, plotting to fill the world with terrible noises. A boy named Tempo, discovers a magical music note staff that has the ability to dispel bad noises. Tempo's instructor, Master Woodwin, instructs Tempo and his friend, Tappy, to head off to Symphony City. There, Tempo can give the staff to the princess of Melodia, Aralia, who will then give it to a Harmoknight that can fight off the Noizoids.
After meeting the warrior Lyra and the adventurous duo, Tyko and Cymbi, they finally reach Symphony City. Unfortunately, Gargan kidnaps Aralia and puts all the citizens of Symphony City under a eternal sleeping spell. Only Aralia's singing could save them. Tempo and friends chase after Gargan. After a long chase, the heroes find Gargan's hideout at the Baroque Volcano. Gargan then reveals that he is turning the princess into a Noizoid. With Aralia as a Noizoid, he could have unlimited power. Tempo fights off Gargan, sending him into the volcano's center. The volcano then erupts violently, sending Gargan and his Noizoid army back into outer space. Tempo and his friends return to Symphony City. With Melodia safe, Tempo is finally recognized as a true Harmoknight.
3DS eShop Description[]
- North American version
GAME FREAK inc. brings all of the polish players have come to expect from their Pokémon franchise to a brand-new action-packed rhythm game! Use Tempo's Music Note Staff to beat drums, crash cymbals, and smack enemies through more than 50 levels with unique boss fights.
On your journey, you'll team up with multiple characters like Lyra, who can slide under obstacles and shoot musical arrows, and Tyko, who can pound out powerful beats with his drums! More challenging speeds and unlockable stages await those locked onto the beat. Feel the music and find your rhythm to save Melodia!
A new rhythm-based action game from the makers of Pokémon!
Jump, Hit, and Groove your way through 8 huge worlds
More than 50 replayable levels in a digital package
Bob your head to original music
- European version
HarmoKnight combines side-scrolling platforming with rhythm-action gameplay to create an exciting and colourful experience. Each stage has a musical track that must be used as a guide to perform specific moves such as hitting enemies, jumping gaps and striking musical plants in the background. Thanks to the game's intuitive two-button control system, picking up the basics is really simple...but that doesn't mean that saving Princess Ariana from the Noizoids is going to be easy!
External links[]
- HarmoKnight at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- HarmoKnight at GameFAQs
- harmoknight.nintendo.com
| Game Freak video games | |
|---|---|
| Published by Nintendo | Yoshi • Mario & Wario • Drill Dozer • Pocket Card Jockey • HarmoKnight • Little Town Hero |
| Other games | Mendel Palace • Smart Ball • Nontan to Issho: KuruKuru Puzzle • Pulseman Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha • Giga Wrecker Alt. |
| Related | Pokémon • Satoshi Tajiri • Ken Sugimori • Junichi Masuda • Shigeki Morimoto |