The Rhythm Heaven series has always had a slew of unlockable bonuses in its games, and Rhythm Heaven Groove is no different!
Players can unlock a wide assortment of extra bonuses, ranging from reading material, secret inputs, extra modes, additional games, and more, and we’ll cover it all in this guide on Rhythm Heaven Groove’s Unlockables!
Solo Campaign Unlockables
The solo campaign is filled with unlockables, from individual rhythm games, to different modes and bonuses. While most unlockables require accumulating Medals from first time Amazing ratings, some modes and extras are unlocked simply by progressing in the game!
Each group of unlockables is sorted into its own sections below.
The Café
The Café is unlocked after clearing Remix 1 in the Solo Campaign.
While not as feature-packed as in Megamix, the Café allows for a random conversation with the Barista once after every game, and has the following unlockables:
Visible Barista – Complete Remix 6.
Moon and Star Trophy – Achieve a Rainbow Perfect for all Frontside games by completing Night Mode with a Perfect for each game. Then return to the Café.
Crown Trophy – Complete the Random Cave Quest in Beatspell, and return to the Café.
Live Shows – Currently unknown. It is believed to occur after either clearing Remix 14 or Remix 20, with a reported 10% chance of occuring after completing rhythm games. We have not been able to confirm a unlock method yet.
The Lounge – Complete Remix 8 and enter the Flipside.
Visible Manager – Complete Remix 14.
Moon and Stars Trophy – Achieve a Rainbow Perfect for all Flipside games by completing Night Mode with a Perfect for each game. Then return to the Lounge.
Drum Trophy – Complete all Drum Lessons with any score, then return to the Lounge.
Rhythm Toy Box Unlockables
The Rhythm Toy Box is unlocked after completing Remix 1 in the Solo Campaign, and its first entry is unlocked without any medals needed.
The following items are available in the Rhythm Toy Box:
Who’s Got Rhythm? – Unlocked from start; no medals required.
Soundboard – Collect 2 Medals.
Bouncy Puffer Fish – Collect 5 Medals.
Soundboard 2 – Collect 8 Medals.
Swing – Collect 11 Medals.
Soundboard 3 – Collect 14 Medals.
Owls – Collect 17 Medals.
Beatspell Unlockables
Beatspell is a seperate rhythm RPG mode, unlocked after completing Remix 1 in the Solo Campaign.
The first chapter is unlocked by default, while additional chapters require both medals and completion of prior chapters to unlock.
Beatspell has the following unlockables.
Chapter 1 – Unlocked from start; no medals required.
Chapter 2 – Collect 3 Medals and clear Chapter 1.
Chapter 3 – Collect 6 Medals and clear Chapter 2.
Chapter 4 – Collect 9 Medals and clear Chapter 3.
Chapter 5 – Collect 12 Medals and clear Chapter 4.
Chapter 6 – Collect 15 Medals and clear Chapter 5.
Chapter 7 – Collect 18 Medals and clear Chapter 6.
Chapter 8 – Collect 21 Medals and clear Chapter 7.
Random Cave Quest – Complete Chapter 8.
Playable Narra – Complete the Random Cave Quest with a 5-Star rank, and hold down L, R, ZL, and ZR simultaneously when replaying the Random Cave Quest. Note: the button combination will not work if the Random Cave Quest is not cleared with a 5-Star rank.
Stamped Menu – Complete the Random Cave Quest as Narra.
Drum Lessons
Drum Lessons is an unlockable game mode accessed from the Flipside of the solo campaign.
The first lesson and Free Jam are unlocked without any medals needed, though additional lessons require medals to unlock.
The following unlockables are available for this game mode:
Snare Drum – Unlocked from start; no medals required.
Kick Drum – Collect 25 Medals
Cymbals – Collect 30 Medals.
Floor Tom – Collect 35 Medals.
High Tom – Collect 40 Medals.
Hi-hat – Collect 45 Medals.
Double Bass Pedal – Collect 50 Medals.
Bossa Nova Rhythm – Collect 55 Medals.
Technical Skills (Pt. 1) – Collect 60 Medals.
Technical Skills (Pt. 2) – Collect 65 Medals.
Adv. Double Bass Pedal (Pt. 1) – Collect 70 Medals.
Adv. Double Bass Pedal (Pt. 2) – Collect 75 Medals.
Otherworldly Skill – Collect 80 Medals.
Free Jam – Unlocked from start; no medals required.
Score Attack
Score Attack games are located in the Flipside of the Solo campaign, and additional games are unlocked with medals.
The following games are unlockable in the Score Attack mode:
Can You Clap It? – Unlocked from start, no medals required.
Sensei Sparring – Collect 10 Medals.
Can You Clap It? 2 – Collect 16 Medals.
Skateboarding – Collect 22 Medals.
Can You Clap It? 3 – Collect 32 Medals.
Brolly Good Encore – Collect 42 Medals.
Skateboarding 2 – Collect 52 Medals.
Firing Frenzy – Collect 62 Medals.
Solo Game Unlockables
These are unlockables and extras that pertain to the Solo campaign overall, and can be unlocked through normal gameplay.
The Solo campaign unlockables are:
Deep Sea (Credits) – Complete Remix 6.
Filter for Remix 8 – Complete Remix 8. On subsequent replays, hold A as the game starts to apply a cosmetic filter.
Meet the Cast – Complete Remix 14.
Flipside – Complete Remix 8 and select the icon at the top left of the menu to enter the Flipside.
Night Mode – Complete a Perfect Streak for a Perfected game. For more details on Night Mode, check out our guide on What Night Mode is and How to Unlock It.
Eighth Notes – Achieve Perfects in all rhythm games. Note: Eighth Notes will appear on individual rhythm games played with beat-perfect accuracy.
Multiplayer Unlockables
During the “Play with friends” campaign, players can unlock different multiplayer games by progressing through normal gameplay, and can unlock further bonuses when collecting Rings, earned by getting a superb rating on the multiplayer games.
Group Toy Box Unlockables
Knock-Knock Quartet – Unlocked from start; no Rings required.
Mine Cart – Collect 1 Ring.
Building Blocks – Collect 3 Rings.
Rock Smashing – Collect 5 Rings.
Li’l Snack – Collect 10 Rings.
Rocket Sibs – Collect 15 Rings.
Cast Quiz (Bonus) – Collect all 30 Rings.
Secret Input for Archer Angels 3
Here’s a prank to challenge your more rhythmically inclined friends (or self) when playing Angel Archers 3!
Before the countdown begins for a new round, hold down A+B+Y simultaneously to give the leading player’s field orange blocks, skulls, and two sets of gate blocks.
Please note that we are not responsible for any loss of friendship that may occur for using this input command.
Rhythm Reference
Entries in the Rhythm Reference are unlocked mostly from achieving Perfects on rhythm games, while some entries are unlocked through normal gameplay.
The Rhythm Reference has the following unlockables, by category:
Notifications
Notifications are unlocked when completing significant progression milestones in the game. The unlockable material is as follows:
Welcome – Unlocked from start.
How to Play – Unlocked from start.
Info Tidbits – Complete Remix 14.
All-Clear Cheer! – Complete Remix 20.
Peak of Perfection! – Complete all solo games with a Perfect.
Superb Teamwork! – Complete all Multiplayer games with a Superb/Collect all Rings.
Game Comics
Game Comics are rewards given for completing one of the 30 first-version rhythm games in Solo mode with a Perfect when the Perfect Campaign is in effect. To learn more about Perfects, please visit our guide on How to Get Perfects in Rhythm Heaven Groove.
These are the Game Comics players can unlock, in chronological order:
Hoop Happiness – Achieve a perfect on Hoop Trundling.
A Proper Umbrella – Achieve a perfect on Brolly Good Show.
Flying Disc Fun – Achieve a perfect on Disc Dog.
Dino’s Watering Can – Achieve a perfect on Feeding the Beast.
The Adventure of Frog – Achieve a perfect on Ribbit Rocket.
Thrill Seekers – Achieve a perfect on Stop N Go N Stop.
Game Development – Achieve a perfect on Hop N Slide.
Pop in Moderation! – Achieve a perfect on Pop, Don’t Drop.
Food Prep Assistant – Achieve a perfect on Slice N Dice Kitchen.
Um, Hey, Moon? – Achieve a perfect on Sneezy Moon.
Scissor Claws – Achieve a perfect on Crab Snacks.
Roly-Poly Kitties – Achieve a perfect on Hop, Stop N Roll.
Flexing Too Hard – Achieve a perfect on Fruit Flex.
Thanks for the Ride – Achieve a perfect on Alien Alphabet.
Recycling Pick-Me-Up – Achieve a perfect on Can Do.
Recording Woes – Achieve a perfect on Backup Spotlight.
Entomologists – Achieve a perfect on Flutter Speed.
Fast Charging – Achieve a perfect on Lightning Bolting.
Pudding Factory Life – Achieve a perfect on Yum-Bot Simulator.
The Boss’s Fave – Achieve a perfect on Wiper Bosses.
Practice Buddies – Achieve a perfect on Soccer Dreams.
We’ll Brush Anything! – Achieve a perfect on Sweeper Star.
TEA – Achieve a perfect on A for Effort.
Samurai Strength – Achieve a perfect on Spirit Slasher.
Unique Training Drill – Achieve a perfect on Quick Hands.
Remember to Hydrate! – Achieve a perfect on Soda Hop.
Good Luck, Guardian – Achieve a perfect on Space Sentry.
Fly-Fivers TV – Achieve a perfect on High-Five Fever.
Accessory Envy – Achieve a perfect on Germ Aerobics.
A Leader’s Burden – Achieve a perfect on Synchro Wings.
Remix-Reward Comics
True to their name, Remix-Reward Comics are Comics earned when achieving a Perfect through the Perfect campaign on the Frontside of the Solo Campaign.
The unlockable comics are below:
That’s Not a Seed – Complete Remix 1 with a Perfect.
In Frog Country – Complete Remix 2 with a Perfect.
Falling For Crabs – Complete Remix 3 with a Perfect.
Let’s Talk! – Complete Remix 4 with a Perfect.
Insect Anxiety – Complete Remix 5 with a Perfect.
Very Human Emotions – Complete Remix 6 with a Perfect.
The Sun – Complete Remix 7 with a Perfect.
Don’t Mind Me – Complete Remix 8 with a Perfect.
Comics for Everyone
Comics for Everyone are unlocked by achieving a Superb rating on any of the sequel-level multiplayer rhythm games.
The comics, in original list order, are:
Plucking Heartstrings – Complete Rhythm Tweezers 2 with a Superb.
We’ll Deliver It! – Complete Pet N Parcel 2 with a Superb.
Enemy Surveillance – Complete Ninja Bodyguards 2 with a Superb.
Tennis Practice – Complete Tennis Quest 2 with a Superb.
Scaredy-Virus – Complete Sick Beats 2 with a Superb.
Volleyball Match? – Complete Volleyball-ish 2 with a Superb.
Cupid’s Arrows – Complete Archer Angels 2 with a Superb.
Post-Snack – Complete Cake Wait 2 with a Superb.
Careful, Mr. Wrestler – Complete Wrestle Sprint 2 with a Superb.
Behind the Cards – Complete Memo Rising 2 with a Superb.
Insider Game Stories
Insider Game Stories are unlocked by completing one of the 30 sequel-version rhythm games in the Solo campaign with a Perfect when the Perfect Campaign is in effect. These stories are more traditional reading materials providing insight into the characters and rhythm games of the Solo Campaign.
To learn more about Perfects, please visit our guide on How to Get Perfects in Rhythm Heaven Groove.
The stories are listed in the following order:
New-Car Scoop – Achieve a perfect on Stop N Go N Stop 2.
All Aboard! – Achieve a perfect on Fruit Flex 2.
Daruma Dolls – Achieve a perfect on Hop, Stop N Roll 2.
Umbrella Show – Achieve a perfect on Brolly Good Show 2.
Pudding Factory? – Achieve a perfect on Yum-Bot Simulator 2.
A Moonlit Journey – Achieve a perfect on Sneezy Moon 2.
Frogs Are Early Risers – Achieve a perfect on Ribbit Rocket 2.
From the Rhythm Alien – Achieve a perfect on Alien Alphabet 2.
Pa Pi Pu Pe Po! – Achieve a perfect on Hoop Trundling 2.
Elbow-Dance Danger! – Achieve a perfect on Backup Spotlight 2.
Bug-Catching Diary – Achieve a perfect on Flutter Speed 2.
Push-Broom Manual – Achieve a perfect on Sweeper Star 2.
Dear Miho – Achieve a perfect on Hop N Slide 2.
Faster Than Lightning – Achieve a perfect on Lightning Bolting 2.
Shooting a Shot – Achieve a perfect on Soccer Dreams 2.
Flying-Disc Playdate – Achieve a perfect on Disc Dog 2.
Beach Tourist Guide – Achieve a perfect on Crab Snacks 2.
Stick-y Secrets – Achieve a perfect on Quick Hands 2.
A Spirit’s Complaints – Achieve a perfect on Spirit Slasher 2.
Shady Business – Achieve a perfect on Wiper Bosses 2.
About Mew Era – Achieve a perfect on Can Do 2.
I Can Jump Rope! – Achieve a perfect on Soda Hop 2.
Live Music Promo – Achieve a perfect on A for Effort 2.
The Guardian – Achieve a perfect on Space Sentry 2.
Kitchen Murmurs – Achieve a perfect on Slice N Dice Kitchen 2.
Popping Lab Research – Achieve a perfect on Pop, Don’t Drop 2.
Germ Encyclopedia – Achieve a perfect on Germ Aerobics 2.
Dino Snacks – Achieve a perfect on Feeding the Beast 2.
Hi-Five Flyer – Achieve a perfect on High-Five Fever 2.
Migrating Bird Facts – Achieve a perfect on Synchro Wings 2.
Remix-Reward Lore
Similar to the Insider Game Stories, Remix-Reward Lore are more traditional letters and stories, and are earned by achieving Perfects on remixes during the Flipside of the Solo compaign.
The following Lore entries can be unlocked:
Li’l Miss Reeds – Complete Remix 9 with a Perfect.
Barista & Manager – Complete Remix 10 with a Perfect.
Dev Stories 1 – Complete Remix 11 with a Perfect.
Dev Stories 2 – Complete Remix 12 with a Perfect.
Dev Stories 3 – Complete Remix 13 with a Perfect.
Dev Stories 4 – Complete Remix 14 with a Perfect.
Dev Stories 5 – Complete Remix 15 with a Perfect.
Dev Stories 6 – Complete Remix 16 with a Perfect.
Dev Stories 7 – Complete Remix 17 with a Perfect.
Dev Stories 8 – Complete Remix 18 with a Perfect.
From the Rhythm League – Complete Remix 19 with a Perfect.
Letter from Miracle Producer – Complete Remix 20 with a Perfect.
Fun Facts for All
Fun Facts for all continue the trend of backstories for rhythm games, this time from the multiplayer campaign. They are unlocked by achieving a Superb rating on each of the third-level multiplayer games.
The Fun Facts are listed by name below:
Veggie Hair Plucking – Complete Rhythm Tweezers 3 with a Superb.
Delivery Log – Complete Pet N Parcel 3 with a Superb.
Scroll of 20 Arrows – Complete Ninja Bodyguards 3 with a Superb.
Tennis Epliogue – Complete Tennis Quest 3 with a Superb.
Dr. Cutlery Recordings – Complete Sick Beats 3 with a Superb.
Volleyball Pep Talk – Complete Volleyball-ish 3 with a Superb.
Archery Advice – Complete Archer Angels 3 with a Superb.
Pompadour Power! – Complete Cake Wait 3 with a Superb.
Confessions of a Heel – Complete Wrestle Sprint 3 with a Superb.
All-Knowing Strategy – Complete Memo Rising 3 with a Superb.
Beatspell Stories
Beatspell Stories, as the name suggests, are supplementary reading materials that add to the lore and worldbuilding of Beatspell.
These stories are unlocked through both gameplay progression (for Memoirs) as well as earning 5-star ratings during gameplay (Secrets).
The list of unlockable stories is as follows;
Narra’s Memoir 1 – Complete Chapter 1.
Narra’s Memoir 2 – Complete Chapter 2.
Narra’s Memoir 3 – Complete Chapter 3.
Narra’s Memoir 4 – Complete Chapter 4.
Demon Narra’s Memoir 1 – Complete Chapter 5.
Demon Narra’s Memoir 2 – Complete Chapter 6.
Demon Narra’s Memoir 3 – Complete Chapter 7.
Letter from Narra – Complete Chapter 8.
Yu’s Request – Complete the Random Cave Quest.
Hex’s Secret – Complete Chapter 1 with a 5 star rating.
Vee’s Secret – Complete Chapter 2 with a 5 star rating.
Pyro’s Secret – Complete Chapter 3 with a 5 star rating.
Drak’s Secret – Complete Chapter 4 with a 5 star rating.
Heda’s Secret – Complete Chapter 5 with a 5 star rating.
Stubbs’s Secret – Complete Chapter 6 with a 5 star rating.
Farce’s Secret – Complete Chapter 7 with a 5 star rating.
Demon’s Secret – Complete Chapter 8 with a 5 star rating.
Final Secret – Complete the Random Cave Quest with a 5 star rating.
Video Examples
Video Examples are accessed from the main menu, and entries are unlocked for each game that progresses to the feedback screen.
Video Examples, as a mode, also serves as a place to view lyrics for games on-screen. Original Lyrics and Translated Lyrics are unlocked by default, but Silly Lyrics are unlocked after clearing Remix 14.
Silly lyrics – Complete Remix 14.
