History VideoGame / Tempo

However, the first installment, a launch title for the 32X hardware, being essentially a Sega Genesis game with some Mode 7-like BG effects, did not do well. Only the first two titles made it overseas as a consequence.

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* ''Tempo'' (32X): The very first title. Tempo can GoombaStomp and attack using kicks and stunning projectiles.

* SmartBomb: In the first game, powerups drop from the top of the screen during boss fights and trigger the dance that summons Katy and damages enemies if collected. Oh, the later bosses can grab them too!

* VictoryPose: Tempo does a little dance after beating a boss. It changes if Katy is with him. Bosses also do this.

* InvincibleMinorEnemy: The Bee-Bees fight in the first game features a trio of bee girls flying around, but you can only the leader can be hurt and the other two amount to projectiles that deal damage even if stomped on.

* GoombaStomp: Present in the first game, but not in the Saturn sequel.

* AmericanKirbyIsHardcore: The US box art for the first game tried to make the main character look like a photo-realistic mutant grasshopper man, rippling with muscles and using kung-fu. This may have been poked fun at in the lowest-earned ending image, which in turn is the basis for the third game's "Macho Body" forms. The box art also tried to pass his big black eyes off as sunglasses, in a clear attempt at making him look like a MascotWithAttitude.

* AmericanKirbyIsHardcore: The US box art for the first game tried to make the main character look like a photo-realistic mutant grasshopper man, rippling with muscles and using kung-fu. This may have been poked fun at in the lowest-earned ending image, which in turn is the basis for the third game's "Macho Body" forms.

* ScoringPoints: In the original and ''Super Tempo'', the player is granted a [[AWinnerIsYou different image at the end depending upon how many points they had accumulated over the course of the game.]] Unfortunately, due to a programming oversight in the first game, most of the images are neigh-impossible to get.

* ''Super Tempo'' (UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn): The final Japan-only entry made by Aspect with some original Red Staff members. It introduces Katy (Tempo's girlfriend) as a playable character. Has more advanced level design, and introduces gameplay much more akin to a run and gun platformer, [[UnexpectedGameplayChange along with an assorment of various in-level minigames]].

* FamilyUnfriendlyDeath: In the first game. While most of the death animations are comical in nature, the drowning animation involves Tempo's head simply bobbing above the water, completely motionless.

* ToiletHumour: In ''Super Tempo'', quite a few of the human characters can be seen urinating onto different things. [[spoiler:The waterfall on stage one, which leads to the swimming portion below, is actually [[{{Squick}} one giant piss stream]].]]

* Fanservice: [[spoiler:In ''Super Tempo'', one of the ending images involves [[https://youtu.be/vSOXGTr0AOg 13-Kaidan Katy taking a bath with her nipples narrowly covered up by soap bubbles, while a similarly-naked Muscle Tempo covers himself in the background.]]]]

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* Fanservice: [[spoiler:In ''Super Tempo'', one of the ending images involves [[https://youtu.be/vSOXGTr0AOg "Macho" Katy taking a bath with her nipples narrowly covered up by soap bubbles, while a similarly-naked Macho Tempo covers himself in the background.]]]]

''Tempo'' is a Platform Game series created by Creator/{{Sega}} in cooperation with Creator/{{Red|Entertainment}} (the influence of previous ''Videogame/{{Bonk}}'' titles is noticeable), starring the eponymous cartoony music-loving grasshopper in a Band Land cutesy world, fighting against ants ruled by the evil Major Minor. The main goal is to collect musical notes and some treasures to score enough points to become rich. The series features gorgeous hand-drawn levels and sprites, in the same fashion of ''VideoGame/{{Rayman}}'' games.

However, the first installment, a launch title for the 32X hardware, being essentially a Sega Genesis game with some Mode 7-like BG effects, did not do well. Only the first two titles made it overseas, only to the US, as a consequence.

* ''Tempo Jr.'' (UsefulNotes/GameGear): Released in Japan and US. A spinoff based upon the first game.
* ''Super Tempo'' (UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn): Japan only. Made by Aspect with some original Red Staff members. The last title of the series, it introduces Katy (Tempo's Girlfriend) as a playable character. Has more advanced level design, and introduces gameplay much more akin to a run and gun platformer, [[UnexpectedGameplayChange along with an assorment of various in-level minigames]].

* AmericanKirbyIsHardcore: The US box art for the first game tried to make the main character look like a photo-realistic mutant grasshopper man (which is featured in the game, but only a still ending image), rippling with muscles and using kung-fu.
* FinalBoss: Zenza/King Dirge in the first game, as well as Jr.. Super Tempo, [[spoiler:[[GainaxEnding on the other hand...]]]]
** [[spoiler: In a nutshell, Tempo becomes a [[HumongousMecha humongous mecha dragon]] and fights the evil ship in a pseudo-3D perspective. [[https://youtu.be/Y_Cr8HP9EnQ?t=1h44m20s It has to be seen to believed.]]]]

* HaveANiceDeath: In the first game, there are various death animations for being electrocuted, drowning and being lit on fire. Along with these, the last few of the bosses perform (very long) dance sequences upon your death. Oh, and it's accompanied by '''the audience laughing at your demise.'''

* InvincibilityPowerUp: Combined with the sounds of Yodeling and cows rising from the ground. Yes, really.

** The final level in all three games consist of a big maze-like elevator. However, in the first game, during to a programming oversight, you must grind musical notes a lot to get the beter endings.

* ToiletHumour: In Super Tempo, quite a few of the human characters can be seen urinating onto different things. [[spoiler: The waterfall on stage one, which leads to the swimming portion below, is actually Squick one giant piss stream.]]

* Fanservice: [[spoiler: For some reason, in Super Tempo, one of the ending images involvs [[https://youtu.be/vSOXGTr0AOg Super Katy taking a bath with her nipples narroly covered up by soap bubbles.]]]]
* MultipleEndings: Depending on your final score in the first game, Tempo and Katy can win a pair of underwear, a frying pan, a guitar, a trip to an island resort, or a house to raise a family in.
* NoExportForYou: The first game was never released in Europe, and Super Tempo remained exclusively in Japan.
** Earlier prototypes gave a lot more points out, balanced enough to make the good ending achievable but still difficult. Unfortunately, when they lowered the point value, they forgot to alter the ending requirements, meaning half of the endings are impossible to get without grinding for up to ''6 hours.''
* ScoringPoints: In the original and Super Tempo, the player is granted a [[AWinnerIsYou different image at the end depending upon how many points they had accumulated over the course of the game.]] Unfortunately, due to a programming oversight in the first game, most of the images are neigh-impossible to get.
* SuddenlyVoiced: Tempo and Katy are given voices in Super Tempo. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVOp3H9KCU4 By going into the pause menu and selecting the option on the right,]] all of the sounds are changed to humorous voice samples of the characters acting out what's going on on-screen. These sounds change depending on which character you are currently playing as.

** The third level in the Sega Saturn sequel consists of a shoot-em' up sequence with Caty, where you can choose out of ten levels where you'll play. It is surprisingly NintendoHard. A similar sequence exist in Level 5, with giant pizzas in space and a music quiz.

* VictoryPose: Tempo has a little dance he does after beating a boss. It changes if Katy is with him. Bosses also do this.

* ''Tempo Jr.'' (GameGear): Released in Japan and US. A spinoff based upon the first game.
* ''Super Tempo'' (SegaSaturn): Japan only. Made by Aspect with some original Red Staff members. The last title of the series, it introduces Katy (Tempo's Girlfriend) as a playable character. Has more advanced level design, and introduces gameplay much more akin to a run and gun platformer, [[UnexpectedGameplayChange along with an assorment of various in-level minigames]].

** [[spoiler: In a nutshell, Tempo becomes a [[HumongousMecha humongous mecha dragon]] and fights the evil ship in a pseudo-3D perspective. [[https://youtu.be/Y_Cr8HP9EnQ?t=1h44m20s Tt has to be seen to believed.]]]]

* HaveANiceDeath: In the first game, there are various death animations for being electrocuted, drowning and being lit on fire. Along with these, the last few of the bosses perform (very long) dance sequences upon your death. Oh, and it's accompanied by '''the audience laughing at your demise..'''

* MediumBlending: Not only are there hand-drawn sprites in this game, but photorealistic and pre-rendered 3D sprites as well.
* MsFanservice: Katy.

* AscendedMeme: Super Tempo made it to the third game as a transformation.
* FinalBoss: Zenza/King Dirge in the first game, as well as Jr.. Super Tempo, [[GainaxEnding on the other hand...]]

* ''Tempo'' (32X): Released in Japan and US. The very first title. Tempo can GoombaStomp and attack using kicks and stunning projectiles.
* ''Tempo Jr.'' (GameGear): Released in Japan and US. A spinoff of the first game.
* ''Super Tempo'' (SegaSaturn): Japan only. Made by Aspect with some original Red Staff members. The last title of the series, it introduces Katy (Tempo's Girlfriend) as a playable character. Has more advanced level design, and introduces [[UnexpectedGameplayChange some shoot-em up phases, along with Rhythm Heaven-like minigames]].

* FinalBoss:
** In the third game, you get to battle [[ZergRush 'eight']] [[EvilKnockoff evil clones]] of Tempo and Katy, including two in their Super Forms, named "Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, Do". Their WeakSpot? Their names floating above their heads.
** You then get to battle the Giant-Eyed Fortress housing the final level, by combining Tempo Super Form with his EvilUpgrade mask, to transform into a giant mecha.

* HaveANiceDeath: In the first game, there are various death animations. You also get to hear the crowd laughing at you if you die. And if you lose to a boss, then you'll have watch its victory dance and theme song.

* InvincibilityPowerUp: With the silliest song ever for such a powerup (then again, wouldn't you avoid someone blasting yodelling music?). While not invincible, a secondary CD will grant additional flight.

* ScoringPoints: In the first game, the AWinnerIsYou picture you get depends on how many points you have.

* VariableMix: When you rescue Katy, an extra track is added to the background music.

* MultipleEndings: Depending on you final score, Tempo and Katy can win a pair of underwear, a frying pan, a guitar, a trip to an island resort, or a house to raise a family in.

''Tempo'' is a PlatformGame series created by Creator/{{Sega}} in cooperation with Creator/{{Red|Entertainment}}, starring the eponymous cartoony music-loving cockroach in a BandLand cutesy world, fighting against ants ruled by the evil Major Minor. The main goal is to collect musical notes and some treasures to score enough points to become rich. The series features gorgeous hand-drawn levels and sprites, in the same fashion of ''VideoGame/{{Rayman}}'' games.

However, the first installment, a launch title for the 32X hardware, being essentially a SegaGenesis game with some Mode 7-like BG effects, suffered greatly. Only the first two titles made it overseas, only to the US, as a consequence.

* ''Super Tempo'' (SegaSaturn): Japan only. Made by Aspect, whith the minds behind the Bonk (PC Genjin) Series. The last title of the series, it introduces Caty (Tempo's Girlfriend) as a playable character. Has better level design, and introduces [[UnexpectedGameplayChange some shoot-em up phases, along with Rhythm Heaven-like minigames]].

* AmericanKirbyIsHardcore: The US box art for the first game tried to make the main character look like a photo-realistic mutant cricket man in the vein of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, rippling with muscles and using kung-fu.

** In the third game, you get to battle [[ZergRush 'eight']] [[EvilKnockoff evil clones]] of Tempo and Caty, including two in their Super Forms, named "Do, RE, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, Do". Their WeakSpot? Their names floating above their heads.

* HaveANiceDeath: In the first game, there are variious death animations. You also get to hear the crowd laughing at you if you die. And if you lose to a boss, then you'll have watch its victory dance and theme song.

* InvincibilityPowerUp: With the silliest song ever for such a powerup.

* MultipleEndings: Depending on the score, Tempo can achieve with his girlfriend Caty his dream of getting out of poverty.

** The third level in the Sega Saturn sequel consists of a shoot-em' up sequence with Caty, where you can choose out of ten levels where you'll play. It is surprisingly NintendoHard. A similar sequence exist in Level 5, with giant pizzas IN SPACE and a music quiz.

* VariableMix: When you rescue Caty, an extra track is added to the background music.
* VictoryPose: Tempo has a little dance he does after beating a boss. It changes if Caty is with him. Bosses also do this.

* NoExportForYou: ''Super Tempo'' never got a release outside of Japan.

''Tempo'' is a PlatformGame series created by Creator/{{Sega}} in cooperation with Creator/{{Red|Entertainment}}, starring the eponymous cartoony music-loving cockroach in a BandLand cutesy world, fighting against ants ruled by the evil Major Minor. The main goal is to collect musical notes and some treasures to score enough points to become rich. The series features gorgeous hand-drawn levels and sprites, in the same fashion of ''{{Rayman}}'' games.

'''''Tempo''''' is a Sega first-party platforming series starring the eponymous cartoony music-loving cockroach in a BandLand cutesy world, fighting against ants ruled by the evil Major Minor. The main goal is to collect musical notes and some treasures to score enough points to become rich. The series features gorgeous hand-drawn levels and sprites, in the same fashion of ''{{Rayman}}'' games.

* MultipleEndings: Depending on the score, Tempo can achieve with his girlfriend Caty his dream of getting out of poverty.

* MediumBlending: Not only are there hand-drawn sprites in this game, but photorealistic and pre-rendered 3D sprites as well.

* SuperStar: With the silliest song ever for such a powerup.

However, the first installment, a launch title for the 32X hardware, being essentially a SegaGenesis game with some Mode 7-like BG effects, suffered greatly. Only the first two titles made it overseas, only to the US as a consequence.

* ''Tempo'' (32X): Released in Japan and US. The very first title. Tempo can attack using some martial arts moves.

* ''Super Tempo'' (SegaSaturn): Japan only. Made by Aspect, whith the minds behind the Bonk (PC Genjin) Series. The last title of the series, it introduces Caty (Tempo Girlfriend) as a playable character. Has better level design, and introduces [[UnexpectedGameplayChange some shoot-em up phases, along with Rhythm Heaven-like minigames]].

* AmericanKirbyIsHardcore: The US cover art. The US box art tried to make the main character look like a photo-realistic mutant cricket man in the vein of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, rippling with muscles and using kung-fu.

* GoombaStomp: Present in the first game, but not in the Saturn sequel.

** You then get to battle the Giant-Eyed Forteress housing the final level, by combining Tempo Super Form with his EvilUpgrade mask, to transform into a giant mecha.
* MultipleEndings: depending on the score, Tempo can achieve with his girlfriend Caty his dream of getting out of poverty.

** The final level in all three games consist of a big maze-like elevator. However, in the first game, during to a programming oversight, you must Gring musical notes a lot to get the beter endings.

** The Sega Saturn sequel.
** The third level consist of a shoot-em' up sequence with Caty, where you can choose out of ten levels where you'll play. It is surprisingly NintendoHard. A similar sequence exist in Level 5, with giant pizzas IN SPACE and a music quiz.

Tempo is a Sega first-party platforming series starring the eponymous cartoony music-loving cockroach in a BandLand cutesy world, fighting against ants ruled by the evil Major Minor. The main goal is to collect musical notes and some treasures to score enough points to become rich. The series features gorgeous hand-drawn levels and sprites, in the same fashion of Rayman games.

However, the first installment, a launch title for the 32X hardware, being essentially a Genesis game with some Mode 7-like BG effects, suffered greatly. Only the first two titles made it overseas, only to the US as a consequence.

* Tempo (X32): Released in Japan and US. The very first title. Tempo can attack using some martial arts moves.
* Tempo Jr. (Game Gear): Released in Japan and US. A spinoff of the first game.
* Super Tempo (Saturn): Japan only. Made by Aspect, whith the minds behind the Bonk (PC Genjin) Series. The last title of the series, it introduces Caty (Tempo Girlfriend) as a playable character. Has better level design, and introduces [[UnexpectedGameplayChange some shoot-em up phases, along with Rhythm Heaven-like minigames]].

* AmericanKirbyIsHardcore : The US cover art. The US box art tried to make the main character look like a photo-realistic mutant cricket man in the vein of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, rippling with muscles and using kung-fu.
* AscendedMeme: Super!Tempo made it to the third game as a transformation.
* GoombaStomp: Presnt in the first game, but not in the Saturn Sequel.

** In the third game, you get to battle [[ZergRush 'eight']] [[EvilKnockoff evil clones]] of Tempo and Caty, including two in their Super Forms, named "Do, RE, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, Do". Their WeakSpot ? Their names floating above their heads.

* TheHub : In the first game only.

** Three silly rhythm games are to be found in the Game Center.

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** AscendedMeme: Super!Tempo made it to the third game as a transformation.

* FinalBoss: In the third game, you get to battle [[ZergRush 'eight']] [[EvilKnockoff evil clones]] of Tempo and Caty, including two in their Super Forms, named "Do, RE, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, Do". Their WeakSpot ? Their names floating above their heads.

* NoExportForYou: the Saturn sequel, Super Tempo.

* TheMaze: The final level in all three games consist of a big maze-like elevator. However, in the first game, during to a programming oversight, you must Gring musical notes a lot to get the beter endings.

* UnexpectedGameplayChange: The Sega Saturn sequel.

** Three silly rhythm games are to be found in the Game Center.
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