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Cover art of Tempo Jr.
Platform
Game Gear
Genres
Platformer
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
SIMS Co., Ltd
Publishers
Sega of America · Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Release date
April 28, 1995

Summary

Tempo Jr. on the Game Gear bursts with a vibrant, hip‑hop‑infused aesthetic that feels like a living music video. The player controls Tempo, a spry grasshopper who moves to the beat, boogying, spinning, and snapping his fingers to unleash streams of musical notes. These notes act as projectiles, zapping the rhythm‑stealing ants that threaten the world’s soundtrack. The game’s sound design leans heavily on catchy chiptune tracks that sync tightly with the on‑screen action, rewarding precise timing with extra points and flashy visual effects. Its colorful, pixel‑art environments pulse with color, making every level feel like a stage in a nonstop dance party.

Storyline

In Tempo Jr., the player follows the upbeat hero Tempo as he prepares for the Major Minor Show, a massive concert and music festival hosted by the flamboyant Major Minor. The event includes a high‑energy dance contest that Tempo plans to enter with his friend Katy. But just before the competition, the evil Zenza kidnaps Katy, using her as leverage to keep the duo from performing. Tempo must race against the clock, navigating the festival’s colorful stages and obstacles to rescue her.
The storyline drives the gameplay, as each level represents a different part of the show where Tempo battles Zenza’s minions and solves rhythm‑based puzzles. If he succeeds in freeing Katy in time, the pair can take the stage and deliver a spectacular performance.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of Tempo Jr.
  • Screenshot 2 of Tempo Jr.

Multiplayer

Game modes
Single