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Just Dance Summer Party

 

 

SCORE: 85

 

Just Dance Summer Party 

 

Just Dance has been an amazing craze. You probably read the news story we recently published that Just Dance 2 has sold more than five million copies on the Wii. It is only the eighth game to achieve that number on that system. Ubisoft knows a winning formula and they are applying it wherever they can. I initially thought Just Dance Summer Party might be an attempt to cash in on that success. I was worried that they had gone to the well once too often.

The thing about Just Dance Summer Party is it has all the charm of the previous games. This version may contain the most eclectic tracklist. There are songs from all kinds of eras and all kinds of genres. What I don't get in Just Dance Summer Party is the whole summer concept. I can think of many songs that make me think of summer. None of them are in Just Dance Summer Party. What is in here does not make me think of summer either.

I am surprised that the ESRB missed the suggestive sexual content in Just Dance Summer Party in some of the dance moves. Dancers wear various outfits where their skin is changed to a color like white for example. Some of the outfits could have used some more threads if you catch my drift. The cool thing is the white out effect of the skin takes away the enticement to lust factor. A couple people noted the parts of the body they touched and how those hips were moving. The diversity of the dancers is nice.

The background graphics in Just Dance Summer Party are amazing. I loved seeing a dancer on a snowboard, and two people Kung Fu fighting in the background. That same level was also done like a video game that was being played. The amount of content going on in the backgrounds is amazing. Ubisoft continues to grow this part of this genre in exciting and creative ways.

The range of the music in Just Dance Summer Party is wild. I am happy to report there is a gospel song in Just Dance Summer Party. I am beyond excited about that. It is awesome to see something we have recommended in review after review make it into a final retail product. Not all the songs are good though. There is such a wide range of musical styles in Just Dance Summer Party that there is literally something for everyone. Which also means there are going to be songs that some are not going to enjoy. I would advise families to look at the song list and go over the lyrics. Make your own determination on that.

Family Friendly Gaming was provided a reviewable copy of Just Dance Summer Party for this review. There are a few less songs in Just Dance Summer Party than in other Just Dance games. That is a little bit of a disappointment in my opinion. However there are some really fun songs in this Wii game. I had not heard some of these songs in decades. The price of Just Dance Summer Party is also lower than the other versions so you pay less.

The dance moves in Just Dance Summer Party can actually teach you to be a better dancer. The other cool thing is dancing will help you lose calories, and become healthier. The dance moves are generally safe - unless you are a Raving Rabbid. My eyes got big on some of the dance moves because I was not sure my body could actually perform such feats. I was pleasantly surprised that I could do them, and it felt great to learn something new.

The front cover of Just Dance Summer Party reminds us that Just Dance 3 is coming in October of 2011. I am getting excited to see what Ubisoft comes up with in the next iteration. We will bring ya'll as much coverage as Ubisoft allows us to. I learned some new dance moves thanks to this Wii game, as well as another fun way to exercise. I really appreciate the high quality that is put into this franchise. I am eager for the next game in the franchise.
- Paul

 

Graphics: 80%
Sound: 82%
Replay/Extras: 85%
Gameplay: 92%
Family Friendly Factor: 85%
System: Wii
Publisher: Ubisoft
Rating: 'E10+
' - Everyone 10+
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