Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: Legacy Mobile Device, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Wii
- Developers: Aurona, n-Space, Zoe Mode
- Publishers: Activision, THQ, ValuSoft
Dancing with the Stars (2007)
Dancing with the Stars is a rhythm game developed by High Voltage Software and published by THQ. It was released for the Nintendo DS on November 6, 2007, in North America and on November 30, 2007, in Europe. The game is based on the American television series of the same name, and features all of the professional dancers and celebrities from the show’s first six seasons.
Gameplay
The gameplay in Dancing with the Stars is similar to other rhythm games such as Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero. Players use the DS stylus to trace shapes on the touchscreen in time with the music. The shapes correspond to different dance moves, and players must perform the moves correctly in order to score points.
The game features a variety of different game modes, including:
- Quick Play: Players can choose to dance to any of the songs in the game, and can select the difficulty level.
- Career Mode: Players can create their own dancer and compete in a series of dance competitions.
- Multiplayer Mode: Players can compete against each other in a variety of different multiplayer modes.
Reception
Dancing with the Stars received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s fun and challenging gameplay, while others criticized its repetitive nature and lack of innovation. The game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Review
Dancing with the Stars is a fun and challenging rhythm game that is sure to appeal to fans of the TV show. The game features a variety of different game modes, and the gameplay is easy to learn but difficult to master. The game’s only real downside is its repetitive nature, but this is somewhat mitigated by the variety of different songs and dance moves that are available.
Overall, I give Dancing with the Stars a score of 7.5 out of 10.
Additional Information
- The game features over 30 songs from the TV show, including “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake and “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift.
- The game features all of the professional dancers and celebrities from the show’s first six seasons, including Kelly Ripa, Tom Bergeron, and Julianne Hough.
- The game was developed by High Voltage Software, who also developed the Dance Dance Revolution series.
- The game was published by THQ, who also published the WWE video game series.
Conclusion
Dancing with the Stars is a fun and challenging rhythm game that is sure to appeal to fans of the TV show. The game features a variety of different game modes, and the gameplay is easy to learn but difficult to master. If you’re looking for a new rhythm game to play, I highly recommend Dancing with the Stars.
Review Score
7.5/10