Summary
- Release Year: 2005
- Genres: Arcade, Sport
- Platforms: PlayStation 2
EyeToy: Play 3 (2005): A Review
EyeToy: Play 3 is a motion-controlled party game developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. It was released in 2005 and is the third installment in the EyeToy series. The game uses the PlayStation 2 EyeToy camera to track the player’s movements and allow them to interact with the game.
EyeToy: Play 3 features over 50 different games, including single-player challenges and multiplayer party games. The single-player challenges include Ghost Grab, where players must catch ghosts while avoiding obstacles, and Boot Camp, where players must complete a variety of physical challenges. The multiplayer party games include Monkey Rampage, where players control monkeys that swing around the screen, and Athletics, which features a variety of track and field events.
EyeToy: Play 3 is a fun and active game that is suitable for people of all ages. The motion controls are easy to use and the games are varied and challenging. The game is also a great way to get exercise, as it requires players to move around and use their whole bodies.
Gameplay
EyeToy: Play 3 is played using the PlayStation 2 EyeToy camera. The camera tracks the player’s movements and allows them to interact with the game. Players can use their hands, feet, and bodies to control the on-screen characters.
The game features over 50 different games, which are divided into two categories: single-player challenges and multiplayer party games. The single-player challenges are designed to test the player’s skills and reflexes. The multiplayer party games are designed to be played with friends and family.
Single-Player Challenges
The single-player challenges in EyeToy: Play 3 are designed to test the player’s skills and reflexes. The challenges include:
- Ghost Grab: Players must catch ghosts while avoiding obstacles.
- Boot Camp: Players must complete a variety of physical challenges, such as running through an obstacle course and following sergeants orders.
- Music Conductor: Players must conduct an orchestra by waving their arms and following the music.
- Beauty Salon: Players must work in a beauty salon and perform tasks such as giving facials and applying makeup.
Multiplayer Party Games
The multiplayer party games in EyeToy: Play 3 are designed to be played with friends and family. The party games include:
- Monkey Rampage: Players control monkeys that swing around the screen and try to collect bananas.
- Kitty Loves Me: Players must pet a cat and make it purr.
- Athletics: Players compete in a variety of track and field events, such as running, jumping, and throwing.
Reception
EyeToy: Play 3 received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its fun and active gameplay, its variety of games, and its ease of use. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
EyeToy: Play 3 is considered to be one of the best motion-controlled games ever made. The game helped to popularize the use of motion controls in video games, and it paved the way for other successful motion-controlled games, such as the Wii Sports series and the Kinect series.
Conclusion
EyeToy: Play 3 is a fun and active game that is suitable for people of all ages. The motion controls are easy to use and the games are varied and challenging. The game is also a great way to get exercise, as it requires players to move around and use their whole bodies. If you are looking for a fun and active game to play with friends and family, then EyeToy: Play 3 is a great option.
Review Score
8/10
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