Summary
Let’s Tap: The Wii Rhythm Game That Uses a Cardboard Box
Let’s Tap is a rhythm game developed by Namco Bandai Games and released for the Wii in 2008. The game is notable for its unique controller, which is a cardboard box that players place on their lap and tap with their fingers.
The gameplay of Let’s Tap is similar to other rhythm games, such as Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero. Players must tap the cardboard box in time with the music to score points. The game features a variety of songs, from pop and rock to classical and electronic.
Let’s Tap was met with mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the game’s unique controller and catchy songs, while others found the gameplay to be too repetitive. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Let’s Tap is played using a cardboard box that is placed on the player’s lap. The box has four sensors that correspond to the four buttons on the Wii Remote. Players must tap the box in time with the music to score points.
The game features a variety of different game modes, including:
- Story Mode: A single-player mode in which players must complete a series of levels.
- Free Play Mode: A mode in which players can play any of the game’s songs without having to complete a level.
- Multiplayer Mode: A mode in which up to four players can compete against each other.
Songs
Let’s Tap features a variety of songs, from pop and rock to classical and electronic. Some of the most popular songs in the game include:
- “Let’s Tap” by Namco Bandai Games
- “We Will Rock You” by Queen
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
- “YMCA” by the Village People
- “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
- “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
- “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
- “Beat It” by Michael Jackson
- “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson
- “Bad” by Michael Jackson
Reception
Let’s Tap was met with mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the game’s unique controller and catchy songs, while others found the gameplay to be too repetitive. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Let’s Tap is remembered as one of the most unique and innovative rhythm games ever released. The game’s use of a cardboard box as a controller was a groundbreaking idea at the time, and it helped to popularize the rhythm game genre on the Wii.
Let’s Tap has also been cited as an influence on other rhythm games, such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero. These games both feature similar gameplay to Let’s Tap, but they use traditional controllers instead of a cardboard box.
Conclusion
Let’s Tap is a fun and unique rhythm game that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game’s catchy songs and innovative controller make it a standout title on the Wii. If you’re looking for a new rhythm game to play, I highly recommend checking out Let’s Tap.
Review Score
7.5/10
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