Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: PlayStation 3
- Developers: SCE London Studio
- Publishers: SCE Worldwide Studios Europe
SingStar: Back to the 80s (2011) Review
SingStar: Back to the 80s is a karaoke game released in 2011 for the PlayStation 3. It is the eighth installment in the SingStar series, and the second to be themed around a specific decade, after SingStar: Legends (2007). The game features 30 songs from the 1980s, including hits from Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, and Bon Jovi.
Gameplay
SingStar: Back to the 80s is played in the same way as other SingStar games. Players use a microphone to sing along to on-screen lyrics, and the game scores their performance based on their pitch and timing. The game can be played by up to four players, and there are a variety of different game modes to choose from, including solo, duet, and battle modes.
One of the new features in SingStar: Back to the 80s is the “Party Mode.” This mode allows players to create their own playlists and sing along to them with their friends. Players can also use the “SingStar Shuffle” feature to have the game randomly select songs from the playlist.
Song List
The song list in SingStar: Back to the 80s is a great mix of classic hits and forgotten gems. Here is a complete list of the songs included in the game:
- “Africa” – Toto
- “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
- “Blue Monday” – New Order
- “Careless Whisper” – Wham!
- “Come on Eileen” – Dexys Midnight Runners
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey
- “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper
- “Karma Chameleon” – Culture Club
- “Like a Prayer” – Madonna
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” – Bon Jovi
- “Material Girl” – Madonna
- “Never Gonna Give You Up” – Rick Astley
- “Purple Rain” – Prince
- “Relax” – Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” – Guns N’ Roses
- “Take on Me” – A-ha
- “Time After Time” – Cyndi Lauper
- “Total Eclipse of the Heart” – Bonnie Tyler
- “True Colors” – Cyndi Lauper
- “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” – Wham!
- “Walk Like an Egyptian” – The Bangles
- “What a Feeling” – Irene Cara
- “YMCA” – Village People
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in SingStar: Back to the 80s are colorful and vibrant, and the character models are well-animated. The game’s menus are easy to navigate, and the on-screen lyrics are clear and easy to read.
The sound quality in SingStar: Back to the 80s is excellent. The backing tracks are faithful to the original recordings, and the vocals are clear and well-mixed.
Overall
SingStar: Back to the 80s is a great karaoke game for fans of 80s music. The game has a great song list, and the gameplay is fun and addictive. The graphics and sound are also top-notch. If you’re looking for a karaoke game to play at your next party, SingStar: Back to the 80s is a great choice.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
7/10
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