Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: PlayStation 2
- Developers: SCE London Studio
- Publishers: SCE Worldwide Studios Europe
SingStar: R&B (2007): The Ultimate Rhythm and Blues Party
Get ready to belt out your favorite R&B jams with SingStar: R&B, the eleventh installment in the popular SingStar series. This 2007 release is entirely devoted to the rhythm and blues genre, bringing you 20 hot tracks to sing along to.
Gameplay
SingStar: R&B follows the same basic gameplay as other SingStar games. Players use USB microphones to sing along to on-screen lyrics, matching their pitch and rhythm to score points. The game can be played solo or with up to four players, and there are a variety of game modes to choose from, including:
- SingStar Party: The classic SingStar mode, where players compete for the highest score.
- Duet: Two players team up to sing a duet.
- Pass the Mic: Players take turns singing different sections of a song.
- Medley: Players sing a series of short song clips.
- Challenge: Players compete in a series of singing challenges.
SingStar: R&B also includes a number of new features, such as:
- EyeToy compatibility: Players can use the PlayStation EyeToy camera to see themselves in-game, adding a new level of immersion to the experience.
- Online multiplayer: Players can compete against each other online in a variety of game modes.
- Customizable playlists: Players can create their own playlists of songs to sing along to.
Track list
SingStar: R&B features a diverse track list of 20 R&B hits, including:
- “Ain’t No Other Man” – Christina Aguilera
- “Beautiful” – India.Arie
- “Crazy in Love” – BeyoncĂ© feat. Jay-Z
- “Fallin'” – Alicia Keys
- “Gold Digger” – Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx
- “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” – The Darkness
- “I Need a Girl (Part 2)” – P. Diddy feat. Usher and Loon
- “If I Ain’t Got You” – Alicia Keys
- “Lose My Breath” – Destiny’s Child
- “Miss Independent” – Kelly Clarkson
- “My Boo” – Usher and Alicia Keys
- “Oops!… I Did It Again” – Britney Spears
- ” Rehab” – Amy Winehouse
- “Say My Name” – Destiny’s Child
- “Since U Been Gone” – Kelly Clarkson
- “Strong Enough” – Sheryl Crow
- “Toxic” – Britney Spears
- “Unpretty” – TLC
- “Work It” – Missy Elliott
Reception
SingStar: R&B was met with positive reviews upon release, with many critics praising its diverse track list, fun gameplay, and new features. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Conclusion
SingStar: R&B is a must-have for fans of rhythm and blues music and karaoke games. With its diverse track list, fun gameplay, and new features, it’s the perfect game for a night of musical fun with friends and family.
Additional details
- SingStar: R&B was developed by SCE Studio Liverpool and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
- The game was released on November 20, 2007 in North America and November 23, 2007 in Europe.
- The game is compatible with the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3.
- Two editions of the game were released: a standard edition with only the game disc, and a special edition with two USB microphones and an adaptor.
Review Score
8.5/10