Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: PlayStation 2
- Developers: SCE London Studio
- Publishers: SCE Worldwide Studios Europe
SingStar: Summer Party (2008) Review
SingStar: Summer Party is a karaoke game released in 2008 for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3. The game features a playlist of 30 hit songs that are all about summer and its hot nights.
The gameplay is similar to other SingStar games. Players use a microphone to sing along to the on-screen lyrics. The game scores players on their pitch and timing. Players can also earn bonus points for singing in a high or low voice, or for hitting certain notes perfectly.
SingStar: Summer Party also includes a number of new features, such as the ability to create and share your own music videos. Players can also use the game’s “SingStar Share” feature to share their performances with friends online.
The game’s playlist is full of catchy and upbeat songs that are perfect for a summer party. Some of the most popular songs include “Summer of ’69” by Bryan Adams, “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves, and “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys.
SingStar: Summer Party is a great game for parties and gatherings. It’s easy to learn and play, and the songs are sure to get everyone singing and dancing.
Gameplay
The gameplay in SingStar: Summer Party is very similar to other SingStar games. Players use a microphone to sing along to the on-screen lyrics. The game scores players on their pitch and timing. Players can also earn bonus points for singing in a high or low voice, or for hitting certain notes perfectly.
One of the new features in SingStar: Summer Party is the ability to create and share your own music videos. Players can use the game’s built-in video editor to add effects and transitions to their videos. Players can then share their videos with friends online using the game’s “SingStar Share” feature.
Another new feature in SingStar: Summer Party is the ability to play online with friends. Players can create or join online parties and sing along to songs together. Players can also chat with each other using the game’s built-in voice chat system.
Songs
SingStar: Summer Party features a playlist of 30 hit songs that are all about summer and its hot nights. Some of the most popular songs include:
- “Summer of ’69” by Bryan Adams
- “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves
- “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys
- “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys
- “Surfin’ U.S.A.” by The Beach Boys
- “California Girls” by The Beach Boys
- “Fun, Fun, Fun” by The Beach Boys
- “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys
- “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boys
- “Barbara Ann” by The Beach Boys
- “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys
- “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys
- “Pet Sounds” by The Beach Boys
- “Caroline, No” by The Beach Boys
- “Sloop John B” by The Beach Boys
- “Heroes and Villains” by The Beach Boys
- “Dance, Dance, Dance” by The Beach Boys
- “I Can Hear Music” by The Beach Boys
- “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock
- “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Cheeseburger in Paradise” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Come Monday” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Volcano” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Son of a Son of a Sailor” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Havana Daydreamin'” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Southern Cross” by Crosby, Stills & Nash
- “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills & Nash
- “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Reception
SingStar: Summer Party received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the game’s fun and upbeat playlist, while others criticized the game’s lack of innovation. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Conclusion
SingStar: Summer Party is a great game for parties and gatherings. It’s easy to learn and play, and the songs are sure to get everyone singing and dancing. If you’re looking for a fun and upbeat karaoke game, then SingStar: Summer Party is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7.5/10