Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Le Cortex
- Publishers: Nordic Games Publishing
We Sing Down Under: The Ultimate Karaoke Party Game
Released in 2011, We Sing Down Under is the fourth installment in the We Sing series of karaoke video games. Developed by Nordic Games and published by THQ, the game was released for the Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
We Sing Down Under features 30 full licensed songs from some of the biggest names in Australian and New Zealand music, including AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, Crowded House, and Lorde. The game also includes a variety of multiplayer modes, such as Group Battle, We Sing, Versus, Pass the Mic, First to X, Expert, Blind, and Marathon.
One of the unique features of We Sing Down Under is its “Star Notes” system. Star Notes are special notes that appear during certain sections of songs. If players can match the pitch and rhythm of these notes, they will score even more points.
We Sing Down Under also includes a number of other features, such as:
- Solo Mode: Players can sing along to their favorite songs by themselves.
- Real Karaoke Mode: Players can experience the feeling of singing in a real karaoke bar.
- Jukebox Mode: Players can listen to their favorite songs without having to sing along.
- Singing Lessons: Players can learn how to improve their singing skills.
- Award System: Players can earn awards for their singing performances.
- Customizable Backgrounds: Players can choose from a variety of backgrounds to sing against.
We Sing Down Under was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised its large song selection, fun multiplayer modes, and innovative Star Notes system.
Gameplay
The gameplay of We Sing Down Under is similar to that of other karaoke games. Players are required to sing along with music in order to score points. The game uses a variety of different note types, including regular notes, long notes, and Star Notes. Players must match the pitch and rhythm of the notes in order to score points.
The game also includes a number of different gameplay modes. In Solo Mode, players can sing along to their favorite songs by themselves. In Group Battle Mode, players can compete against each other to see who can score the most points. In We Sing Mode, players can sing along to songs together cooperatively. In Versus Mode, players can compete against each other head-to-head. In Pass the Mic Mode, players pass the microphone around and take turns singing. In First to X Mode, players race to be the first to reach a certain number of points. In Expert Mode, the game’s difficulty is increased. In Blind Mode, the lyrics to the songs are hidden. In Marathon Mode, players sing along to a series of songs without any breaks.
Songs
We Sing Down Under features 30 full licensed songs from some of the biggest names in Australian and New Zealand music. The song list includes:
- “Beds Are Burning” by Midnight Oil
- “Better” by Grinspoon
- “Black Fingernails, Red Wine” by Eskimo Joe
- “Can’t Stop” by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
- “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
- “Down Under” by Men at Work
- “Everything” by Michael Bublé
- “Firestarter” by The Prodigy
- “Friday on My Mind” by The Easybeats
- “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams
- “Hey Ya!” by Outkast
- “I Want to Break Free” by Queen
- “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
- “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield
- “Kids” by MGMT
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
- “Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)” by AC/DC
- “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
- “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera
- “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
- “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga
- “Price Tag” by Jessie J ft. B.o.B
- “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele
- “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
- “Smooth” by Santana ft. Rob Thomas
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry
- “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
- “Wonderwall” by Oasis
Reception
We Sing Down Under received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its large song selection, fun multiplayer modes, and innovative Star Notes system.
- IGN awarded the game an 8.5 out of 10, saying “We Sing Down Under is a great karaoke game that’s sure to provide hours of fun for you and your friends.”
- GameSpot awarded the game an 8 out of 10, saying “We Sing Down Under is a solid karaoke game with a great song selection and fun multiplayer modes.”
- Eurogamer awarded the game a 7 out of 10, saying “We Sing Down Under is a good karaoke game that’s let down by its lack of online multiplayer.”
Overall, We Sing Down Under is a great karaoke game that’s sure to provide hours of fun for you and your friends. With its large song selection, fun multiplayer modes, and innovative Star Notes system, We Sing Down Under is one of the best karaoke games available.
Review Score
8.5/10
