Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Ubisoft Paris
- Publishers: Nintendo
Just Dance Wii 2: The Ultimate Dance Party
Just Dance Wii 2 is the second Japanese Just Dance game published and edited by Nintendo but developed by Ubisoft Paris. It was released on 26 July 2012, only for the Wii.
The game features a total of 47 songs, including both new and classic tracks. The new songs include “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen, “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5, and “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO. The classic tracks include ” YMCA” by the Village People, “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson, and “Thriller” by Michael Jackson.
Just Dance Wii 2 also includes a number of new features, such as the “Puppet Master” mode, which allows players to control the on-screen dancers using the Wii Remote. The game also includes a new “Party Mode”, which allows up to four players to dance together.
The game was generally well-received by critics, with many praising its fun and addictive gameplay. However, some critics criticized the game’s lack of innovation and its repetitive gameplay.
Gameplay
Just Dance Wii 2 is a rhythm game in which players must follow the on-screen dance moves using the Wii Remote. The game can be played by up to four players simultaneously.
The game features a variety of different game modes, including:
- Just Dance Mode: This is the main game mode, in which players must follow the on-screen dance moves to score points.
- Puppet Master Mode: In this mode, one player controls the on-screen dancers using the Wii Remote. The other players must then follow the dancer’s moves to score points.
- Party Mode: This mode allows up to four players to dance together. Players can choose to dance to any of the game’s songs, and they can also compete against each other for the highest score.
- Sweat Mode: This mode is designed to help players get a workout. Players must dance to a series of songs, and the game will track their calories burned.
Songs
Just Dance Wii 2 features a total of 47 songs, including both new and classic tracks. The new songs include:
- “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen
- “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5
- “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO
- “Good Feeling” by Flo Rida
- “Dance Again” by Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull
- “Wild Ones” by Flo Rida feat. Sia
- “Scream & Shout” by will.i.am feat. Britney Spears
- “I Will Follow Him” by Peggy March
- “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder
- “Everybody Needs somebody to Love” by Blues Brothers
- “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
The classic tracks include:
- ” YMCA” by the Village People
- “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
- “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
- “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
- “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith
- “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
- “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga
- “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga feat. Colby O’Donis
- “Tik Tok” by Ke$ha
Reception
Just Dance Wii 2 was generally well-received by critics, with many praising its fun and addictive gameplay. However, some critics criticized the game’s lack of innovation and its repetitive gameplay.
IGN gave the game a score of 7.5 out of 10, saying “Just Dance Wii 2 is a fun and addictive rhythm game that’s perfect for parties. However, the lack of innovation and repetitive gameplay may bore some players.”
GameSpot gave the game a score of 7 out of 10, saying “Just Dance Wii 2 is a solid rhythm game that’s fun to play with friends. However, the lack of new features and the repetitive gameplay may disappoint some fans.”
Conclusion
Just Dance Wii 2 is a fun and addictive rhythm game that’s perfect for parties. The game features a great selection of songs, and the new features, such as the “Puppet Master” mode and the “Party Mode”, add to the game’s replay value. However, the lack of innovation and the repetitive gameplay may bore some players.
Review Score
7.5/10
