Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Ubisoft Paris
- Publishers: Nintendo
Just Dance Wii: The Ultimate Dance Party
Released in 2011, Just Dance Wii is the Japanese edition of the popular Just Dance video game series for the Wii. Developed by Ubisoft Paris and published by Nintendo, Just Dance Wii features a playlist of popular J-Pop songs, as well as some Western hits from previous Just Dance games.
Gameplay
Just Dance Wii is a rhythm game that uses the Wii Remote to track the player’s movements. Players must follow the on-screen prompts to dance along to the music. The game features a variety of dance styles, including hip-hop, pop, and Latin.
Just Dance Wii can be played with up to four players simultaneously. Players can choose to dance solo, or they can team up to dance together. The game also features a variety of multiplayer modes, including Dance Battle and Just Sweat.
Features
Just Dance Wii includes a number of features that make it a great choice for parties and gatherings. The game’s “Just Sweat” mode allows players to track their calories burned and set fitness goals. The “Medley” mode allows players to create their own custom playlists of songs. And the “Non-Stop Shuffle” mode keeps the party going by automatically selecting songs from the playlist.
Song List
Just Dance Wii features a playlist of 40 songs, including:
- AKB48 – “Heavy Rotation”
- Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z – “Crazy In Love” (cover version)
- BoA – “Valenti”
- Bollywood – “Katti Kalandal”
- Boney M. – “Rasputin”
- Britney Spears – “Toxic” (cover version)
- Donna Summer – “Hot Stuff”
- Dream5 – “Koi no Dial 6700”
- Exile – “Choo Choo TRAIN”
- Exile & Koda Kumi – “Won’t Be Long”
- Gorie with Jasmine & Joann – “Mickey (Hawaii Version)”
- Harry Belafonte – “Jump in the Line”
- Kara – “Jumpin'”
- Kara – “Mister”
- Ketsumeishi – “Kimi ni Bump”
- Kishidan – “One Night Carnival”
- Koda Kumi – “Cutie Honey”
- MC Hammer – “U Can’t Touch This”
- Morning Musume – “Ren’ai Revolution 21”
- Namie Amuro – “Sexy Girl”
- Pink Lady – “UFO”
- Rihanna – “S.O.S.”
- Sorcerer – “Dagomba”
- Spice Girls – “Wannabe”
- The Supremes – “You Can’t Hurry Love”
- Tohoshinki – “Why (Keep Your Head Down)”
- TRF – “survival dAnce 〜no no cry more〜”
- Ubisoft Meets Nintendo – “Just Mario” (the song is locked in the game. To unlock it, you must play every song on Just Dance Wii.)
Reception
Just Dance Wii was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies in Japan. The game also received positive reviews from critics, who praised its fun and addictive gameplay.
Legacy
Just Dance Wii is considered to be one of the best dance games on the Wii. The game’s success helped to establish the Just Dance series as one of the most popular video game franchises in the world.
Conclusion
Just Dance Wii is a great choice for anyone looking for a fun and energetic dance game. With its catchy J-Pop tunes, fun dance moves, and variety of multiplayer modes, Just Dance Wii is sure to get everyone moving.
Review Score
8/10
