Summary
- Release Year: 2006
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: PlayStation 2
- Developers: SCE London Studio
- Publishers: SCE Worldwide Studios Europe
SingStar: Anthems (2006) Review
SingStar: Anthems is a karaoke game released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2. It is the sixth game in the SingStar series, and the first to be released on the PlayStation 2. The game features 20 tracks from a variety of genres, including pop, rock, and R&B. Players can sing along to the songs using a microphone, and the game scores them on their pitch and timing.
Gameplay
SingStar: Anthems is played using a microphone and a PlayStation 2 console. The game features 20 tracks from a variety of genres, including pop, rock, and R&B. Players can sing along to the songs using a microphone, and the game scores them on their pitch and timing.
The game can be played by up to four players, and there are a variety of different game modes to choose from. In the main game mode, players take turns singing songs. The game scores each player’s performance, and the player with the highest score at the end of the game wins.
There are also a number of other game modes available, including:
- Duet mode: In this mode, two players sing a song together. The game scores each player’s performance, and the two players with the highest score win.
- Battle mode: In this mode, two players compete against each other to see who can sing a song better. The game scores each player’s performance, and the player with the highest score wins.
- Party mode: In this mode, up to four players can sing along to songs together. The game does not score players’ performances in this mode.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of SingStar: Anthems features 20 tracks from a variety of genres, including pop, rock, and R&B. The tracklist includes:
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
- “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
- “It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
- “Mamma Mia” by ABBA
- “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
- “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler
- “Waterloo” by ABBA
- “We Are the Champions” by Queen
- “YMCA” by Village People
- “You’re the One That I Want” from Grease
- “Africa” by Toto
- “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
- “Chandelier” by Sia
- “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
- “Let It Go” from Frozen
- “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
Reception
SingStar: Anthems received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s fun gameplay and wide variety of songs, while others criticized its lack of innovation and repetitive gameplay. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
SingStar: Anthems is one of the most popular karaoke games ever released. It helped to popularize the karaoke genre on home consoles, and it spawned a number of sequels and spin-offs. The game is still enjoyed by many people today, and it remains one of the best ways to experience karaoke at home.
Conclusion
SingStar: Anthems is a fun and addictive karaoke game that is perfect for parties and get-togethers. The game features a wide variety of songs to choose from, and it is easy to learn and play. Whether you are a karaoke veteran or a complete novice, you are sure to enjoy SingStar: Anthems.
Review Score
7.5/10
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