Summary
- Release Year: 2005
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: PlayStation 2
- Developers: SCE London Studio
- Publishers: SCE Worldwide Studios Europe
Singstar: The Dome (2005)
Singstar: The Dome is a karaoke game developed by London Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. It was released in Europe on November 4, 2005, and in North America on November 15, 2005. It is the third installment in the Singstar series, and the first to be released on the PlayStation 2.
Singstar: The Dome features a variety of new features over its predecessors, including compatibility with the EyeToy camera, which allows players to see themselves on-screen while they sing. The game also includes a new “rap” mode, which allows players to rap along to certain songs.
The game’s soundtrack features a wide range of songs, from pop and rock to R&B and hip-hop. The tracklist includes songs from artists such as Madonna, The Beatles, Green Day, and Eminem.
Singstar: The Dome was a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its wide range of songs, its innovative features, and its fun and addictive gameplay.
Gameplay
Singstar: The Dome is played using a microphone connected to the PlayStation 2. Players can choose to sing solo or in a duet with another player. The game features a variety of different game modes, including:
- SingStar Party: This is the main game mode, in which players can sing along to a variety of songs. Players are scored on their pitch and timing, and the player with the highest score at the end of the song wins.
- SingStar Rap: This mode is similar to SingStar Party, but players can rap along to certain songs. Players are scored on their flow and rhythm, and the player with the highest score at the end of the song wins.
- SingStar Challenge: This mode allows players to challenge each other to a singing competition. Players can choose to sing the same song or different songs, and the player with the highest score at the end of the competition wins.
- SingStar EyeToy: This mode allows players to use the EyeToy camera to see themselves on-screen while they sing. Players can also use the EyeToy to control the game, such as by waving their hands to change the song or by tilting their head to control the volume.
Features
Singstar: The Dome includes a number of new features over its predecessors, including:
- EyeToy compatibility: The game is compatible with the EyeToy camera, which allows players to see themselves on-screen while they sing. Players can also use the EyeToy to control the game, such as by waving their hands to change the song or by tilting their head to control the volume.
- Rap mode: The game includes a new “rap” mode, which allows players to rap along to certain songs. Players are scored on their flow and rhythm, and the player with the highest score at the end of the song wins.
- Wide range of songs: The game features a wide range of songs, from pop and rock to R&B and hip-hop. The tracklist includes songs from artists such as Madonna, The Beatles, Green Day, and Eminem.
- Party mode: The game includes a party mode, which allows players to sing along to a variety of songs with up to four other players. Players can also compete against each other in a variety of different challenges.
Reception
Singstar: The Dome was a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its wide range of songs, its innovative features, and its fun and addictive gameplay.
IGN gave the game a score of 8.5/10, saying “SingStar: The Dome is a great karaoke game that’s perfect for parties. It has a wide range of songs, and the new features, such as EyeToy compatibility and rap mode, add a lot of replay value.”
GameSpot gave the game a score of 7.5/10, saying “SingStar: The Dome is a solid karaoke game with a few new features that make it worth checking out. The EyeToy compatibility is a nice addition, and the rap mode is a fun diversion. However, the game’s song selection is a bit limited, and the gameplay can get repetitive after a while.”
Overall, Singstar: The Dome is a fun and addictive karaoke game that’s perfect for parties. It has a wide range of songs, and the new features, such as EyeToy compatibility and rap mode, add a lot of replay value.
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7.5/10
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