Frankenreview - Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol
Cue British Accent:
"That is the absolute worst singing I have ever heard. Not only should you never perform again, but I've arranged to have your vocal chords removed and replaced with one of those electronic cancer boxes generally reserved for the heavy smoker - because you have nowhere to go but up."
Think you have what it takes to become the next American Idol...wannabe? Hit the jump to find out if the game is worth the sacrifice of $40, alongside most of your pride (like you had any to begin with).
IGN
"This game lives and dies by just how well these judges have been recreated within the game ...Instead of recording a few phrases and calling it a day, the verdicts given by the judges are truly helpful in improving your skills...Rarely does a franchise truly add value to a videogame beyond its name value, but here that is most definitely the case."
MW: The judges speak quite a few phrases, but their specificity isn't THAT helpful. There is no vocal coaching going on here, be the comments generally accurate. Also, the critiques don't ever acknowledge when you are in the final show. They just keep talking about next week, like you won't be busy recording your fifth Christmas album.
Official Playstation Magazine (print)
"This is the same Karaoke Revolution look and feel that's been around since the first game - the only difference is the addition of virtual Randy, Simon and 'Laura,' the as-close-they-could-get-without-crossing-over-a-legal-line clone..."
MW: Ironically, while we lack Paula's judging, the game does feature some of her original music. Which still rocks, btw.
Rocky Mountain News
"While the game will certainly be a big hit for American Idol and Karaoke Revolution fans alike, it's really just the same game with a new, hip set of songs and a fresh coat of paint... the franchise is starting to show its age. The crowd graphics are appalling and the decision not to tweak gameplay even slightly seems odd."
MW: I don't mind the gameplay staying the same because, just like with DDR, I'm mostly looking for a new songlist. But I do understand the craving for something more. The game is streamlined to the max, so maybe some vocal minigames or a few hummers in the backseats of Mercedes could add to the single player experience.
GameZone
"Simon and Randy's character models look great until they open their mouths. Facial expressions - a key part of Simon's criticism - are barely noticeable...[but] no matter how you look at it, Karaoke Revolution is a good time. The Idol edition doesn't offer any mind-blowing additions... [but]the game rocks, whether you love Idol or not."
MW: And that is the key. You don't need to be an Idol fan to love the game, because let's face it, we are all fans of the Concept. Everyone wants to be famous, sell out, shake their ass for 14-year-old girls and have Simon give them a pat on the head at the end of the day. The classic Karaoke Revolution gameplay makes the game good; the cliché American Idol formula makes it gratifying.
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