Just Dance (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Ubisoft Paris |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Platform(s) | Wii |
| Release date(s) | NA November 17, 2009 AU November 26, 2009 EU November 27, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
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| Media/distribution | Wii Optical Disc |
Just Dance is a rhythm game developed and published by Ubisoft for the Wii. It was released on November 17, 2009 in North America, November 26, 2009 in Australia, and November 27, 2009 in Europe.[1] In Just Dance, players use only the standard Wii Remote and attempt to mimic all the moves of the on-screen silhouette dancer.[2] Players earn points depending on what moves they perform and how well they perform them.
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[edit] Gameplay
The game has three gameplay modes: the normal mode, in which players pick any track and attempt to dance with the on-screen dancer; a "Last One Standing" mode, in which players are eliminated if they don't score enough points or make too many mistakes; and a "Strike a Pose" mode, in which players start and stop dancing as dictated by the on-screen dancer. There is also a "Practice" mode, in which players may dance to tracks without keeping score.[2][3]
[edit] Track listing
The game includes 32 music tracks.
- "*" indicates that it is a cover version, not the original.
- "**" indicates that it is also a DLC in Just Dance 3
[edit] Reception
Just Dance received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with an average rating of 49/100 on review aggregator website Metacritic.[4] The game was criticized for having no unlockable features, songs, or dancers and no progression.[3] The controls and grading system have been criticized as "sloppy",[3] with the detection of player movements being substandard.[2]
However, in terms of sales, Just Dance performed strongly,[5] becoming Ubisoft's most successful Wii release ever.[6] Despite the poor critical reception, the game was the fastest selling third-party Wii game ever, selling two million in its first four months.[7] Ubisoft described the sales performance as "overwhelming".[8][9] As of December 2010[update], Just Dance had sold 4.3 million worldwide,[10] making it the second-highest selling Wii game from a third-party publisher behind Ubisoft's sequel, Just Dance 2.
[edit] Other titles
Dance on Broadway
A spin-off, featuring a selection of 20 songs from Broadway musicals, was released.[11] Some songs included are: "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" from The Lion King, "Bend and Snap" from Legally Blonde, and "Fame" from Fame.
Just Dance 2
The sequel features 44 tracks, from classic to R&B, and supports 8-player sessions. It also supports downloadable content. Just Dance 2 was released in October 2010.[12]
Just Dance 2 Extra Songs
A special spin off from just dance including new tracks from the same year.
Just Dance 3
The second sequel in the series developed and released in October 2011 for the Wii, as well as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.[13]
Just Dance Kids
Released in November 2010, it was created with an emphasis on popular kids' songs. It features 40 tracks from various artists,[14] including Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez & The Scene, and Demi Lovato.
Just Dance Wii (Japan)
The Japanese edition of the Just Dance video game series for the Wii. It was released in Japan on October 13, 2011.
[edit] References
- ^ "Just Dance for Wii". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/justdance/tech_info.html. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ a b c Dumlao, Brian (2009-12-27). "Wii Review – 'Just Dance'". Worthplaying. http://worthplaying.com/article/2009/12/27/reviews/71210/. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ a b c Bishop, Sam (2009-12-03). "Just Dance Review". IGN. http://wii.ign.com/articles/105/1051389p1.html. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ "Just Dance for Wii Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More". Metacritic. http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/just-dance. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ^ Just Dance moves to the beat of two million sold worldwide - Joystiq, 31 Mar 2010. "We've said it before and we'll say it again: we just don't get it. Somehow, Ubisoft's Just Dance has managed to become a full-fledged phenomenon."
- ^ Just Dance shatters Wii records for Ubi - MCV, 18 Jan 2010
- ^ Ubisoft's critically panned rhythm game is a commercial hit, going double-platinum in four months - Gamespot, 1 Apr 2010
- ^ 'Just Dance' breaks Wii sales record - Digital Spy, 5 Apr 2010
- ^ Just Dance sells 2m, breaks sales records
- ^ Just Dance sales explode, sells 4.3 million worldwide on Wii
- ^ Ubisoft's Dance on Broadway hitting the Great White Wii - Joystiq, 1 Jun 2010
- ^ Just Dance 2 Review - IGN, 19 Oct 2010
- ^ Newton, James (2010-10-27). "Exclusive: Just Dance 3 to Land "Holiday 2011"". Nintendo Life. http://wii.nintendolife.com/news/2010/10/exclusive_just_dance_3_to_land_holiday_2011. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
- ^ Just Dance Kids - IGN.com
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