EyeToy: Groove

Entertainment Weekly

The rounds are too short and the tunes are too few, but all in all, Groove lives up to its name. [16 Apr 2004, p.L2T 19]

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

Like "EyeToy: Play," you might wonder how often you'd play this alone, but it's fun enough (and has enough multiplayer modes) that it's absolutely worth owning. [May 2004, p.97]

PGNx Media

If you can get a group of friends who don’t mind, the game becomes insanely fun. And those videos can later be used for blackmail.

GameZone

A very solid, playable game that stands above the vast majority of the games in the rhythm and dance genre.

Gamer's Pulse

Ridiculously fun and engaging.

Gamezilla!

The music is great, with enough variety to please just about everybody some of the time.

Next Level Gaming

The first title was very cool, but Groove is so much better.

Armchair Empire

Should really appeal to fans of rhythm games and fans of watching their friends look like idiots.

DailyGame

Both the single and multiplayer modes offer tons of fun, and those secret videos it shoots while you’re playing are sure to embarrass you time and time again.

GamePro

The challenge with Groove is to make it feel less like a mechanical button-pressing game and more like you’re actually dancing, and that, my friends, is all up to you.

GMR Magazine

Groove could be the perfect addition to your parties if it wasn't for the fact that EyeToy requires lots of light. If you like your parties glaringly bright, though, it's a hit. [May 2004, p.93]

Gamers' Temple

A bit thin for a single player game, but multiplayer mode is great for gaming parties and makes it easy for your non-gaming friends to join in on the fun.

Electronic Gaming Monthly

I almost died laughing during a round of battle sync mode, in which two people dance simultaneously doing coordinated moves. [May 2004, p.90]

Computer Games Magazine

The game does suffer from a sub par song list, but if you're really into the music genre, the chance to Groove is more than enough reason to get an EyeToy. [May 2004, p.11]

IGN

With plenty of goofy tricks up its sleeve, Groove provides an incentive for plugging in the EyeToy and inviting some friends over.

GameSpy

A lone EyeToy-keteer is going to get bored rather quickly with Groove. It's like playing Scrabble by yourself -- it can be done, but it's just not the same without encouragement or competition.

BonusStage

Definitely a niche purchase rather than a must buy, but those that dig this stuff will find that EyeToy: Groove has got a good beat, and you can dance to it, as the kids always said on American Bandstand.

GameSpot

Tightens the focus of the gameplay, delivering a rhythm action experience that's entertaining, if a little familiar.

Gaming Illustrated

For gamers hoping for a deeper, more unique game play use of EyeToy’s capabilities, this ain’t it.

Yahoo! Games

The action icons on Groove are more sluggish than on Play, which will mean a lot more furious hand-waving action and frustration that things can't move along quicker.

GameShark

If you like to dance and want a great game for a party with people who don’t mind looking a little silly, EyeToy Groove is probably just up your alley.

WHAM! Gaming

Although it’s not going to satisfy the hardcore beat-matching gamers, Groove does bring another dimension to the PS2 and the EyeToy.

PALGN

There is better, there is worse and since this title has been drastically reduced (Seen it camera-less for $20) it’s worth a look into if you’re struggling for a title to purchase to shake things up a little.

Edge Magazine

Groove works you harder than lots of rhythm action games, although that's often because players will find themselves waving unnecessarily, unsure whether their hits are going to register. This is where the game suffers most: It lacks the tactile response of its peers. [Jan 2004, p.103]

Game Over Online

An interesting attempt to integrate videogames, music, dance, and you into a single package, but ultimately fails to leave much of an impression after the first few hours of play.

GamingWorld X

As far as dance/rhythm games go, Groove has the unique feature of the EyeToy, but its lack of depth hurts its value.

Game Informer

It feels just plain dull. [June 2004, p.129]

Eurogamer

Later in its shelf life, Groove will be an excellent little budget purchase to have in your collection for those amusing drunken party moments, but right now at £29.99 we'd strongly advise potential EyeToy converts to check out Play before they go splashing the cash on "Groove."

games(TM)

The choice and number of tracks are our major gripes with the game. But play it as intended - with lots of people who are not necessarily fully aware of what's going on - and it'll no doubt be popping in and out of your PS2 tray for a while. [Dec 2003, p.122]

G4 TV

Serious gamers shouldn't give it a second glance. It's simply not designed for them. Anyone looking for a good time or an excellent gift-giving opportunity shouldn't pass the game up, though.

PSM Magazine

Fun, but weakened by a lack of variety, strangely long load times, and motion perception that's a bit too unforgiving, even on the easiest level. [May 2004, p.38]

Cheat Code Central

I find it a little disappointing that this second version of EyeToy focuses almost exclusively on the dance/rhythm genre. This technology has so much more potential than to be squandered like this. Besides, it's not even as deep a game as the Konamix series.

Play Magazine

Even though the 20+ songs are all good for dancing, Groove only feels like a fraction of a complete game. [May 2004, p.56]

GameCritics

Yes, the EyeToy has potential. Groove is an example that the potential has yet to be realized.