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Players dance, sing and create music videos with this videogame party package that takes advantage of the innovative Wii controls getting gamers off their couch and playing to a new beat. Not only do gamer belt out their favorite tunes or dancing to the latest hit songs, players catch their best dance moves, record their own voice and make music videos with the easy-to-use music video creator. Fun mini-games, co-op gameplay, head-to-head dance battles and karaoke party make Boogie a complete entertainment package for gamers of all ages. The game ships to retail stores with a packed-in karaoke microphone peripheral and features new versions of tracks made popular by hit bands including The Jackson 5, Kool & The Gang, M.C. Hammer, The Village People, Cyndi Lauper and Britney Spears. [Electronic Arts]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 92
Cheat Code Central
An absolute joy to play. Though it certainly does its job as a party game and will definitely help liven up your next get-together, it is equally enjoyable when played by itself. Its unique mash up of dancing and karaoke make it an irresistible choice for audiophiles and rhythm-lovers everywhere!
 81
Official Nintendo Magazine UK
Boogie is certainly not without its flaws but as a karaoke/rhythm-action game designed to keep a crowd of people genuinely entertained it does the job perfectly. [Sept 2007, p.66]
80
GamePro
Pros: Easy, accessible fun. Song list is varied and interesting. Cons: You can't sing and dance at the same time, there's no online play and the replay value is low.
80
Armchair Empire
Much like any good party, Boogie ends much too soon while the fun’s still going on.
80
PGNx Media
EA has created a great world and a solid launching pad for the franchise, but ultimately the dance portion—which is heavily emphasized—is far too easy even if people get really into it.
78
Game Informer
Leave your stuffy music and game sensibilities at the door – Boogie has a more plebeian appeal.
75
Console Monster
This is a great little game that is aimed squarely at the party and casual gamer.
70
Cubed3
Either going crazy on your own and capturing the results on video or playing around with your friends, Boogie proves to be a surprisingly sturdy effort that will be accepted well by the masses.
70
Games Radar
As with most Wii games, it really glistens with more than one player. If you're willing to commit to Boogie, mind, body and sooooul, it's a goddamned blast, channeling the same enthusiastic participation we all had last year when firing up Wii Sports first time. But then it's all over too quickly, and too easily.
65
GameZone
It’s fun for a short season, but it won’t hold anyone’s attention for long.
65
Nintendojo
Like SSX Blur, Boogie is another audio-visual feast with flawed gameplay.
65
Gamers' Temple
Boogie is the type of game that would make a good rental for an evening when you’re entertaining some guests who aren’t gamers.
65
Kombo
Boogie suffers from repetitive gameplay.
63
DailyGame
The controls are sketchy and I can't understand why humming with lips press against the microphone earns a better score than actually trying to sing.
61
Ferrago
The separate elements of the game each work well in their own right, although we were left wondering if they would ever come together to make sense of the game as a whole.
60
Game Over Online
Boogie works best as a party game, if you really get into it, but with a $60 price tag, there's just not enough for me to recommend this song and dance number.
60
NGamer UK
Boogie has its moments, but the game lacks fluidity, the karaoke lacks cool tracks and the rhythm sometimes just lacks, full stop. [Oct 2007, p.62]
60
Deeko
Do yourself a favor, save the $60 and rent this one instead.
60
GameSpy
The biggest problem is the lack of difficulty and subsequent lack of replayability, but while it lasts Boogie offers a pleasant distraction from the usual crop of rhythm and action games on the market.
58
The Onion (A.V. Club)
There's fun in there for players with the patience and creativity to find it.
55
Nintendo Power
Sometime during the development of EA's Boogie, it should have occured to someone that there needs to be a lot more to getting your groove on than swinging the Wii remote rhythmically in any direction. [Oct 2007, p.88]
55
Game Chronicles
Some gamers might like the mish-mash controls and poor karaoke recognition – I would wait for a sequel before dropping any cash on Boogie.
55
Games Master UK
If this is a trial run for "Boogie 2," we just hope it works better next time. [Nov 2007, p.84]
55
GameSpot
Boogie's gameplay mix of singing and dancing is an interesting idea, but it's poorly executed.
55
GamerNode
Boogie is a game that had a lot of potential which was ultimately not realized. If it gets a second shot and EA listens to the complaints, expect big things. As for this one? Only play it with friends.
54
GameTrailers
Boogie could be fun, but it’s kind of like playing with a younger sibling. They’re not going to offer you a real challenge, and it’s going to be kind of embarrassing.
50
PALGN
Boogie is a nice looking package, but the gameplay simply doesn't stack up to the competition. Very stylish, but way too simplistic to be taken seriously.
50
GameShark
It’s a shame that Boogie’s gameplay falls so flat because there’s a tremendous amount of potential here.
45
IGN
Boogie has style, but it unfortunately doesn't have substance. Too bad because this game had the potential to reinvent rhythm titles, but that potential has fallen well short of the mark.
42
The Wiire
Although Boogie disappoints on a few levels, it does offer solace for those seeking more original games for Wii. Boogie shows us that developers are making an effort to look past traditional gameplay and imagine new designs for console gaming fun.
40
Gamestyle
Boogie deserves to be a much better game. The excellent presentation hides a restrictive and basic control system that destroys any fun that might have been had while playing it.
40
EuroGamer
If you're very young and easily entertained, Boogie might keep you occupied for a bit. But if you're looking for a game you can enjoy playing with kids or with friends after the pub, this isn't it. Not even after a bucket of Cheeky Vimto.
33
Game Revolution
Strangely enough, Boogie works well on that extremely low level, EA has nailed the humor and charm with this musical cartoon. The actual game sucks if you’re expecting anything beyond a colorful puppet show.
30
NintendoWorldReport
Boogie should be a lesson learned for EA's Casual Entertainment division. Simplifying the controls of a game for new players is a good idea, but the gameplay shouldn't be simplified with them.
30
1UP
The fact that this game is fun for exactly 20 minutes, and only in a group of two or more, should keep you from buying this game. In the end, Boogie is light on dancing, light on karaoke -- a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none moment of fluff.
25
GameCritics
The concept of a game that joins dancing and karaoke sounds intriguing on paper, and if Boogie had managed to capitalize on its strange mix of gameplay ideas it might have been pretty enjoyable in practice.
20
G4 TV
I think Boogie is a horrible game. It’s so bad; I’m nearly offended that I even had to play it. Sure it’s aimed squarely at the casual market, but casual gamers aren’t necessarily stupid gamers.
Tee S. gave it a0: mb monst gave it a9: Joseph E. gave it a6: Nick O. gave it a0: Jeff A. gave it a2: MC 2009 gave it a10: [Anonymous] gave it a9: |
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