EyeToy: Groove

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Apr 20, 2004
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73

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: Owners of EyeToy: Play will no doubt already be familiar with the concept of flinging themselves about their living room to a choice selection of disco beats, with party-friendly games Beat Freak and Boogie Down. The premise is a simple one: stand in front of your telly, dance like a loonOwners of EyeToy: Play will no doubt already be familiar with the concept of flinging themselves about their living room to a choice selection of disco beats, with party-friendly games Beat Freak and Boogie Down. The premise is a simple one: stand in front of your telly, dance like a loon and watch your family/friends/pet crack up at your attempts to set the dance floor (read: lounge rug) alight. And now with EyeToy: Groove, Studio London's latest addition to the innovative mini-cam genre, you can wow the crowds once more with more tunes, more challenges, and all-new spangly wavy hand movements. [SCEE]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    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]
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  2. Gamer's Pulse
    84
    Ridiculously fun and engaging.
  3. Next Level Gaming
    80
    The first title was very cool, but Groove is so much better.
  4. GameSpot
    73
    Tightens the focus of the gameplay, delivering a rhythm action experience that's entertaining, if a little familiar.
  5. Edge Magazine
    70
    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]
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  6. GamingWorld X
    65
    As far as dance/rhythm games go, Groove has the unique feature of the EyeToy, but its lack of depth hurts its value.
  7. GameCritics
    55
    Yes, the EyeToy has potential. Groove is an example that the potential has yet to be realized.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. OmarM.
    May 4, 2004
    9
    This is awesome it's a webcam for the PS2!
  2. AnthonyS.
    Apr 22, 2006
    9
    This is hilarious fun. There are too few tunes and they are cheesy, but all are catchy and you'll be used to dancing to them in This is hilarious fun. There are too few tunes and they are cheesy, but all are catchy and you'll be used to dancing to them in overpriced bars anyway. The Eyetoy works well in detecting your moves and it does get very difficult.… Expand
  4. EduardoR.
    Nov 5, 2004
    8
    Really engaging game great to play with friends and family.
  5. oldgamer81
    Jan 2, 2021
    7
    If you like rythm games and don't like mini games that much, Eye Toy Groove is the best eye toy game you can find. It could have a bit moreIf you like rythm games and don't like mini games that much, Eye Toy Groove is the best eye toy game you can find. It could have a bit more long term motivating career mode. But the game itself is nice music fun.… Expand
  6. CarlosG.
    Oct 21, 2004
    6
    It was good for the first hours of game play but then beomes real lame. But the eyecam is great can't wait for rated M games for it.

Awards & Rankings

90
#90 Best PS2 Game of 2004