High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 70 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • story
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High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance is a rhythm game that allows players to experience the musical sequences from the movie. Players can dance along to 15 tracks from the film, and create their own unique performances with various dance moves and accessories. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, making it a fun and engaging way to enjoy the High School Musical franchise.

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  • Windows
  • Nintendo Ds
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  • Play​station 2
  • Wii
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews
music7 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • The game captures the nostalgic feel of the High School Musical franchise, featuring songs from the entire trilogy and enjoyable character customization.
  • Gameplay is simple yet engaging, making it easy to pick up and enjoy, especially for fans of rhythm games.
  • Despite its flaws, many players find joy and humor in the game, appreciating its lightheartedness and fun factor.
  • The game has a significant issue with saving progress, leading to frustration as players often lose their saved data.
  • Graphics and performance are subpar, with some players noting it feels janky and locked at low frame rates.
  • Many reviews express disappointment over the lack of a functional save feature, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • music20 mentions

    The music in "High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance" is a highlight, featuring enjoyable tracks from the entire trilogy that resonate with fans of the franchise. Players appreciate the nostalgic value and fun of the songs, which enhance the overall experience, despite the game's simplicity and lack of saving options. The soundtrack is described as engaging, making the rhythm game enjoyable even for those who may not be hardcore gamers.

    • “I bought this just for fun, but it actually includes songs from the whole trilogy.”
    • “The songs are amazing, each one getting better and better than the last.”
    • “It's definitely an easy rhythm game, even in senior difficulty mode, but it's still fun just because it's High School Musical.”
    • “I played through all songs in one sitting, because the game does not support saving the game and forces you to embark on this once-in-a-lifetime journey with nothing but your iron resolve and witty attitude, just to collect all of the personality types of Sharpay Evans like your father's weird stamp collection and to play her hit song 'Fabulous!' from the sensational hit Disney movie in the mid-2000s, High School Musical 2!”
    • “I still remember how crazily obsessed I was with the High School Musical franchise, and binged on all four movies (including the Sharpay spin-off) on weekends and thought the High School Musical version of Disney Sing It was the ultimate karaoke experience.”
    • “There are a few sets of 5 songs in each.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, satisfying combat, and unique elements like quirky quizzes and dance sequences. However, some users noted significant issues, such as lack of progress saving and technical limitations like poor graphics and a locked frame rate. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay enjoyable and recommend it, especially at a discounted price.

    • “The gameplay is engaging, the combat is so satisfying, and the story is one of the most tragic and beautiful things I’ve ever experienced.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and easy to pick up, and the game has a good soundtrack (for the most part).”
    • “The gameplay is immaculate; the only issue within the game is that any progress you make just doesn't save.”
    • “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
    • “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between action sequences.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story features a tragic and beautiful narrative, highlighted by a compelling villain who belittles the protagonist, Troy, and his crew, adding depth to the emotional experience. Overall, players find the storytelling to be a significant strength of the game, complementing its engaging gameplay and satisfying combat.

    • “The gameplay is engaging, the combat is so satisfying, the story is one of the most tragic and beautiful things I've ever experienced.”
    • “She constantly belittles Troy and his crew, making some hideous statements about Troy's parents throughout the story.”
    • “Ryan is the true villain of the story.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics have received negative feedback, with users noting poor quality and a potential lock at 30 fps, limiting refresh rate options. Despite these issues, the gameplay remains enjoyable, suggesting that while the visuals may disappoint, the overall experience can still be worthwhile, especially at a discounted price.

    • “The graphics are awful, and I think the game is locked at 30 fps because there was no option to change the refresh rate. However, the gameplay is fun and easy to pick up, and the game has a good soundtrack (for the most part). I wouldn't pay full price for this game, but it's definitely worth buying if it goes on sale.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players express that the game evokes deep emotional responses, often surpassing their real-life experiences, highlighting its powerful storytelling and character development.

    • “This game has made me feel emotions I never expected to experience.”
    • “The story and characters resonated with me on a deep level, leaving a lasting impact.”
    • “I found myself genuinely moved by the narrative and the choices I had to make.”
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