Just Dance 2017
- October 27, 2016
- Ubisoft Paris
Just Dance's magic is in dressing up its rhythm party dance gameplay in such a way that everything else just melts away.
Get on SteamJust Dance 2017 is a rhythm game that encourages players to move and dance to the beat of popular songs. With a wide variety of tracks and dance routines, players can dance alone or with friends in multiplayer mode. The game features a new "Dance Quest" mode, where players can join a team and compete in dance battles against other teams online. Fun and engaging, Just Dance 2017 is a great way to get some exercise and have fun at the same time.
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Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay that provides a great workout experience.
- Diverse selection of upbeat songs and multiple modes that keep the game fresh.
- Strong modding community that enhances the game with additional content and features.
- Many songs are locked behind a subscription service, making the base game feel limited.
- Frequent connectivity issues with the mobile app and poor tracking accuracy.
- Lack of support from Ubisoft, leading to unresolved bugs and server issues.
- music227 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is generally praised for its upbeat and varied soundtrack, which includes a mix of popular songs and dance routines that appeal to a casual audience. However, many users express frustration over the significant portion of songs being locked behind the Just Dance Unlimited subscription, leading to dissatisfaction with the limited initial song selection and connectivity issues with the service. Overall, while the music enhances the fun and exercise experience, the subscription model and access limitations detract from the enjoyment for many players.
“It's hard to say just what made Just Dance as popular as it was; it likely had a lot to do with its accessibility to a casual audience, upbeat soundtrack, and dance routines.”
“The songs popular at the time of each installment into the franchise have been immortalized - in 2017, that was Justin Bieber's 'Sorry' and 'Cheap Thrills' by Sia among many others.”
“The game runs very smoothly, and not only do you get the great song choices of the game itself, you also get a few free months of Just Dance Unlimited, which includes old classics from past games and new songs made for JD2017.”
“90% of songs are locked behind Just Dance Unlimited.”
“After I paid $55 to access the game, they removed 2/3 of the content in an update requiring you to pay a subscription to gain access to the songs you already paid for.”
“It's even worse that they don't bother to remove the unlimited content from the lists so you have to scroll through loads of songs to even find anything playable.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the latest Just Dance game retains the fun and familiar mechanics of previous titles, utilizing a smartphone for move tracking, which some players find cumbersome. While the core experience is enjoyable, issues with server connectivity and customer support detract from the overall experience. Modding is highlighted as a key feature that enhances replayability, and the transition to HD quality on PC has been well-received by long-time fans.
“The base gameplay is still fun; while I'm not really sure how much fun you can get from the base game, it's a simple word that makes this game worthy to this day: modding.”
“Just Dance's magic is in dressing up its rhythm party dance gameplay in such a way that everything else just melts away.”
“At gameplay at every second song, the game claims it can't connect to the Ubisoft server.”
“The gameplay is the same as in the previous Just Dance games, except you are playing with a smartphone in your right hand for tracking your moves (Just Dance controller).”
“I really can't emphasize how ineffective and pointless customer support is - you're better off explaining your gameplay issues to a pile of rocks.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, making it enjoyable for both adults and children alike, with players finding it particularly funny when dancing with friends or family. The interactive video challenges add an extra layer of hilarity, as players can watch others dance, enhancing the overall fun and sporty experience. Overall, it is considered an excellent choice for both solo play and group gatherings.
“Funny, sporty, good for all family.”
“If you have a brother/sister or a boyfriend/girlfriend you can dance with them in the duo songs and it makes it even more fun and also very hilarious at first when you both don't know the dance yet.”
“Video challenge is funny because you get to see other people in their room dancing to your favorite song.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, leading to frustrating experiences with customer support. Despite these issues, players still find the game enjoyable and recommend it to others, highlighting its fun factor despite the technical problems.
“In early February, I spent hours trying to get support from Ubisoft because they wouldn't listen to my problem and kept doing unrelated troubleshooting.”
“It's fun, just a bit buggy.”
“Buggy.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their vibrant and engaging design, enhancing the overall experience with better songs, choreography, and costumes. Users recommend optimizing performance by ensuring the game runs on an NVIDIA graphics card for the best visual quality.
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that there is no story present in the game, suggesting a lack of narrative depth or engagement.
“No story.”
“No story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a "second life" to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its variety of modes and an extensive selection of songs, encouraging players to return for different experiences.
“There are many modes, which gives the game pretty high replayability, along with a wide selection of songs.”
“The variety of modes and extensive song selection really enhance the replayability of the game.”
“With numerous modes available, the replayability is quite high, especially considering the diverse song choices.”
Critic Reviews
Just Dance 2017 Review
Just Dance 2017 is the most comprehensive entry in the series to date, and paired with the Unlimited selection service, it will become a centrepiece for any party. The songs and routines are varied, and the additional modes complement the experience well. There may not be enough to warrant a new purchase for those of you who own Just Dance 2016, but for newcomers Just Dance 2017 is the complete collection.
80%Just Dance 2017 Review
Slapping a score or a definitive verdict on a title like this is a particularly tough challenge. Does the Just Dance series deserve high praise? Yes. This particular entry? Maybe. Is the series innovative? Yes. This entry? Not really…
70%Time to Switch it up - Just Dance 2017 review
While a step up from last year in terms of included tracks, Just Dance 2017 doesn’t bring a lot new to the table -- the meat and potatoes lies in Just Dance Unlimited. The Switch version specifically functions as well as you might expect, offering up an easy second player controller courtesy of readily-available Joy-Cons, though the experience becomes difficult visually once undocked. At this point, it’s what you’d expect from Just Dance, but on a new platform. Consider this tiny cartridge your portal into Just Dance Unlimited as I imagine 2017 might be where physical entries to the series end.
75%
