Just Dance 2017

About

Just 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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 710 reviews

music34 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

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.

music
227 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
81%
4%
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.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
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.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews indicate that there is no story present in the game, suggesting a lack of narrative depth or engagement.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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.”