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.
Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun and provides a great way to exercise while dancing along to a diverse selection of upbeat songs.
- The smartphone app works surprisingly well as a controller, allowing for a seamless and engaging gameplay experience.
- The modding community has enhanced the game significantly, allowing players to access a wider variety of songs and features beyond the base game.
- The Just Dance Unlimited subscription is required to access most of the songs, and the service is no longer supported, leaving players with a limited selection after the trial period.
- The game suffers from frequent connectivity issues, especially with the mobile app, leading to frustrating disconnections and lag during gameplay.
- Ubisoft has abandoned support for the game, resulting in unresolved bugs and a lack of updates, making the overall experience feel incomplete.
- music108 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is generally praised for its upbeat and enjoyable soundtrack, which is a key draw for players looking to dance and have fun. However, many users express frustration over the heavy reliance on the Just Dance Unlimited subscription, which locks a significant portion of the song library behind a paywall, leading to dissatisfaction with the limited initial song selection. Additionally, connectivity issues and loading problems with the Unlimited service detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to access and enjoy the full range of music available.
“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 game works perfectly and is very enjoyable; the monthly subscription to bonus songs seems pointless since a new game comes out every year.”
“The setlist is huge, with a wide variety of music genres.”
“90% of songs are locked behind Just Dance Unlimited.”
“Bought the game but there aren't many songs, and only after I purchased it did they discontinue Unlimited for PC users.”
“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.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the latest Just Dance game retains the fun and familiar mechanics of previous titles, utilizing a smartphone for motion tracking, which some players find cumbersome. While the core experience is enjoyable, connectivity issues with Ubisoft's servers can detract from the overall experience, and modding is highlighted as a key feature that enhances replayability. Despite some frustrations with customer support, fans appreciate the improved graphics and features available on PC.
“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.”
“I'm a fan of Just Dance games since Just Dance 2 on Wii, and when the newest game came to PC, I felt so excited because I get HD quality gameplay and it has complete features like Xbox One, PS4, and Wii U have.”
“At gameplay, 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.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, appealing to both adults and children alike, making it a fun family activity. Players find joy in dancing together, especially during duo songs, which often leads to hilarious moments as they learn the moves. The video challenge feature adds an extra layer of amusement by allowing players to see others dance, enhancing the overall entertaining experience.
“Nice game, funny and enjoyable for both adults and children (ages 8-40).”
“If you have a brother, sister, or boyfriend/girlfriend, you can dance with them in the duo songs, which makes it even more fun and hilarious, especially when you both don't know the dance yet.”
“The video challenge is funny because you get to see other people in their rooms dancing to your favorite song.”
- stability4 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 express a strong affection for the game and recommend it to others, highlighting its enjoyable aspects 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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their vibrant visuals, including detailed choreographics and costumes, enhancing the overall experience. Users recommend optimizing performance by ensuring the game runs on an NVIDIA graphics card for the best results.
“The graphics in this game are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The character designs are incredibly well-crafted, showcasing a variety of costumes and movements that add depth to the visuals.”
“The animations are smooth and fluid, making every action feel dynamic and engaging.”
“The graphics in this game are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The character models look outdated and don't match the quality of modern games.”
“The environments feel flat and uninspired, making the overall experience less immersive.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users indicating that there is no story present.
“The game lacks any meaningful story, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
“There is virtually no narrative to engage with, making the experience feel hollow.”
“The story is poorly developed and fails to capture the player's interest.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % 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 new experiences.
“There are many modes available, which contributes to a high level of replayability, along with a diverse selection of songs.”
“The variety of game modes and extensive song selection keeps me coming back for more.”
“With so many different modes and a wide range of songs, the replayability is impressive.”
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%
