SingStar: Ultimate Party

Singstar Ultimate Party is a true dichotomy and ultimately gives the player a half-baked karaoke game on the PlayStation 4 that is saved by its cost

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SingStar: Ultimate Party is a musical game that supports 2-player local co-op, multi-player, and single-player gameplay. The game features 30 epic tracks, providing great value for newcomers to SingStar. It also offers the unique feature of transforming your smartphone into a portable microphone, enabling you to share your performances and challenges with friends on social media platforms.

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Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

music6 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

Great selection of modern songs and the ability to import previously purchased songs from the Sing Store.
Fun party game that works well with existing PS3 microphones and offers a smartphone app as a microphone alternative.
Regular updates have improved gameplay and added new features, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.

DLC hinders the game, with many songs locked behind a paywall, leading to additional costs for players.
Significant features from previous versions are missing, and the microphone levels are often too low, making it hard to hear your own voice.
The online store has been closed, limiting the availability of new songs and reducing the game's long-term appeal.

music
50 mentions
12 % positive mentions
82 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the limited selection of songs available, particularly after the closure of the online store for additional purchases. While some appreciate the ability to import previously purchased songs and the fun of singing along to a variety of tracks, others criticize the high costs associated with adding new songs and the lack of current popular music. Overall, the game offers a decent experience for casual singing, but its longevity is hampered by a shrinking library and discontinued support.
- “The format is well established and the mix of songs on this edition did not disappoint, and with a wealth of online content to purchase, there is a song for everyone.”
- “You can adjust the volume of the microphone so you can hear yourself sing back; there are so many songs to choose from in the store, and they're not all old B-listers.”
- “Original review: a good selection of modern songs to belt out on a weekend with a few drinks.”
- “Appears to be a lot of songs locked behind the DLC wall which would get expensive.”
- “The game is no longer supported by PlayStation, so you can't download any additional songs and it has a very limited library.”
- “You can’t purchase many songs through the PlayStation Store and nothing ‘current’ is appearing, so the game has a limited repertoire of outdated mediocre songs.”
optimization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the SingStore site remains functional for purchasing extra tracks and allows users to upload performances, although all online activities, including viewing and participating in challenges, will soon be discontinued. Users can still access previously purchased songs without issues.
- “The SingStore site is still active, so you can still purchase extra tracks for the PS3 and PS4, and you can upload your performances for others to see and rate.”
- “All online activities will cease, including viewing and uploading performances, online challenges, etc. The songs you have already purchased on disc or downloaded will be fine.”
graphics
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The graphics received negative feedback, with users expressing disappointment in their quality, and noted the absence of a party option.
- “The graphics were disappointing and there is no party option.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized for being problematic at launch, with users reporting numerous bugs, missing songs and game modes, and microphone volume issues. Despite assurances from the developers that they are working on fixes, many feel the game should not have been released in its current state.
- “Yes, I know SingStar says they are working on fixing all the problems, but the fact is this should never have been released in its current state - buggy, missing songs, missing game modes, and microphone volume level issues.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable. It's frustrating to invest time only to have it freeze or kick me out.”
- “I was really excited to play, but the constant lag and glitches ruin the experience. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”