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Start the Party!

With mini-game compilations being the most popular way of promoting motion controls, Start the Party attempts to show off the Playstation Move hardware but falls a little short of the mark
Start the Party! Game Cover
67%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
replayability
88% User Score Based on 52 reviews
Critic Score 54%Based on 4 reviews

Platforms

PlayStationPlaystation 3
Start the Party! Game Cover

About

"Start the Party! is a fun-filled augmented reality party game that uses the PlayStation Move controller. It offers a variety of multiplayer and single-player mini-games, allowing for 2-player co-op gameplay. The game utilizes the PlayStation Eye to bring the mini-games to life, providing an immersive and interactive party experience."

Start the Party! screenshot
Start the Party! screenshot
Start the Party! screenshot
Start the Party! screenshot

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
graphics1 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions

  • Kids enjoy the game, making it a great choice for family fun.
  • The game features a variety of mini-games with adjustable difficulty levels, allowing players of different ages to participate.
  • It has excellent motion detection and is well-suited for group play, creating a lively and entertaining atmosphere.
  • The game can become repetitive and boring after a short period of play.
  • It is only available in English, which may limit accessibility for non-English speakers.
  • There is a lack of depth and variety in the mini-games, leading to a shallow overall experience.
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised, with users highlighting them as fantastic and well-executed. Overall, the visual quality contributes positively to the gaming experience.

    • “A great game with fantastic graphics.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and voice acting are highly praised for effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience.

    • “The music and voices work really well and create a fun environment.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for its lack of depth, with many users finding it woefully shallow and offering minimal replay value, further exacerbated by an obnoxious announcer voice-over that detracts from the experience.

    • “Woefully shallow games with barely any replay value.”
    • “The truly obnoxious announcer voice-over detracts from the experience.”
    • “There is hardly any incentive to replay the game after finishing it.”

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