Start the Party!
- September 15, 2010
- Supermassive Games
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! 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."
Reviews
- 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.
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
Critic Reviews
Start the Party Review
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
65%Start the Party Review
Start the Party offers a small set of mini-games designed to draw you directly into your television. While it may provide some fun for a small gathering of people, there are not enough mini-games to make you return for a second round.
50%PlayStation Move game review: Start the Party
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