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Fun singing the songs but get rid of the judges!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: March 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have a regular karaoke machine and I have gone out to places to sing so I like to sing, I am used to singing and hearing myself sing. That being said I was interested in how good this game would be. It is a lot of fun! The song selection goes from more current songs to classics from Elvis, Billy Joel and The Righteous Brothers. You can create your own character then either just try singing some songs or trying to be the next American Idol. But the options don't stop there. There are three basic modes - American Idol Contest, One Mike and Two Mike. The One Mike mode can be used to practice or it has its own options including a challenge mode for 2-8 people. This would be great for parties. But the main part is the American Idol mode where you can simulate going through the American Idol process. It is fun going through the process but the judges comments are a waste. Randy and Simon are there but Paula is not (they use a generic woman that doesn't say anything nasty.) It is fun at first but then it gets crazy when Randy or Simon compliment on a great job and then tell you it is the worst thing they have heard. Fortunately you can bypass them by just hitting Continue (X on a Playstation 2.) You will also hear Ryan Seacrest (but never see) hosting the show as you advance along.
There are plenty of other features. When you sing for points, the amount of points you earn help you win a Gold, Silver or Platinum record. If you get a Perfect score you get a Diamond record. As you earn Platinum, Silver and Diamond records, you get to unlock other character costumes, new songs to sing and short video samples from past Idol contestants including some of the crazy auditions.
Is it good for the serious singer? I think so. Why? As you sing it shows you where your pitch is in realtionship to what it considers the correct version. It has helped me concentrate on staying on pitch, breath control and being able to control and adjust my voice. Tone quality or diction? Forget about it! All it cares about are notes and sticking to them.
Overall, if you like to sing and ever wanted to be on American Idol, this is a great game. One last bit of advice. I bought the American Idol pack from Konami with the Microphone included. Don't bother. The mike I received didn't pick up lower frequency notes very well and I ended up buying a Logitech USB Microphone.

Entertaining and Fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: January 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game after comparing it to SingStar. I liked the songs on this game better and also am an Idol fan so this choice seemed better for me. The game is fun, song choices are diverse and very good. In Idol mode, you perform in an audition, get feedback and wait until you get yor tickets to Hollywood. You then can progress thru the series of eliminations - just like on the show. You also "Unlock" some songs, characters and apparel as you progress. There are also quickplay and one and two mc party modes. However, I am not sure whether it is a defect with the particular copy I have or a more global defect, but it is very difficult to select songs, your name, venue and a character as the cursor flies by so quickly it is difficult to highlight the desired selection. You can also select the level of judging criteria (easy, medium, hard, expert). Along with the words displayed, there are visual indications (bars with an arrow showing actual vs. target) on how high or low you should be singing which enable you to correct pitch problems. Overall, a lot of fun. You can use it with your EyeToy camera to see yourself on screen. I'm bringing my copy back and hoping the selection trouble is just with my particular copy.

Great!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: January 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I love this game!! it is a blast. Soooooooo realilistic!! When you get the judges feedback, you acctually feel like you are talking to them. I highlly recomend this. The only not so good thing is instead of having paula, they have some dude named laura.it is still great!BUY THIS!!

It comes with a Microphone!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: January 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I know it looks corny, but it is great fun. With the game play angle it makes this game better than a Karaoke machine. The song selection is limited - but as you progress it "unlocks" new ones.
This would not satisfy a Karaoke enthusiast, but even a enthusiast would appreciate the fun factor of this great game.
Well done - looking forward to the next season...

Great game whether Idol fan or not! A lot of fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: January 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I just got this game and it is awesome. I'm here at work now waiting to get home so I can play it again. Me and My girlfriend love taking turns signing songs, but I guess here's the nitty-gritty...

PROS
1) Diverse and Decent song selection (she likes R&B and I like singing soft rock and both genres as well as others are represented)
2) Easy to pick up and play thanks to different judging levels and song lengths as well as practice levels.
3) Many different kinds of games...American Idol, Medley, Duets, Practice, Regular game, etc.
4) Create-a-character is pretty fun and simple
5) Comes with a microphone for just $10 more in the bundle. Good deal and the mic is decent quality, haven't had any issues with it at all.
6) Unlockable characters, videos, songs, clothing for your characters, etc.
7) Confidence builder! A lot of people are scared to sing especially in front of people, ESPECIALLY if getting judged; but after a few songs you start wanting to do it more. You feel more confident in yourself and that comes through in your singing in a short amount of time. For this reason alone you should try this game.
8) 2 Real American Idol judges...Simon and Randy. Both seem to be realistically duplicated. I am pleased with their judgements. Pretty accurate and, so far, not too corny.
9) TONS OF FUN
10) ESPECIALLY GOOD FOR A GROUP OF FRIENDS OR PARTY GAME, but is great for wanting to play a solo game, but not having to shoot people or do fatalities; but not exactly Barbie and Ponies either.
11) Great family fun. Appropriate songs for all ages. In this age where families don't do much together anymore, this can be a great way to get everybody together, singers & non-singer, gamers & non-gamers alike.
12) MORE? There is probably more but I am still pretty new with this game and look forward to playing for months, maybe years to come.

CONS
1) 40 Songs, while some of the other versions have 50 or downloadable songs. Haven't had a problem yet since they are diverse and mostly recognizable songs, that many people have probably sung in the car anyway. But I could see down the road possibly getting bored with some of them.
2) Create-a-player may be a little TOO easy and simple. Not nearly as good or accurate as EA GameFace(tm) or in most sports games, but it is good for this game.
3) Some people may not like singing or being too interactive with the game. It's rare for someone to give this type of game a chance and not enjoy it, but some people may rather just have a controller and blast aliens than have a microphone trying to impress the judges...
4) AMERICAN IDOL! My first drawback for the game (and reason I didn't want the game at all was that it was based on American Idol...a show I never watched and never wanted to. But in a game world, it actually adds to the authenticity and atmosphere and makes you care a little more about the outcome. However, a lot of people don't like American Idol or don't like the judges so in their case, this would be a problem. But I don't watch the show and I love it. If you make Simon say something nice, you feel really good about yourself the rest of the day (is that a sign of a lack of self-confidence or something?)
5) Lastly, there is no Paula! They have a duplicate named Laura. I mean you really don't know the difference but if you are going to take a game like Karaoke Revolution (a singing game) and add the American Idol logo to it (a singing competition) the least you should do is have the three judges, since there isn't many other differences. But Laura is pretty much the same as Paula with many of the same motions and body language so no big loss, but worth mentioning.

So there you have it. If you like to sing or WOULD like to sing this is for you. If you like music, this is for you. If you like American Idol, this is for you. If you like games that are more interactive, this is for you. Unless you despise American Idol, hate singing, or only care about 1st person shooters, you will get a lot of enjoyment out of this game.. So will your friend and family!

nice game, mic is JUNK!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: November 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Well, the kids have enjoyed a LOT. Too bad the microphone is a complete piece of junk (which is the reason for 1 star). The wire(s) are loose inside of it and it either won't work at all or scratches horribly. We've only had it since September. Recommendation - avoid.

Update 2008-05: Have since contacted Logitech (maker of the microphone) by phone, and email several times. Was promised a no-cost replacement mic. It took some time and multiple follow up emails & phone calls to finally recieve it 3 mos after the initial contact.

The best ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is the best Karaoke Revolution ever. I absolutely love the new addition of different outfits to choose from. Also, the songs on this one are songs that my nephew and I (who is 17 years-old) are very familiar with compared to previous revolution games. This game was worth waiting for.

Best Karaoke Game Ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game, though it only contained a limited number of songs, took karaoke to a whole new level. The game comes complete with a microphone (varying) and allows you to sing a number of songs and get scored on your singing. The catch, you have to sing exactly like the original performers. Although Paula isn't in the game, much to my excitement, Randy and Simon provide they're vocal and judging talents to give this game a well rounded finish.

Challenging and fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 31, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game can be a real challenge to achieve perfection on the harder difficulties staying with the EXACT arrangement (note for note) of the demo, but it's a lot of fun. It's pretty addictive because each time you complete a song, you want to try to do better to get a better score and prove Simon wrong! If you know the songs, there is practically no learning curve. I could see it not only being a good party game, but also a nice practice tool for vocal students to challenge them on their pitch. I beat the game twice in a row on Expert, but it's still quite a challenge to improve your skills. The judges are a little brutal and sometimes contradict themselves, but it's kind of funny. My two cons: 1. I think there should be more songs availalbe, at least on download or something because going thru at 8 rounds a game you use up the 40 pretty quickly (and you have to unlock several of them first). 2. There's no Paula, just some generic Paula look-a-like. (Of course some people might think that's a pro...)

The character creator is fun, you can unlock clothes and other accessories and change them for the different rounds. Haven't had an opportunity to try the multiplayer yet (I just got the game last night) but it looks like it'd be a blast. You can play multiplayer with one mic (alternating performances before the elimination) or you can do a duet, but you'll need two mics (You can use Socom mics too). There is also a karaoke level. Overall, a pretty good game. I'm hooked! ;)

Great for kids but you can win by humming through songs!!!!!!!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: April 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game was my first karaoke game experience and from what i hear it is the best available. How sad. I was thrilled when i got the opportunity to play the game. I am not the greatest singer but i try. But I was soon to be extremely disappointed. I actually beat a friend of mine (who i consider to have a beautiful voice)after watching her seven year old daughter hum or some other such nonsense through half of all of her songs and STILL get at least a very high score if NOT WIN THE WHOLE GAME. Anyone who believes they sing well because they score high on this game is deluding themselves. Its not required you even know the words to the song. (which, anyone who ever watched American Idol knows, that is the biggest boo-boo to make on the show) I scored a maximum score in the expert level on a song my friend had tried to master several times. I did not sing it well. it was awful in fact. However because I could get my voice where it needed to be to keep the arrow up, it was enough to win the game with the highest score possible in the game. For this reason I do not find this game worth the high price for the game and required components. and lets not mention the questionable graphics of the game. I am VERY happy I didnt purchase this game.

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