SingStar: Take That review

Everything changes but you, SingStar

GamesRadar+ Verdict

Pros

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    Good number of songs

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    Includes the best hits

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    Works as well as any SingStar

Cons

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    Doesn't add any new features

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    Not many newer songs

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    Still embarrassing to play

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By now, everyone knows how SingStar works. You sing into the mic, alone or with a friend, and you’re rewarded (or punished) for your ability to carry a tune. This edition doesn’t add, or take anything away, from the game’s mechanics, so we’re basically reviewing Take That instead.

Take That is one of the greatest boy bands pop music has ever produced. Whether or not you like their back catalogue is sort of irrelevant – their music has entered the public consciousness, and we’re willing to bet you know most of the 25 songs included here. Take That know how to please their audience, and most of these songs are from their heyday – including Never Forget and Back for Good – rather than their recent, Robbie-less comeback. Once again, this doesn’t move the series forward, but as an interactive Best Of, full of hit songs and videos, it’s worth the £20 asking price.

Nov 6, 2009

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GenreOther Games/Compilations
DescriptionThe same experience you get from other SingStars, so your enjoyment all depends on how much you love England's biggest boy band ever.
PlatformPS3
UK censor rating12+
Release date(US), 6 November 2009 (UK)
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