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Boogie
- Nintendo Wii
- Price: $59.95
- Genre: Music
Common Sense Media says
A fun, flawed music game for players of all ages.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a game that requires you to sing using an enclosed microphone and "dance" using the Wii controller. Some of the songs in the game feature "suggestive" lyrics including the Pussycat Dolls' "Don't Cha" ("Don't-cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?") and Britney Spears' "Oops!...I Did It Again" (with the famous line: "I'm not that innocent").
What's it about?
BOOGIE can best be described as two games in one: a dancing game, where you must shake the Wii remote to the beat to rack up points, and a karaoke game, where you sing into a microphone and are judged on pitch and rhythm. You first choose from one of the five available "Boogs": Each character has its own personality, moves, and customized clothing, accessories, and hairstyles. In Dance mode, you must swing the Wii remote in a given direction, in time with the music, so that your Boog can perform cool moves and earn points. In Karaoke mode, you put the other Wii remotes down, plug the microphone (included) into one of the Wii's USB ports, and then sing along with songs by reading the onscreen lyrics -- you don't have to be very good to see encouraging words flashed on the screen.
Is it any good?
Boogie is a good (but not great) music game for the Wii that has the right idea -- cute characters, a good song list, dancing, singing, and video editing -- but it doesn't equal the sum of its parts. The game would be a lot more fun if you had to dance, instead of making your character dance by whipping the controller around, plus the singing component is far too simplistic so you really don't have to try hard to pass these stages. The game isn't very challenging -- even for novice or younger players -- and after a short while it grows repetitive even though you can unlock bonus songs, locations, and items for your characters.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why music/rhythm games are all the rage these days. Do you like the singing part or the dancing part more? Did EA bite off more than they could chew by combining a dancing game and a singing game? Do you think this game would be more fun if you actually had to dance instead of waving the controller around?
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BOOGIE a game you have to play
Hey everyone this game is amazing and i am gripped to it. You have so much to do o there and it will keep you occupied for months. Its great for parties and is fun for the WHOLE FAMILY. Overall fun, exciting and makes you wanna BOOGIE.
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AGE
Boogie Woogie Woogie!!
I have had boogie (on nintendo wii) for about 3 weeks now and i have to tell you.. it's absolutely superb! Especially for me as i LOVE singing and dancing. When i first got boogie i couldn't stop playing it! It's so addictive! But this is great for me to practise my singing especially as i want to be singer. I reccomend you all this game it's suitable for everyone and GREAT for partys!! It's time to Boogie Woogie Woogie Till You Just Can't Boogie No More!!
Characters: 10/10
I LOVE them all!
Graphics: 10/10
They look amazing. The dancers offer something amazing.
Music: 10/10
I saw the song list and i love them all!
Depth/Story: 10/10
It's singing and dancing! what more can you ask for?
Movement: 10/10
You'll always be moving with this.
Party Potential: 10/10
A must have party game.
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Kid, 9 years old
June 26, 2011
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i dont know..
Sexy is said in one song, and THE H word a couple times I Just dont know if the One by fergie Is Clean or whatsoever.
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Some songs totally inappropriate for kids!
It's a shame they had to ruin a fun game with some regrettable song choices. My daughters always want to be the cute girl character, who sings and dances to songs like "Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?" and "My milk shake brings all the boys to the yard..." Worst part -- they *have* to perform the songs in order to advance to the next level of the game.
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AGE
The pink guy is weird
This game isn't really fun compared to other dance games. It's okay to play if you really want it, though
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AGE
FANTASIC FAMILY FUN
What a brilliant game,My son recently got this game,real fun for all the family,make your boog character,who then sings and dances to loads of great songs old and new.Play against your friends. As your score builds you get to unlock other songs or purchase more stages or clothes.my house never empty at the moment my kids and their friends all love it. I do to I get on it when kids at school. according to them I need the practice.x
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Kid, 12 years old
June 3, 2011
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GOOD GAME
the only bad thing is lea (one of the girls) has a rveling top!
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Music |
| Developer: | Electronic Arts |
| Release date: | August 9, 2007 |
| Price: | $59.95 |
| ESRB rating: | E for Lyrics, suggestive themes |
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