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By Chris Morris
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More Glee goodness for fans of the TV show.
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Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2
What's It About?
After striking gold with a karaoke game based on the hit series last year, Konami is back with more Glee goodness. Once again included with a USB microphone, Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2 is a greatest hits of the show's first season, featuring songs such as "Bad Romance," "Gives You Hell" and "Total Eclipse of the Heart". Players can play in scrapbook mode, earning badges for stellar performances or Quick Play, simply singing along without judgment. New in this version is Shooting Star mode, which lets two players sing, while up to four others use their Wiimotes to shoot at stars onscreen. Performances feature footage from the TV show showing cast members singing and dancing in the background.
Is It Any Good?
If you like Glee and you find yourself humming its songs after it airs (or rushing to iTunes to buy a copy for yourself), you will absolutely love Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2. The game is a greatest hits version of the show, letting you sing along with Rachel, Finn, Puck and the rest of the cast on such memorable songs as Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" and Rick Springfield's "Jesse's Girl". Fans will be especially happy that the game includes duets with Neil Patrick Harris' Bryan Ryan character and Jonathan Groff's Jesse St. James. Even if you can't carry a tune in a bucket, the game is forgiving and, worst case, Gleeks will have a lot of fun rewatching the videos from the show.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why the television series Glee has become so popular.
Families can also talk about the emotions the music elicits from listeners.
Is publishing this game a smart marketing ploy for the TV show? Why or why not?
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo Wii
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Konami
- Release date : April 5, 2011
- Genre : Music & Dance
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : January 9, 2023
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