Parents' Guide to

High School Musical: Sing It!

By Erin Bell, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

An all-ages sing-along for fans of the movies.

Game Nintendo Wii , PlayStation 2 2007
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Jefferey D.
Jefferey D. Parent of 6, 11, 12 and 18+-year-old
January 17, 2023
age 7+

DONT GET

Its made terribly and when it works it isn't fun and it made me practically broke bc it made my child want all of the other high school musical products as he's obsessed with having everything from a series when he gets one part of it also little children may not understand everything

This title has:

Too much sex
Too much consumerism
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What’s It About?

Unlike the previously released High School Musical: Makin' the Cut DS game in which players tap buttons in time to the music, with HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: SING IT! (for the Wii and the PS2), players actually sing along to 30 tracks from High School Musical and High School Musical 2 (plus a few unlockable bonus tracks from other Disney properties like The Cheetah Girls). Using the included microphone, players try to match the pitch, rhythm, and lyrics that scroll across the screen as the song plays in the background. The game provides visuals to help you figure out when your pitch is in tune.

Is It Any Good?

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Where Sing It! differs from other karaoke video games is that players are not penalized for singing "badly" -- that is to say, the song won't grind to a halt halfway through with the suggestion to go back and try it again. Even if the singer makes mistakes -- or doesn't sing at all -- they'll still get to advance to the next song. This twist certainly takes the stress out of singing, and it also means that people who simply feel like sitting back and listening to the songs can do so.

However, performing well does have its rewards. The higher the score, the more lively the characters and the audience will look, and you'll be able to unlock fun extras like new songs and character outfits.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about whether singing karaoke makes them feel more confident as performers. Would you ever feel comfortable performing in front of a big audience? Do you prefer singing solo, or with friends? Has the game taught you anything about how to be a better singer?

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