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By Marc Saltzman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Popular dancing game continues to entertain with new music.
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Just Dance 4
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 6 parent reviews
Based on 20 kid reviews
Kids say this game excels as a fun and engaging way to get kids active while enjoying a variety of dance routines. However, many reviews note the presence of suggestive lyrics and dance moves, raising concerns about appropriateness for younger players.
- active gameplay
- song variety
- suggestive content
- age appropriateness
- party game
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What's It About?
Just like the many Just Dance video games that came before it, JUST DANCE 4 from Ubisoft is a rhythm-based music game that challenges players to dance in front of the television, and their movements are picked up by the Kinect sensor (Xbox 360), PlayStation Move controller and camera (PlayStation 3), or wireless Wii Remote (Nintendo Wii and Nintendo Wii U). While selecting one of many songs and dancing along with the on-screen professionals, the moves you bust are graded in real time. The game offers new modes not found in its predecessors, many genres, varied skill levels, and depending on the mode, the ability to shoot video and upload it for friends to see.
Is It Any Good?
Just Dance 4 is very fun for players of all ages. While it's not very different than past games -- Ubisoft is obviously employing an "if it ain't broke" mentality -- there are more than 40 tracks to choose from, mostly from contemporary pop stars like One Direction, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Flo Rida, and Carly Rae Jepsen; there are classics, too, from Elvis Presley, the B-52s, and Barry White. Noteworthy new features include Battle Mode (friends go head-to-head over six rounds); unlocking alternative dance routines for some of the tracks; and an expanded Just Sweat mode that counts calories. Aside from the "deja vu" likely experienced by seasoned players, this game is a fun way to spend a night in with friends or family, with good pop music and exercise, too. Note: The Kinect for Xbox 360 version lets you create and share a music video.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how this game can make exercising fun. It challenges players to dance to popular songs in front of the television, plus it's also social as it encourages group play instead of solitary play.
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Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo Wii , Nintendo Wii U , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Subjects : Language & Reading : following directions , Arts : dance , music , rhythm , Math : counting
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : applying information , memorization , Health & Fitness : exercise , fitness , movement , Creativity : making new creations
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : UbiSoft
- Release date : October 9, 2012
- Genre : Music & Dance
- Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- ESRB rating :
- Award : Kids' Choice Award
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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