Amazon.co.uk Review
It's tough to play a game like
Britney's Dance Beat and not hear the pitch: "It's like
Dancing Stage Euromix, only with all Britney, all the time!" But despite the Britney Spears corporate hydra compelling cynical viewers to look elsewhere, it's nearly impossible not to like this game. Watch
Tetris-like arrows fall into place, hitting the keys in quick combinations; the on-screen dancers respond to those instructions, translating them into Britney-inspired dance moves (e.g., the snake-like arm movements featured in her "Slave 4 U" video). Because it's difficult to simultaneously watch the arrows and the dancers, the game provides "Perfect" and "Stylin'" breaks within the auditions and performances. Get the right combos, and you get to sit back and watch Enrique (or any of the other dancers) do his thing.
Capitalising on Britney's own combination of aw-shucks charm and urban dance grooves, this well-designed game is heartily recommended for the eight to 12-year-old age range. Even if you don't fall within those parameters, there's enough kitsch to make the game thoroughly enjoyable. For example, the dancers have camo pants and totally ripped abs! The Saturday Night Fever disco floor stops for no one. Who looks more real, television "real-life" Britney Spears or computerized, shadow-self Britney? It's a game that's a conversation starter, and likely to win over all but the most hardhearted. --Jennifer Hauseman
Product Description
Oops, she did it: a game (ho ho). In search of dancers for her upcoming tour, Britney wants you to audition. Earn your place on stage by rhythmically pressing buttons--or, if you have a
dance mat, strutting your funky stuff--to the beat of La Spears' hit songs, unlocking exclusive Britney videos and interviews as you progress. Or compete against your friends in the two-player mode to see who's best at getting their groove on.
