Introduction

If you've ever dreamed of frolicking through Broadway songs while flailing your arms like an octopus in a storm, congrats! Dance on Broadway for the PS3 is here to make your dreams come true. At least, if your dreams involve questionable dance moves and your apartment becoming a makeshift theater. This game is what happens when Ubisoft decides that Just Dance needed a broadway-themed sibling-minus the talent, charm, and slightly less of the insanity present in your average musical.

Gameplay

Dance on Broadway is a rhythm game that allows players to choose from a dazzling array of 20 tracks, all of which are songs from popular Broadway musicals-and by dazzling, I mean songs your grandma sings during family reunions. Choose a track, gather up to three friends (if you want to see them cringe in unison), and attempt to mimic the moves of an on-screen dancer using your PS Move controller. Or just flail around and pretend you're a dance prodigy. The choice is yours. Players are scored based on how well they can imitate the dance moves and how many consecutive successful moves they perform. Ah, the sweet sound of judgment as your friends see you fumble through "All That Jazz" like a drunken flamingo. While the game can accommodate two players on PS3, the Wii version has adapted to a full four-player dance extravaganza-because who doesn't want to turn their living room into a chaotic Broadway audition? It's worth noting that certain songs switch things up based on the characters; in "My Favorite Things," one player becomes Maria while the rest channel their inner von Trapp kids. Which, let's be real, leaves one person feeling fabulous and the rest feeling like they should have sat this one out.

Graphics

Graphics are about as sophisticated as a children's drawing done with one crayon. Characters move with the grace of a drinking giraffe, but hey, when you're dancing, you're probably more focused on counting your self-esteem points than taking note of the graphics. The stages are bright and cheery-perfect for distracting you from the fact you're attempting to dance in front of your friends while desperately wishing for a trap door to escape your embarrassment.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Dance on Broadway is a delightful rollercoaster of musical mischief-if you can somehow accept the limitations of the game and the glaring reality that this isn't exactly Broadway material. Both critics and players echo the consensus that it's fun for parties, but also somewhat woeful in execution. If you're after a game that will spark laughter and unrelenting shame, consider this your ticket to theatrical chaos. Here's a tip: Ensure you have some form of exit strategy before hitting play, because there's a solid chance you might be wishing you could teleport to a more graceful universe. Score: 4 out of 10, or as we like to put it, just enough to make you question your dance choices.

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