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Review of Just Dance 2018 on PS4

by Chucky Chucky photo Oct 2017
Cover image of Just Dance 2018 on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 24 Oct 2017
Genre: Dance/Rhythm Game
Developer: Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Pune, Ubisoft Shanghai
Publisher: Ubisoft

Introduction

Just Dance 2018 made its grand entrance into the gaming world with all the finesse of your uncle doing the Macarena at a wedding. With its colorful graphics and a plethora of catchy tunes, it offers players a chance to display their best (or most embarrassing) dance moves right in the comfort of their living rooms. The real question is: does it elevate your living room to a nightclub level, or does it merely induce a cringe-fest worthy of a TikTok page? Let's dive in.

Gameplay

The gameplay remains straightforward: mimic the on-screen dancer's choreography while desperately attempting to maintain any semblance of dignity. Players can use motion controllers or simply rely on their smartphones as dance partners-because, let's face it, nothing says 'I'm cool' like flailing your arms while staring at a screen. Creations like 'Dance Lab' offer medleys that will throw you into scenarios of absurdity, making you dance like a lumberjack one moment and a graceful dolphin the next. Childhood nightmares involving dancing lessons are now replaced with the thrill of obtaining that elusive 'Megastar' rank. The allure of sweat and struggle aside, countless game modes, including a revamped 'World Dance Floor', mean your intense home workout just became a competitive spectacle.

Graphics

As far as graphics go, Just Dance 2018 is like a unicorn at a petting zoo-vibrantly colorful and comes with a glimmer of magic. Bright, flashing colors dance across your screen, making you wonder if you accidentally stepped into an artificial rainbow, and the visual cues for dance moves are clear enough to stop you from looking like a pretzel on fire. It's eye candy for both the dancers and the onlookers, who might be itching to join in-or, more likely, run for the hills.

Conclusion

In a world where every other rhythm game tries too hard to reinvent the wheel, Just Dance 2018 comfortably lounges on its couch, reliably serving up tunes and dances that will make you question your own coordination. For those of you who enjoy losing a few calories while potentially losing the respect of anyone watching, Just Dance 2018 is a winner. Just remember your dancing shoes and perhaps leave your pride in another room because this game is all about fun-no judgment allowed (well, except from your friends!). So bust out those moves, and let's hope no one captures it on camera; social media is a fickle beast, after all.

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