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Age of Booty
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
 GAMES: SingStar Vol. 2 features a harmony duet mode: a new way of playing that allows two players to sing different lines to a song at the same time, showing off their harmonising skills. This is your chance to showcase your talent and adds a new dimension to the SingStar experience. Special tracks have been included to showcase this new mode such as Kool and the Gang: Celebration, the Paul McCartney & the Frog Chorus: We all Stand Together and The Mamas & The Papas: California Dreamin'. SingStar Vol. 2 also includes Remote Play functionalities with PSP. Using PSP and a wireless Internet connection, players can access various areas of the game such as: SingStore: browse, select and download new songs, from SingStore remotely. This is your chance to get your favourite party tracklist ready before you're heading back home. My SingStar Online: browse and participate in all areas, rate media, leave comments, take part in polls, etc.). You can now continue to be part of the SingStar community on the go: share and show off your performances to your friends and family!
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TheSixthAxis
SingStar Volume 2 is the absolute epitome of what we think videogaming should be about.
 94
WonderwallWeb
If you love Singstar then you will love this, no doubt about it.
90
PGNx Media
Overall, SingStar Vol. 2 is a tremendous improvement over its PS3 predecessors thanks to My SingStar Online and the SingStore.
90
Playstation Official Magazine UK
As ever, what it comes down to is the track list - and Vol 2 is a belter. [July 2008, p.99]
85
PSM3 Magazine UK
A decent outing, aided by the genuinely exciting harmony option. Another great "SingStar." [July 2008, p.72]
85
Games Master UK
There's little in the way of innovation to be found here, but it's a finely tuned package. [Sept 2008, p.76]
83
PSX Extreme
All in all, the list of songs tells the tale. If you like what you see, Vol. 2 for the PS3 is worth your money, if not I suggest taking a look at the first PS3 SingStar, it should be more in line with the readers.
82
Cheat Code Central
Basically, everything you’ve ever experienced in a SingStar game is once again present in this title. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, as the SingStar formula has proven successful thus far, and the minor tweaks they have made in this entry all seem for the better.
81
GamingTrend
If you are a fan of the previous titles you will also like SingStar Volume 2.
80
GameDaily
It would've been nice to download songs from the original SingStar, along with upgrades to the dated interface; this is a sequel, after all. Regardless, Vol. 2 still carries a tune.
80
PTGamers
In the end, SingStar Vol. 2 is aimed to the following public: those who don't own the previous game, or those that do not have easy access to the SingStore.
80
Jolt Online Gaming UK
That said, this collection of safe, well known chart singles from the past four decades is sure to go down well at parties, and if you’re canny you can pick it up for less than £20, making it actually pretty good value, relatively speaking.
80
VideoGamer
We don't think the PSP Remote Play functionality makes it worth while, but we reckon the harmony duet mode just about swings it. Oh, and the trippy background music. So, get this if you like SingStar Vol.2's track selection and you're effortlessly popular. Don't if you don't or you're not. Simple as that.
80
IGN AU
SingStar Vol. 2 is, in many ways, a good idea streamlined and polished to a fine sheen. It’s tough to pick faults in a game that does exactly what it says on the tin and more. As a package, it’s brilliantly executed – from the song choice, to the overall presentation, everything is done to a high standard.
80
AceGamez
You should base your buying desicion on the songs; everyone that has ever enjoyed the brilliant karaoke of SingStar in the past should pick up either of these games, with you final choice depending of you personal preference in music
79
GameFocus
Back in May, Sony delivered the best SingStar experience ever and sent a clear message to its competitors. But here, it regresses. Sure, it’s maybe good thing for those who haven’t bought the first game but I just don’t understand why, a person like me who downloaded some songs out of the SingStar Store, would buy this one with no noteworthy options like Trophies, Online Multiplayer or a track ripping system a la Rock Band 2 for those who don’t download premium tracks. Don’t get wrong though, this game remains a cool game, it’s just that I expected more.
75
Gameplanet
The game’s familiar format means instant gratification, and the option to download new tracks is a major draw card for us… plus it’s excellent value for money and damn good fun, to boot.
75
Gaming Age
While this incarnation of Sing Star is just an expansion of sorts, it is called Vol. 2 after all, that doesn't take away from the fact that this is great addition to the already fantastic PlayStation 3 game that came out just a couple of months ago.
75
PALGN
It's like a party in a box.
75
Ferrago
Ambiguity aside this is a fairly middle of the road follow-on to an ace series that'll still amuse endlessly.
71
Da Gameboyz
For those that enjoy karaoke, or who enjoy SingStar games and own a PS3, SingStar Vol. 2 is most likely a no-brainer and you might well treat yourself.
70
Playstation Universe
SingStar Vol. 2 offers up more of the same, but at $40 isn't worth the purchase price when you may only tolerate half the tracks available, if that.
70
GameSpy
SingStar Vol. 2 is a tough sell. Although it has a wide berth of exclusive (and fun to sing) tracks, it offers little in improvements over Sony's six month-old release.
70
Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Like a new season of American Idol, the first thing you notice when you pop in SingStar Vol. 2 is that it's curiously similar to the last one. [Holiday 2008, p.82]
70
Level7.nu
To the dismay of fans everywhere, here’s another Singstar-title with no ambition to innovate. Being able to buy songs through your PSP is a nice nuance, but the new duet-mode is the one great feature in an otherwise familiar package. A set of great and fun songs saves this title from earning a really low grade.
70
EuroGamer
Whether you want to fork out for that will depend, as ever, on your approval of the track listing.
70
NZGamer
Overall, SingStar Vol.2 is a step in the right direction, if only because it’s slightly better than your average sequel on the PS2.
68
Gamers' Temple
There's not that much more here aside from 30 new tracks for the game that are not available from the online store.
58
1UP
I just wish it had more material. To compete in a genre with games that offer so much more for so much less, SingStar needs to bulk up. It's possible, however, that Rock Band killed the karaoke star.
50
Gamer.nl
Owners of the first part better hold on to their money and buy songs they really like in the SingStore.
50
GameShark
When you get down to it, SingStar Vol. 2 just doesn’t make sense as a purchase if you own the original SingStar PS3 and have a broadband connection.
50
TotalPlayStation
There's honestly no reason to pick up this release short of getting the songs in HD.
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