

One song even stretched into the heavens, where entire galaxies pulsed with the rhythm.I’m not exactly blessed with a sense of rhythm, and it doesn’t help that I’m overweight and officially classed as middle-aged I shy away from nightclubs and I don’t participate at parties unless I’m sufficiently inebriated. This shocking playlist tumbled into a European town with electro-powered plazas, then wound its way to pink-colored cloudscapes. " Call Me Maybe" and " Good Feeling" paved the way for " Asereje," where a pair of senoritas danced on orange slices in a giant cocktail. Others stretch reality like a hearty dose of lysergic acid diethylamide. Some match the songs' themes with grace and a smiling nod. Of course, shortly after a few songs have been played, and depending on the order of your selection, you'll start to notice the hysterical, mind-bending visuals used as backdrops. It's imprecise technology at best, though in Just Dance 4's shallow pursuits it services the happy, screaming crowd well enough. And just shaking the Wii Remote to the beat racked up 7,289 points. An attempt with isolated hand movement, mimicking the dance moves with my right hand only, scored an impressive 10,656 points. “For example, a well-danced, enthusiastic attempt at Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" - you may have heard of it - net me about 9,000 points (a personal average from three attempts). Just Dance mode facilitates a quick jump into play, while Just Sweat mode strings along songs and stretches for an adjustable workout routine.


In an era of overcomplication, such simplicity can provide a much-needed oasis for weary gamers. From the beginning, Just Dance 4 masks its psychedelic journey in a harmless menu with only two options: Just Dance mode and Just Sweat mode. It's like showing up to the party with really cheap beer it serves a basic purpose, but lacks the richness and flavor of better brews. With no way to fail out of songs and no progression system outside of an ever-growing Mojo meter, Just Dance 4 is designed to keep party-goers on their feet and laughing. The only thing that Just Dance 4 succeeds at is catering to gamers that "just don't care." Most of this group contains newcomers to gaming and the socially drunk. It's less a video game and more a dissonant, audio/visual experience designed for media-savvy parties. This successor to the legendary dance brand continues to promise accessible play and a hip soundtrack, but falls victim to familiar ills. From the streets of South Asia, alive with moving graffiti, to the dizzying innards of a pinball machine, the tonal inconsistency of Just Dance 4 pushes disorientation to its limits. Just Dance 4 will pull you, sweaty and breathless, through a drug-induced marathon across the world.
