System: Wii, PS2, DS
Dev: EA
Pub: EA
Release: Aug. 7, 2007
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: Everyone
Review by Amanda L. Kondolojy

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Review Rating Legend
1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
2.5 - 2.9 = Average
3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
3.5 - 3.9 = Good
4.0 - 4.4 = Great
4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
5.0 = The Best

However, the most important facet of any rhythm-based game has to be the music. And again, I'm happy to report that Boogie delivers in this area as well. The songs featured are a great mix of songs from the 60s all the way up through some contemporary favorites. Some of my early favorites? Virtual Insanity, Fergalicious, and that 90s classic: U Can't Touch This by the immortal MC Hammer. Of course most of the songs are cover renditions, but the quality is very good. I can almost guarantee you won't miss a beat! And once you start getting really good, there is a shop where you can spend hard-earned points to buy a new song or two. So even when you think you're done, you're actually just getting started!

Another really great thing about Boogie is it's bundled with a mic that isn't absolutely terrible. I have to say it impressed me because the last time I bought a game bundled with a mic was Mario Party, and that was such a debacle that it turned me off of the whole mic-bundle thing. But the one that comes with Boogie functions exceptionally, and provides just enough sensitivity to make gameplay fun without making it overly technical.

The only thing about Boogie that is not perfect or near-perfect has to be the visuals. Unfortunately, they can only really receive a passing grade. The dance moves, while fun to execute, just don't translate as well on-screen as they could. And character interaction is stoic and inescapably bland-looking. And for a game that prides itself on getting you up and moving, it sure doesn't show it on screen. But the good news is that you can still have a good time, despite these shortcomings. Even though the visuals don't exactly match the pace of the game, it does not hinder the gameplay, which is where this game really shines.

Overall, Boogie is an absolute joy to play. Though it certainly does its job as a party game and will definitely help liven up your next get-together, it is equally enjoyable when played by itself. Its unique mash up of dancing and karaoke make it an irresistible choice for audiophiles and rhythm-lovers everywhere! So Boogie on!

By Amanda L. Kondolojy
CCC Freelance Writer

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