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| Konami makes a song and dance of it Konami of Europe has announced it is to release Karaoke Stage 2 for PlayStation 2 in March 2006, with the original game's singing elements hugely expanded via a number of innovative gameplay additions. Based on the US game Karaoke Revolution Party, Karaoke Stage 2 retains the core gameplay elements of its processor, but now includes duets and a unique Sing and Dance mode that is compatible with dance mats used in Konami's companion Dancing Stage series. Selecting a character from the extended roster now available, players are invited to pursue a singing career by crooning into a special microphone along to a series of well-known, licensed tracks. Starting in small venues and making their way to huge arenas, a clever rating system judges how well the player can pitch and hold a note and their timing. An onscreen crowd then reacts accordingly, with anything over 'Good' met with adulation, while bum notes and 'Poor' ratings see the fickle crowd desert in droves. Karaoke Stage 2's song-list comprises 50 new tracks, covering all aspects of the sing-along spectrum. Also new to Karaoke Stage 2 is an all-new Song and Dance mode. Using both the microphone and a dance mat controller, players are charged with both hitting the high notes and performing a pre-determined routine in a game mode that will sort the stars of stages from the hapless wannabes! A series of new sub-games designed around the player's vocal range have also been added to the mix. The player can also truly 'star' in Karaoke Stage 2 by using Sony's EyeToy USB Camera for PlayStation 2 to create a 3D model of your head for use in the game, while the screens in key venues will also show the user as they sing and dance. Karaoke Stage 2 will be released for PlayStation 2 in March 2006. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Game News :: home page |