Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol

© 2006 Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
$40, PlayStation 2
Teaches: social, working cooperatively, music, creating music, music theory, audio discrimination, rhythm, gross motor, coordination

CTR Review

If you’ve played previous Karaoke Revolution titles, you’ll instantly get the significance of this title for American Idol fans. Now the judges can actually judge, based on your ability to hold a tune. Content includes 40 new songs. Players are American Idol contestants as they audition, earn an invitation to Hollywood and perform in front of the crowd on center stage, where they receive verbal feedback on their performance from the judges. The evaluation by the game's judges will affect whether or not they move on to the next round of competition. Players are able to construct their contestant with new skin tones, clothing, hair styles and accessories in the updated Character Customization Mode, creating a specialized look to catch the attention of the judges. Players can also import images of their face with the EyeToy camera (for PS2; sold separately) to bring themselves directly into the actual competition. This game supports up to eight players and includes popular Karaoke Revolution game modes like Duets, KR Challenge, Medley and Quick Play. Note that a microphone (sold separately) or a PS2-compatible USB headset is required (purchased separately or as a bundle—game and headset for $60).