Xbox One Critic Reviews

Come for the new and improved features, stay for the far better soundtrack.

This is just about the dancing. [Issue#116, p.81]

Harmonix proves once again that they are the masters of Kinect: The movement recognition is almost flawless. The decision to shrink everything down to downloadable snack size is not that convincing though. Nonetheless this is still worth to sink your teeth in.

Rather than beef up the feature list, Harmonix has taken the opposite approach: it's slimmed down the game, offered way more value, and removed the obstacles between you and just getting out there and dancing. It's a different take on Dance Central, but the party is just as fun as ever.

The game also scales in difficulty, making it the ultimate casual party game while also allowing the dedicated to master complicated dance routines, all while providing a proper workout.

It strips away the finesse of past games, the silly stories and the complex modes better used by skilled players, for a focus on movement itself.

It's the same Dance Central, but conceived as a core (and cheaper) experience you can expand with the songs you like.

Precision in the motion tracking is everything for a game like this, and it works most of the time. One of the best of its genre.

If you're looking for a good party game to enjoy with your friends, this will be a good choice. Just be aware that the few tracks included will quickly wear out and you'll soon need to buy additional ones.

While not the best “game” there is, this is one of the best displays of the latest Kinect technology. The move to digital is a great choice, as is giving you the ability to compile the soundtrack of your liking in the long run. There just needed to be a lot more meat on the bones of this meal, as well as the ability to get to the main course a bit quicker.