EyeToy: Groove is a
PlayStation 2 dancing game, different from any that came before it in at least one important way. Unlike genre-founding titles such as
Konami's
Dance Dance Revolution or
rhythm-
shooter hybrids such as
Amplitude or
Rez,
Groove doesn't use a dance pad, or even a standard
Dual Shock controller. Instead, players dance to the beat in front of the
EyeToy camera, which displays their moves on the TV screen as the game software calculates the accuracy of their rhythm and timing to the music being played.
Prompts appear on the screen, directing players to move their arms, hips, and bodies in time to the beat. Various game modes allow two players to compete head-to-head for high-scores, conquer challenges together, or just have fun dancing on their own television screens. A calorie-counter feature can estimate the amount of energy spent moving to the music.
Groove features an eclectic selection of over two dozen licensed songs, by artists such as
Jamiroquai,
Jessica Simpson,
Fatboy Slim,
Madonna, and
Elvis Presley. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide
Genres:
Simulation
Styles:
Simulation, Dancing Simulation
Controls: [Joystick/Gamepad, Simulation, Dancing Simulation]
Included Items:
26-page Instruction Manual, Registration Card
Flags:
Joystick/Gamepad, Simulation, Dancing Simulation
Hardware Type: G
Supported Hardware:
PlayStation 2 Memory Card
Supports:
Joystick/Gamepad, Simulation, Dancing Simulation, Analog Control Compatible, EyeToy
Release Date: 04/20/04
Keyname: EYETOYGROOVE