PS2 SingStar: Take That

SingStar: Take That is a musical karaoke game developed by London Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation 2 in 2009. The game is part of the popular SingStar series and focuses on the British pop group Take That, who rose to fame in the 1990s and continued their successful career in the years that followed.

Gameplay and Features

SingStar: Take That retains the basic gameplay mechanics of the SingStar series, where players sing into microphones and try to mimic the lyrics and tones of the songs as closely as possible. The game rates players' performance based on the accuracy and rhythm of their singing, with the better the performance, the higher the score.

The game features various game modes that include:

Solo: Players sing alone and try to achieve the highest score.

Duet: Two players sing together and work together to achieve a joint score.

Battle: Players compete against each other and try to get a better score than their opponent.

Pass the Mic: Suitable for parties where multiple players compete in different rounds.

A selection of Songs

SingStar: Take That offers a selection of hits from Take That, covering different stages of their career. Well-known songs include "Back for Good," "Never Forget," "Patience," "Shine," and many more. This song selection allows fans of the band to sing along to their favorite songs and relive the magic of their music.

Graphics and Atmosphere

The graphics of SingStar: Take That are designed to be simple and clear, with an emphasis on song lyrics and visual effects that change based on the player's performance. Backgrounds are often thematically linked to music videos or visual motifs associated with Take That. The game also features authentic music videos that add to the karaoke experience.

The soundtrack is a key part of the game, with high quality recordings of Take That songs. Sound effects and player performance ratings are designed to provide instant feedback and motivate players to improve.