Lips: Number One Hits (Software Only) Xbox 360

Released on 23-Oct-2009

• Lips: Number One Hits Review

  Comma Comma Comma...

  With the SingStar series allowing PS3 owning crooners the ability to ruin some classic tunes with their drunken warbling, it's little shock that Microsoft have deemed fit to allow the owners of their console the chance to obliterate some classics too.

  Loving would be easy if your colours were like my dreams

  Lips: Number One Hits works in exactly the same manner as the last title in the series. On screen will appear the lyrics to some of your favourite tunes, and a pitch level to attempt to stick to as you give the old vocal chords a bit of a workout. Get things right, and you'll bag a load of points to show off with to your chums. Sing like one of those poor misguided fools on the first few X Factor shows and you'll achieve next to nothing.

  Sing like one of those poor misguided fools on X Factor and you'll achieve next to nothing.

  The included tunes this time around are an eclectic bunch. 40 songs are included, ranging from the sure fire 'first go' for absolutely everyone (Karma Chameleon by Culture Club), via absolute classics (I Get Around by The Beach Boys) through to modern hits like Just Dance by oddball Lady Gaga.

  Red, gold, and green

  Also included is a code to unlock a further five tracks, allowing you to chance to choose a particular bunch of five pack that you deem suitable. There's a bit of something for everyone, though rock fans seem to be a little hard done by. Though you can only assume their the kind of folk playing along with another brand of musical gaming genius.

  With some great included tracks, and the ability to add in all your own music, Lips is certainly an impressive package.

  The major selling point of allowing you to plug in your MP3 player of choice and sing along to your music back catalog remains, though still lacking the lyrics/artwork as expected. Where the included tracks give a lot more meaning to your singing with points and even a basic leveling up system, using your own tracks allows Lips to play the part of a standard karaoke machine. Which is certainly a plus point if you're eager to show off your vocal talents with one specially honed track.

  You come and go, you come and go

  With some great included tracks, and the ability to add in all your own music, Lips is certainly an impressive package. The wireless microphones included are a joy to use, and chances are they'll get a lot of use as the party season starts to ramp up.

  GAME's Verdict

  

  • Lots of classic tunes.
  • Can sing along to all your own music too.
  • Excellent quality microphones.

  

  • Not every music genre is totally fulfilled.
  • Not much in the way of online functionality.
  • Might just stop you heading out early enough to bag the cheap drinks promotions.

  Review by: Chris 'Croon-Along' Pickering
  Review Published: 05.11.09

  Published: 05/11/2009

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