Start the Party! is a 2010 augmented reality party video game developed by Supermassive Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It utilizes the PlayStation Move controllers.[1] It is the first game developed by Supermassive Games and was published by Sony Computer Entertainment for release as a launch title for the PlayStation Move. The game is a collection of augmented reality mini-games which use the PlayStation Eye.
| Start the Party! | |
|---|---|
 North American box art | |
| Developer(s) | Supermassive Games |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Engine | Gamebryo |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Party game, augmented reality |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
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The game first snaps a picture of the players using the PlayStation Eye, then displays a real time video feed of players their surroundings in the game. The game consists of a wide variety of mini-games, including bug-swatting and painting games, played using the PlayStation Move motion controller. In the game display, the controller often transforms into animated objects similar to the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit which features real-life people holding cartoon-like objects. The controller can transform into a variety of things depending on the game such as a cartoon tennis racket for swatting bugs, a spiky prod for popping balloons which are shown in the game as being held by the player.[2] The game also allows for multiplayer modes with up to four different players with the use of a single PlayStation Move controller.
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 55/100[3] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Edge | 5/10[4] |
| Eurogamer | 6/10[5] |
| Famitsu | 27/40[6] |
| Game Informer | 6/10[7] |
| GameRevolution | D[8] |
| GameSpot | 6.5/10[9] |
| GameTrailers | 6/10[10] |
| IGN | 6/10[11] |
| Joystiq |   [12] |
| PlayStation: The Official Magazine | 5/10[13] |
| Push Square |   [14] |
| The Telegraph | 6/10[15] |
| Metro | 4/10[16] |
The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3] In Japan, where the game was ported for release under the name Move de Party (Moveでパーティ, Move de Pātī) on November 18, 2010,[17] Famitsu gave it a score of two sevens, one six, and one seven for a total of 27 out of 40.[6]
Sequel
edit| Start the Party! Save the World | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Supermassive Games |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Party game, augmented reality |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
A sequel, titled Start the Party! Save the World, was released for retail in Australia on November 24, 2011, and in Europe the next day; and as a downloadable game for PlayStation 3 through PlayStation Network on March 6, 2012. In the game, the player (and up to three other players) is cast as a superhero, tasked with saving the world.
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 50/100[18] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GamesMaster | 72%[19] |
| PlayStation Official Magazine – Australia | 5/10[20] |
| PlayStation Official Magazine – UK | 5/10[21] |
| Push Square | [22] |
The sequel received a bit more mixed reviews than the original according to Metacritic.[18]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Mark Hardy (March 10, 2010). "Introducing PlayStation Move". PlayStation Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ Stephen Totilo (March 11, 2010). "The Must-Play Magic Of PlayStation Move Involves... A Foam Finger?". Kotaku. G/O Media. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "Start the Party! for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Start the Party!". Edge. No. 220. Future plc. November 2010. p. 95.
- ^ Ellie Gibson (September 1, 2010). "Start the Party [date mislabeled as "January 6, 2011"]". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on September 17, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Brian Valay (November 9, 2010). "Famitsu review scores". Nintendo Everything. Archived from the original on March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Jeff Marchiafava (September 1, 2010). "Start the Party: A Minigame Collection That Will End Your Party". Game Informer. GameStop. Archived from the original on March 16, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Daniel R. Bischoff (October 27, 2010). "Start the Party Review". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ Justin Calvert (September 7, 2010). "Start the Party Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Start the Party Review". GameTrailers. Viacom. September 1, 2010. Archived from the original on December 27, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Tom Butler (September 3, 2010). "Start the Party! Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Justin McElroy (September 1, 2010). "PlayStation Move review: Start the Party". Engadget (Joystiq). Yahoo. Archived from the original on September 13, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "Review: Start the Party!". PlayStation: The Official Magazine. No. 38. Future plc. November 2010. p. 70.
- ^ James Newtion (September 22, 2010). "Start the Party Review". Push Square. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ Tom Hoggins (September 7, 2010). "PS Move launch video games review". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on September 9, 2010. Retrieved March 16, 2017.(subscription required)
- ^ David Jenkins (September 15, 2010). "Games review – Start The Party! barely gets going". Metro. DMG Media. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "Moveでパーティ". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "Start the Party! Save the World for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Start the Party! Save the World". GamesMaster. Future plc. January 2012. p. 90.
- ^ "Start the Party! Save the World". PlayStation Official Magazine – Australia. Future plc. January 2012. p. 80.
- ^ "Start the Party! Save the World". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK. Future plc. Christmas 2011.
- ^ Adam Riley (November 22, 2011). "Start the Party: Save the World Review". Push Square. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.