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Review on Just Dance Kids Wii by Derek Kraft

Revainrating 3 out of 5

fun but requires auto-shuffle

I would give this game 5 stars if it weren't for a huge problem. Just Dance 2 - Adult Version - features shuffle, which simply plays one song at a time without you having to make a choice. However, this is not possible for the KIDS version (with songs like "Old McDonald's" and "BINGO"). In Just Dance Kids each song has to be selected and also 5 steps have to be done between each song and 3 of them have to use the remote control exactly to be able to play. My almost 3 year old loves to dance. I feel good when she listens to one of these songs and dances to it, but I can walk away for about 2-3 minutes before having to run back to the TV to choose the next song for her. I reckon in another 3-6 months she will be able to use the remote accurately enough to do it herself but it's a HUGE pain. Don't get me wrong, I'm not used to leaving my daughter alone in front of a screen for long periods of time. But for half an hour or so a day, I want to be able to fold laundry, cook dinner, or whatever without running back and forth all the time. Let's talk about the technology behind ADHD. Despite this silly oversight on the part of the game's creators, the dancers are a diverse group of children (boys and girls and many nationalities) and the songs are fun and age-appropriate.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • No auto-shuffle