Underplayed Gems

Pop Idol: The Official Video Game (2003)

Pop Idol: The Official Video Game cover
Developer
Hothouse Creations
Publisher
Codemasters
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Music

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How it feels

A breezy, customization-friendly rhythm game that lets you role-play your way through a TV talent show without much pressure or intensity.

lightheartedcasualrhythm-basedcompetitivemildly comedicaccessibleperformance-focused

About

American Idol is a rhythm game based on the reality TV singing competition of the same name. Players can create characters of either gender, choosing from several character templates, and then customizing them with body size, skin color, and one of three singing voices per gender. Created characters can then be taken through the game's various modes. In the main Competition mode, players move through different stages patterned after the TV series, from auditions to shows with a live audience and hopefully the finals. Between performances, outfit, hair style and color and make up can be customized, since not only the singing but also the style will be judged.

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