It's unfortunate that the release of Lips: Number One Hits is marred with so many dramatic missteps as it really could have been a great entry point for newcomers to the series. However, the game manages to create value conflicts with new users who don't get a great value as they must by another mic just to use the game as it's intended. Existing users are also value-challenged being unable to import their songs and getting very few new features.
As an enhancement from the first game the user interface changes are welcomed, but it's so similar mechanically to the first it makes no sense to pick the game up lest you're a huge Lips who's not satisfied with the existing DLC offers. Until iNiS and Microsoft Game Studios publish either a dual-microphone bundle for new users or enable song importing from the first game only the most dedicated Lips fans should consider the game.
On this edition of Know Your Industry, Loading Reality gets the chance to have a chat with Roger Kurtz, one of the Producers for the upcoming Lips: Party Classics and the already released Lips: Number One Hits. He describes his pursuit of getting into gaming by taking it slow, favorite experiences working with Lips, top tracks in his Lips playlist, and what to expect from the newest game in the Lips series.
I love the Lips series and can't wait to get my hands on Party Classics. A lot of songs in that game that have needed to be on a singing game.
IG writes: "Parents! Were you there in 80 years is so crazy that Culture Club and the Pet Shop Boys to and uninvited were turned? Children! Annoy you if you die to the fact that Lady Gaga and Jason Mraz TMF not to be hit? I hope you both questions with a firm "no" is answered, otherwise you can instantly scroll to the bottom, watch the score and three points from pulling. Lips: Number One Hits contains as usual mountain of bad pop music nearly all decades."
Pads & Panels writes: "Lips: Number One Hits attempts to make karaoke at home an enjoyable experience, but a limited song selection, inconsistent scoring and some technical issues make it nothing more than a one-hit wonder."
