Karaoke serves a number of noble purposes in the grand workings of social interaction. It assists the uncertain. It celebrates the gifted. It forgives the inept. And when paired with a few choice beverages, it can fashion our favorite songs into doorways to good times and big laughs.
Sing Party, a karaoke game for Nintendo's Wii U, succeeds at some of these endeavors. It makes excellent use of the Wii U GamePad and braves new multiscreen setups for party environments. But it also falters. And like an off-key high note, Sing Party's flawed tracklist and simple execution spoil an otherwise enjoyable karaoke performance.
There are predominantly two ways to play Sing Party. Each way employs the GamePad differently, but both are effective. In sing mode, the pad brims with features for the performer or the performer's friends to use. The playlist can be modified in real time while the singer continues uninterrupted. Instrument and vocal levels can be adjusted to bring out the best (or worst) in a performance. And a trivial, but amusing, jam feature provides an extra instrument (drums, guitar, bongos, piano) to play with.
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