Pap the Disney Gamer's
Highlights: Disney's Sing It Family
Hits
System: Nintendo Wii,
PlayStation 3
Developed by: Zoe Mode

Disney has just as much of a
legacy in the music world as in the animation
industry. From the minute the first few notes
were heard on "Steamboat Willie" to the last
chord in Tangled's musical score, music has
defined the ideals of the company, creating many
fans in the process. So it comes as no surprise
that throughout the years Disney has capitalized
on this greatly, featuring the songs across all
the theme parks and selling them on CD or
through iTunes.

The Disney's Sing It games are
part of that musical legacy, allowing fans young
and old to sing their favorite tunes, whether
they are classic or contemporary. For today's
Gamer Tuesday I will highlight Disney's Sing It:
Family Hits, released in 2010 for the Wii and
PlayStation 3.

The Disney Sing It games play
similarly to other karaoke video games, most
notably Konami's own series, Karaoke Revolution.
The lyrics will appear on-screen along with
footage of the Disney movie the song originated
from. As the lyrics scroll across the screen
several lines appear on top of them. These
represent the pitch you must hit when. For
example, if the lyric demands a high pitch, you
must sing it high. Depending on how accurate
your singing is, the game will grade you. Some
of the ratings include "Great" if you nailed it,
"Awesome" if you came pretty close, and "Nice
Try" if you missed it. If you lack a Wii or PS3
microphone, the game comes bundled with an USB
one.
This edition of the game focuses
on the songs featured in classic and modern
Disney and Pixar films. The full track list is
as follows:
- 101 Dalmatians: Cruella De Vil
- A Bug's Life: The Time of Your Life
- Aladdin: A Whole New World
- Beauty and the Beast: Be Our Guest
- Cars: Real Gone
- Cars: Our Town
- Cinderella: A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes
- Cinderella: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo
- Cinderella: So This Is Love
- Cinderella: The Work Song
- The Jungle Book: I Wanna Be Like You
- The Jungle Book: The Bear Necessities
- Lady and the Tramp: He's A Tramp
- Lilo & Stitch 2: Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
- The Lion King: Can You Feel the Love Tonight
- The Lion King: Hakuna Matata
- The Lion King: I Just Can't Wait To Be King
- The Little Mermaid: Under the Sea

- Mary Poppins:
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
- Monsters, Inc: If I Didn't Have You
- Mulan: Reflection
- The Princess and the Frog: Almost There
- The Princess and the Frog: Dig A Little Deeper
- Peter Pan: You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can
Fly!
- Sleeping Beauty: I Wonder
- Sleeping Beauty: Once Upon a Dream
- Toy Story: You've got a Friend in Me
- Toy Story 2: Woody's Roundup
- Toy Story 2: When She Loved Me
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Winnie
the Pooh
In total, there are 30 Disney
songs to choose from. The track list is great.
The classics and the modern films are evenly
represented. Unfortunately, songs from "Tangled"
are understandably missing, as well as villain
songs. Still, it is a solid selection of songs
everyone is sure to enjoy.

Even if you like to sing just
for fun, there are times where you need a little
help, especially when reaching the high and low
notes and maintaining them. Family Hits features
a mode called "Vocal Coach" where you can learn
these tricks and more, as well as participate in
fun challenges that help you hone your singing
skills. Best of all, the mode is hosted by none
other than Anika Noni Rose, better known as
Tiana from "The Princess and the Frog!
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Finally, it wouldn't be a video
game without some competition. The game allows
you to go head to head with a friend or family
member. You can also pass the microphone as well
as participate in duets.

If you constantly find yourself
belting out a random Disney song by yourself or
with friends, Disney Sing It Family Hits is the
game for you. Even if the voice recognition
mechanics are not perfect, the great selection
of modern and classic songs along with the
"Voice Coach" mode make this a very appealing
game for Disney fans and families.