Just Dance 4 is a 2012 music rhythm game developed and published by Ubisoft as the fourth main installment of the Just Dance series. Announced at E3 2012 by Flo Rida and Aisha Tyler, it was released on the Wii, the Wii U, the PlayStation 3 (with PlayStation Move), and the Xbox 360 (with Kinect). The Wii, PlayStation Move and Kinect versions were released on October 2, 2012 in Europe and Australia and on October 9, 2012 in North America, The Wii U version was released on November 18, 2012 in North America and on November 30, 2012 in Europe and Australia, as a launch title for the console.[1][2]
| Just Dance 4 | |
|---|---|
 North American cover art for the PlayStation 3 | |
| Developer(s) | |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Series | Just Dance |
| Platform(s) | Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U |
| Release | Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Wii U |
| Genre(s) | Music, rhythm |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
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The gameplay remains similar to other previous Just Dance games, as players are judged on their ability to mimic on-screen dancers performing a routine to a chosen song. Karaoke-styled lyrics have been revamped, with lyrics being highlighted in a pre-set color. New features in Just Dance 4 include dance battle routines, which allows up to two teams of two to fight as one of the two dancers from two previous songs, expansions to the game's Just Sweat mode, unlockable alternate routines for songs, and a "Puppet Master" mode exclusive to the Wii U version, which allows a player to use the Wii U GamePad to serve as a "Master" to manipulate the routine and visuals, allowing them to create their own mashups by choosing any of the four dance moves from all four entries in the Just Dance series, as well as the ability to use the "Strike A Pose" mechanic, in which players will have to match the pose shown on the screen, while the "Master" has to choose which player earn a bonus of 1,000 points or decides not to award the bonus points.[3] Additionally, the Wii U Gamepad can also be used to draw during gameplay, as well as the option to display the lyrics on the Gamepad, and choose the next song while the current song is in progress. Previous additional modes (Simon Says Mode, Playlists, Medley, Speed-Shuffle, and Just Create (Xbox 360 only)) have been dropped. Additionally, the "On Fire" motive (from mostly Goods and Perfects in a row) and effort ratings have been removed, leaving only difficulty ratings and the "Gold Move" motive, which has been dropped in Mashups. The outfits and hairstyles of the dancers are now colored in a realistic style, rather than just solid colors.
Players have "Dance Quests", six missions for each song, that can be completed. Each quest nets the player Mojo points. Downloadable songs do not have dance quests. Players can also create "Dancer Cards", which can display their favorite songs, best scores, challenges, and more. Personal leaderboards are also available for the Wii version of the game.
Track list
editThe game features 50 songs.
Note: Several songs, including "Sexy and I Know It" by LMFAO, "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, "Move Your Body" by Beyonce & "So Good" by B.O.B, were planned to be featured in the game, but were ultimately scrapped for unknown reasons.
- ^ a b Wii U exclusive
- ^ Can be unlocked using the alphanumeric codes found on Cheetos packages.
- ^ a b PAL regions only.
- ^ NTSC only. Available as DLC for PAL regions.
- ^ Available as DLC for NTSC Wii.
- ^ a b c Also available on the Xbox 360 demo version of the game.
- ^ Only available with the special edition on the Wii for PAL regions, but is included on the main track list otherwise.
- ^ Wii U exclusive, but available as DLC for the rest of the platforms.
- ^ Can be unlocked using alphanumeric codes on Cheetos packages, but also available for download for those who haven't unlocked the Cheetos code. The DLC version of "You Make Me Feel..." has a minor adjustment, with the Cheetos mascot, Chester Cheetah, being removed.
Downloadable content
editWii
editDLC's for Wii were available from October 18, 2012 until the closure of the Wii Shop Channel on January 30, 2019.
| Song | Artist | Year | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Part of Me" | Katy Perry | 2012 | October 18, 2012 |
| "You Make Me Feel..." | Cobra Starship featuring Sabi | 2011 | November 21, 2012 (PAL), January 22, 2013 (NTSC) |
| "Gangnam Style" | Psy | 2012 | November 21, 2012 |
| "Funhouse" | Pink | 2009 | November 21, 2012 |
| "Make The Party (Don't Stop)" | Bunny Beatz featuring Liquid | 2012 | November 21, 2012 |
| "Dagomba" | Sorcerer | 2010 | November 21, 2012 (2 re-release) |
| "One Thing" | One Direction | 2012 | December 11, 2012 |
| "Heavy Cross" | Gossip | 2009 | December 11, 2012 |
| "Hit the Lights" | Selena Gomez & the Scene | 2012 | December 11, 2012 |
| "So Glamorous" | The Girly Team | 2012 | December 11, 2012 |
| "Want U Back" | Cher Lloyd featuring Astro | 2012 | December 11, 2012 |
| "We R Who We R" | Kesha | 2010 | January 22, 2013 |
| "Oath" | Cher Lloyd featuring Becky G | 2012 | January 22, 2013 |
| "Boom" | Reggaeton Storm (as made famous by MC Magico and Alex Wilson) | 2005 | January 22, 2013 (3 re-release) |
| "The Lazy Song" | Bruno Mars | 2010 | March 5, 2013 |
| "Gold Dust" | DJ Fresh | 2010 | March 5, 2013 |
| "Professor Pumplestickle" | Nick Phoenix and Thomas J. Bergersen | 2006 | March 5, 2013 (2 re-release) |
| "Die Young" | Kesha | 2012 | April 2, 2013 |
| "Primadonna" | Marina and the Diamonds | 2012 | April 2, 2013 |
| "Baby Girl" | Reggaeton | 2003 | April 2, 2013 (2 re-release) |
Xbox 360
editDLC's for Xbox 360 can also be purchased from the Xbox Live Marketplace.
| Song | Artist | Year | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Part of Me" | Katy Perry | 2012 | October 9, 2012 |
| "You Make Me Feel..." | Cobra Starship featuring Sabi | 2011 | November 21, 2012 (PAL), January 22, 2013 (NTSC) |
| "Gangnam Style" | PSY | 2012 | November 21, 2012 |
| "Funhouse" | Pink | 2009 | November 21, 2012 |
| "Dagomba" | Sorcerer | 2010 | November 21, 2012 (2 re-release) |
| "One Thing" | One Direction | 2012 | December 11, 2012 |
| "Heavy Cross" | Gossip | 2009 | December 11, 2012 |
| "Hit the Lights" | Selena Gomez & the Scene | 2012 | December 11, 2012 |
| "So Glamorous" | The Girly Team | 2012 | December 11, 2012 |
| "Good Girl" | Carrie Underwood | 2012 | December 18, 2012 |
| "Want U Back" | Cher Lloyd featuring Astro | 2012 | December 11, 2012 |
| "We R Who We R" | Kesha | 2010 | January 22, 2013 |
| "Oath" | Cher Lloyd featuring Becky G | 2012 | January 22, 2013 |
| "Boom" | Reggaeton Storm (as made famous by MC Magico and Alex Wilson) | 2005 | January 22, 2013 (3 re-release) |
| "The Lazy Song" | Bruno Mars | 2010 | March 5, 2013 |
| "Gold Dust" | DJ Fresh | 2010 | March 5, 2013 |
| "Professor Pumplestickle" | Nick Phoenix and Thomas J. Bergersen | 2006 | March 5, 2013 (2 re-release) |
| "Die Young" | Kesha | 2012 | April 2, 2013 |
| "Primadonna" | Marina and the Diamonds | 2012 | April 2, 2013 |
| "Baby Girl" | Reggaeton | 2003 | April 2, 2013 (2 re-release) |
PS3
editDLC's for PS3 are region locked (e.g., DLC's bought from US PSN Store will not work on a Region 3 disc).
| Song | Artist | Year | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Part of Me" | Katy Perry | 2012 | October 23, 2012 |
| "You Make Me Feel..." | Cobra Starship featuring Sabi | 2011 | October 23, 2012 (PAL), January 29, 2013 (NTSC) |
| "Gangnam Style" | PSY | 2012 | November 27, 2012 |
| "Funhouse" | Pink | 2009 | November 27, 2012 |
| "Dagomba" | Sorcerer | 2010 | November 27, 2012 (2 re-release) |
| "One Thing" | One Direction | 2012 | December 18, 2012 |
| "Heavy Cross" | Gossip | 2009 | December 18, 2012 |
| "Hit the Lights" | Selena Gomez & the Scene | 2012 | December 18, 2012 |
| "So Glamorous" | The Girly Team | 2012 | December 18, 2012 |
| "Good Girl" | Carrie Underwood | 2012 | December 18, 2012 |
| "Want U Back" | Cher Lloyd featuring Astro | 2012 | December 18, 2012 |
| "We R Who We R" | Kesha | 2010 | January 22, 2013 |
| "Oath" | Cher Lloyd featuring Becky G | 2012 | January 22, 2013 |
| "Boom" | Reggaeton Storm (as made famous by MC Magico and Alex Wilson) | 2005 | January 22, 2013 (3 re-release) |
| "The Lazy Song" | Bruno Mars | 2010 | March 5, 2013 |
| "Gold Dust" | DJ Fresh | 2010 | March 5, 2013 |
| "Professor Pumplestickle" | Nick Phoenix and Thomas J. Bergersen | 2006 | March 5, 2013 (2 re-release) |
| "Die Young" | Kesha | 2012 | March 29, 2013 (NTSC), April 2, 2013 (PAL) |
| "Primadonna" | Marina and the Diamonds | 2012 | March 29, 2013 (NTSC), April 2, 2013 (PAL) |
| "Baby Girl" | Reggaeton | 2003 | March 29, 2013 (NTSC), April 2, 2013 (PAL) (2 re-release) |
Wii U
editDLC's on Wii U were only available in the Nintendo eShop until its closure on March 27, 2023.
| Song | Artist | Year | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Part of Me" | Katy Perry | 2012 | January 3, 2013 (PAL), January 24, 2013 (NTSC) |
| "Gangnam Style" | PSY | 2012 | January 3, 2013 (PAL), January 24, 2013 (NTSC) |
| "Funhouse" | Pink | 2009 | January 3, 2013 (PAL), January 24, 2013 (NTSC) |
| "So Glamorous" | The Girly Team | 2012 | January 3, 2013 (PAL), January 24, 2013 (NTSC) |
| "One Thing" | One Direction | 2012 | February 15, 2013 |
| "Heavy Cross" | Gossip | 2009 | February 15, 2013 |
| "Hit the Lights" | Selena Gomez & the Scene | 2012 | February 15, 2013 |
| "Dagomba" | Sorcerer | 2010 | February 15, 2013 (2 re-release) |
| "Good Girl" | Carrie Underwood | 2012 | February 15, 2013 |
| "We R Who We R" | Kesha | 2010 | February 21, 2013 |
| "You Make Me Feel..." | Cobra Starship featuring Sabi | 2011 | February 21, 2013 |
| "Oath" | Cher Lloyd featuring Becky G | 2012 | February 21, 2013 |
| "Boom" | Reggaeton Storm (as made famous by MC Magico and Alex Wilson) | 2005 | February 21, 2013 (3 re-release) |
| "The Lazy Song" | Bruno Mars | 2010 | March 7, 2013 |
| "Gold Dust" | DJ Fresh | 2010 | March 7, 2013 |
| "Die Young" | Kesha | 2012 | April 18, 2013 |
| "Primadonna" | Marina and the Diamonds | 2012 | April 18, 2013 |
Note: "You Make Me Feel..." is only available as DLC if it has not already been unlocked with a Cheetos code of the exclusive, which had a minor adjustment between the two versions, as the Cheetos mascot, Chester Cheetah, was shown on the Cheetos version, and not on the DLC version.
Reception
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| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 77.00% (PS3)[4] 75.40% (X360)[5] 72.50% (Wii)[6] 67.64% (WiiU)[7] |
| Metacritic | 77/100 (PS3)[8] 77/100 (X360)[9] 74/100 (Wii)[10] 66/100 (WiiU)[11] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameSpot | 7.5/10[12] |
| GamesRadar+ |   [13] |
| IGN | 5.3/10[14] |
| Digital Spy | [15] |
| Hardcore Gamer | 4/5[16] |
Upon release, Just Dance 4 received positive reviews from video game publications. At the review aggregate websites GameRankings and Metacritic, the Wii U version of the game holds an average review score of 67.64% and 66 out of 100 respectively,[7][11] the Wii version of the game holds an average review score of 72.50% and 74 out of 100 respectively,[6][10] the Xbox 360 version of the game holds an average review score of 75.40% and 77 out of 100 respectively,[5][9] and the PlayStation 3 version of the game holds an average review score of 77.00% and 77 out of 100 respectively.[4][8]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Video Game | Just Dance 4 | Won | [17] |
| British Academy of Film and Television | Best Family Game | Nominated | [18] | ||
| 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards | Family Game of the Year | Nominated | [19] |
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- ^ "'Just Dance 4' unveils Puppet Master mode, features dance customisation on Wii U". Polygon. Vox Media. June 5, 2012. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
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- ^ a b "Just Dance 4 for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
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- ^ Walton, Mark (October 25, 2012). "Just Dance 4 Review: There's not much new to Just Dance 4, but it's still one heck of a party game". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 5, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
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- ^ Martin, Liam (October 10, 2012). "'Just Dance 4' review (Xbox 360): Another fun dance floor-filler". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Archived from the original on May 21, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
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- ^ "Games in 2013". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Archived from the original on April 18, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ "2013 Awards Category Details Family Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved November 26, 2023.