Samba de Amigo

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• Samba de Amigo

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00004WKKC
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 19, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,640 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

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Even those of us who have tin ears can make music with Latin America's musical rattle, the maraca. The idea in Samba de Amigo is to use visual cues to shake your maracas in time with the music's rhythm. Although that might sound easy, it's not. The visual cues prompt you more than just to shake them, but where to shake them, and in three levels between your head and your knees. In other words, think of Samba de Amigo as a cross between Dance Dance Revolution and semaphore. The game requires quick reflexes, great timing, and powerful concentration.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hahaha.... this... game... is... so... much... hahaha!, November 20, 2000

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Chris Peters (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samba de Amigo (Video Game)

I cannot stop laughing, this game is so much fun. All my friends are rolling on the floor laughing at themselves, but they keep playing because it is so much fun (and they are a tough crowd). Samba de Amigo is the *perfect* party game, because absolutely everyone comes over to see what is going on, and even the stiffest square will eventually give it a go. I can actually get my grandmother to play.

Samba de Amigo is a music game, in which you shake maracas to the beat of the music. You shake 'em high, you shake 'em low, you shake 'em fast, you shake 'em slow :) You strike funny poses at times, and the rythmns gets harder, but the fun never goes away. It's one of those simple things that makes you think "Why did anyone think of this before?"

ps - you absolutely must buy the maraca controllers to play this game if you want to enjoy it. Get 2 sets - after one party, you'll feel that you got your money's worth.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FUN! FUN! FUN! ! !, February 26, 2001

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"denegar" (North Little Rock, AR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samba de Amigo (Video Game)

Amazing. I have been wanting to buy this game for a while, and I had trouble finding a set of the maracas controllers. Finally this past weekend my wife and I bought the game along with 2 sets of controllers, and I have never had such an enjoyable 2-player gaming experience. The arcade mode is a blast, and there are several very amusing mini games as well (like whack-a-mole). This has got to be the best party game ever made. As a plus, it gets your whole body moving to the beat, think of it as an excersize routine and video game all in one! I actually worked up a sweat while playing it. Samba de Amigo is the most innovative console game I have ever seen, and it is a true testament to the amazing game designers at Sega. Anyone who loves to have fun should own this game with the maracas controllers.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Total gaming pleasure, January 10, 2001

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Mr Snap - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samba de Amigo (Video Game)

I picked up Samba not thinking I'd enjoy it but boy was I wrong. Samba had me hooked instantly and the following day I went out bought the maracas. I must say the game is great with just the controller but it's totally fun with the maracas.

During a recent family party, I put the game on and had everyone doing the maracas in no time! People who never really played games before were having a blast!

Part of the fun of the game is trying to win new music by beating the "Challenge" mode which can be quite difficult. But it's worth it when you unlock new tunes to shake your maracas too! Even young gamers can have fun playing "Whack a mole" with the maracas. This game is pure genius.

Also, you can download tunes off of the Samba web site via your Dreamcast. Finally, a game for the masses and one that will turn you into a dancing fool!