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  • Summary: Experience the excitement and the magic of Michael Jackson's iconic music videos and short films through this High Definition rhythm game optimized for the iPad.***This game includes 4 songs. Additional songs can be purchased via the in-game app store.***- Beat It- Smooth Criminal- SpeedExperience the excitement and the magic of Michael Jackson's iconic music videos and short films through this High Definition rhythm game optimized for the iPad.***This game includes 4 songs. Additional songs can be purchased via the in-game app store.***- Beat It- Smooth Criminal- Speed Demon- Blood on the Dance FloorMichael Jackson The Experience in HD invites players on a spectacular interactive journey through the King of Pop's most legendary hits. Built for the iPad and true to Michael Jackson's groundbreaking and visionary work, The Experience introduces a brand new way of playing rhythm games, an experience as close as it gets to dancing on a tablet device.EXPERIENCE A MORE NATURAL WAY TO PLAY RHYTHM GAMESDraw a series of shapes with your fingers according to the beat and choreography of the Michael Jackson avatar.REDISCOVER MICHAEL JACKSON'S CLASSIC MUSIC VIDEOS IN SUPERB HD GRAPHICSPerform legendary choreographies in faithfully recreated signature settings. When its time to take a break from the dancing, gorgeous cinematic cutscenes retell these memorable stories in eye-popping detail and with special effects.FOR ALL AGES AND SKILLSHave fun whether you're a casual game player or a seasoned veteran. Three difficulty levels make this game enjoyable for everyone. VISIT THE IN-GAME APP STOREFor more songs, alternative outfits, spectacular special effects and more!_____________________________________________Learn more at our homepage: www.michaeljacksontheexperience.comLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/michaeljacksontheexperience Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Dec 7, 2011
    80
    Michael Jackson The Experience HD is a really enjoyable rhythm game, with some great visuals and stunning sound.
  2. Dec 18, 2025
    78
    MJ The Experience is nice thanks to a polished gameplay, but the 4 playable songs included are a shame.
  3. Dec 9, 2011
    70
    Michael Jackson: The Experience is a game that manages to get most everything right. The gameplay is uniquely suited to the touch screen, the visuals are top notch, and the spirit of the game captures the fun of Jackson's music videos flawlessly. It's a shame, then, that there's so little of it to go around – and that you're only getting about half the package with your initial purchase.
  4. 70
    Don't expect to be blown away by weeks of fun, but prepare yourself for an hour of pleasant challenges and a strong take on how to make dancing games work on handhelds.
  5. Aug 13, 2012
    60
    The imprecise controls, and surprisingly small song selection hold the game back.
  6. Jan 12, 2012
    50
    It's all just a bit sad really, and while devoted Jackson fans will find more reason than most to gloss over the practical shortcomings of the game, they run the risk of being left even sadder.
  7. Dec 15, 2011
    30
    When a game's so terrible it makes you yearn for the days of Moonwalker on Sega Genesis, there's a problem. Michael Jackson The Experience should have been one of the premier music titles for iPad. Instead, it's one of the worst.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Yes this is an amazing job for the fans.
    I love it.
    Long live the king I now your gonna be back someday
  2. Apr 15, 2021
    10
    This game was the only game is MJ fans could have for a long time. The last one being the moon walker to Snes and Sega. I was supremely happyThis game was the only game is MJ fans could have for a long time. The last one being the moon walker to Snes and Sega. I was supremely happy to play as the King of Pop and dance to his classic well choreographed tunes. Because of that I had to give this a 10. There is nothing wrong with it. I could play it on the go on the phone wherever I was. It’s no longer available which sucks but it’s awesome while it lasted. All I wish for is more songs. It would have been cool to have more. I only remember Thriller Billie Jean, Beat It, Remember The Time, Rock My World, Don’t Stop Til Ya Get Enough and a few others. Much fun always. There won’t be another Michael Jackson so this is the closest thing we will get to him in game form. Please play it if you haven’t yet. I can’t recommend it enough. Expand