Metascore
41

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 14
  2. Negative: 9 out of 14
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  1. Is it the next "DDR?" No. Will a 13 year old girl love this game? Yeah, I think so.
  2. Nothing more than an unpolished, but promising, rhythm title. [Feb 2004, p.103]
  3. It’s a very simple concept, if you’re a Pop Idol fan then you’ve probably already put in your pre-order for this game, if you’re not then it’s better left staying away from this game it’s simply too shallow and doesn’t last long enough to warrant more then a rent.
  4. A couple of years ago this title might have flown but there are just too many music games currently available for the PS2, and American Idol just seems like a quick and dirty knockoff to cash in on the fever of the show.
  5. If you want a good rhythm game, look elsewhere. And if you want American Idol, just go watch the show.

Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003
User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Negative: 7 out of 14
  1. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    I HATE SIMON COWELL SO MUCH I WANT TO SHOOT HIM 328 TIMES, THROW HIM DOWN A RIVER AND DROP HIM OFF OF A CLIFF. But other than that pretty good game
  2. HenrikS.
    Jun 7, 2007
    3
    Well, much like the show itself. Repetitive, boring, and not worth the time spent on it.
  3. EM
    Feb 9, 2005
    10
    I think this game is brilliant! I can't put it down!