Lips: Number One Hits
Encyclopedia
Lips: Number One Hits is a karaoke video game for the Xbox 360
console, and the follow-up to the 2008 title Lips
. Like its predecessor, the game was developed by iNiS
and published by Microsoft Game Studios
. It was released on October 20, 2009 in North America and October 23 in Europe and received generally average reviews. Spin-offs of the game have also been released, including Lips: Deutsche Partyknaller and Lips: Canta en Español
.
Lips: Number One Hits features the use of motion-sensitive microphones, which is also compatible with other music video games such as The Beatles: Rock Band
. The game is sold separately, and in packages including one and two microphones.
Each copy of Lips: Number One Hits includes a redemption code for downloading one of three 5-song track packs for free.
The Lips: Number One Hits song list consists solely of songs that have reached the number one position on major global charts. In addition to this, players with a Lips
save data on their hard drive will be able to select songs from the first game via a hot swap feature. 40 master tracks are included on disc in Number One Hits. Coldplay
's Viva la Vida is featured as this game's theme song.
Downloadable content for both games is also confirmed to be cross-compatible between both Lips titles. Some DLC do not carry over from Lips to Lips #1 hits.
Following the release of Lips: Number One Hits, two additional titles were released specifically for European audiences. Lips: Deustche Partyknaller was released October 30, 2009 with 40 popular German songs. Lips: Canta en Español
was released November 13, 2009 with 35 Spanish
tracks.
On December 2009, Lips: Party Classics
was announced, offering 40 new tracks popular from karaoke venues. It was released in Spring 2010.
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
console, and the follow-up to the 2008 title Lips
Lips (video game)
Lips is a video game for the Xbox 360. Lips was developed by iNiS and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The game features the use of motion sensitive wireless microphones and supports the use of songs already owned through a Zune or iPod. The game was released on November 18, 2008 in North...
. Like its predecessor, the game was developed by iNiS
INiS
is a Japanese video game developer that specializes in rhythm games. It was co-founded by Keiichi Yano on February 3, 1997. The name iNiS is an acronym and it stands for "infinite Noise of the inner Soul."-Games developed:-Engines:...
and published by Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Studios is the video game production wing for Microsoft, responsible for the development and publishing of games for the Xbox, Xbox 360, Games for Windows and Windows Phone platforms. They were established in 2002 as Microsoft Game Studios to coincide with the release of the Xbox, before...
. It was released on October 20, 2009 in North America and October 23 in Europe and received generally average reviews. Spin-offs of the game have also been released, including Lips: Deutsche Partyknaller and Lips: Canta en Español
Lips: Canta en Español
Lips: Canta en Español is a karaoke video game for the Xbox 360 console, released in Spain as a follow-up to the 2008 title Lips....
.
Lips: Number One Hits features the use of motion-sensitive microphones, which is also compatible with other music video games such as The Beatles: Rock Band
The Beatles: Rock Band
The Beatles: Rock Band is a 2009 music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games, and distributed by Electronic Arts. It is the third major console release in the Rock Band music video game series, in which players can simulate the playing of rock music by using...
. The game is sold separately, and in packages including one and two microphones.
Each copy of Lips: Number One Hits includes a redemption code for downloading one of three 5-song track packs for free.
Gameplay
Number One Hits remains with the core of its patched predecessor, while offering some new features:- Scoring has been enhanced to include a streak multiplier, much like Rock BandRock BandRock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
. - Awardable achievements.
- Unlockable clothes and accessories for Xbox Live avatars.
Soundtrack
The Lips: Number One Hits song list consists solely of songs that have reached the number one position on major global charts. In addition to this, players with a Lips
Lips (video game)
Lips is a video game for the Xbox 360. Lips was developed by iNiS and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The game features the use of motion sensitive wireless microphones and supports the use of songs already owned through a Zune or iPod. The game was released on November 18, 2008 in North...
save data on their hard drive will be able to select songs from the first game via a hot swap feature. 40 master tracks are included on disc in Number One Hits. Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
's Viva la Vida is featured as this game's theme song.
Downloadable content for both games is also confirmed to be cross-compatible between both Lips titles. Some DLC do not carry over from Lips to Lips #1 hits.
Reception and Legacy
Lips: Number One Hits received average reviews, slightly better than reviews given to the original Lips. Reviewers noted great improvements in gameplay and scoring, and the inclusion of avatars throughout the game. Negative feedback stemmed from long menu load times, disc swapping between Lips titles, and the number of new achievements.Following the release of Lips: Number One Hits, two additional titles were released specifically for European audiences. Lips: Deustche Partyknaller was released October 30, 2009 with 40 popular German songs. Lips: Canta en Español
Lips: Canta en Español
Lips: Canta en Español is a karaoke video game for the Xbox 360 console, released in Spain as a follow-up to the 2008 title Lips....
was released November 13, 2009 with 35 Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
tracks.
On December 2009, Lips: Party Classics
Lips: Party Classics
Lips: Party Classics is a video game for the Xbox 360, and the second follow-up to the original Lips. Party Classics is being developed by iNiS and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The game, like all the other titles in the main Lips series, features the use of motion sensitive wireless...
was announced, offering 40 new tracks popular from karaoke venues. It was released in Spring 2010.
External links
- Official website (Re-directs to Marketplace)
- Lips Fansite
- Official Lips Xbox.com page