American Idol (video game)

2003 video game

2003 video game

Pop Idol

North American PlayStation 2 cover art

Developer(s)| Hothouse Creations
Möbius Entertainment (GBA)
Publisher(s)| Codemasters
Platform(s)| PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Advance
Release| PlayStation 2

* EU: November 7, 2003
* NA: November 11, 2003

Microsoft Windows

* EU: November 7, 2003
* NA: November 18, 2003

Game Boy Advance

* NA: November 18, 2003
* EU: November 21, 2003

Genre(s)| Rhythm
Mode(s)| Single-player, multiplayer

American Idol (Pop Idol in the United Kingdom) is a rhythm video game developed by Hothouse Creations and published by Codemasters for PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows and Game Boy Advance. It is based on the reality talent show franchise Idol. The American version uses footage from the second season of the show, in which Ruben Studdard won the season.[citation needed] An Xbox version was planned and advertised in Germany and the UK in 2004 but cancelled.[1]

## Reception

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Reception

Aggregate scoreAggregator| Score

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GBA| PC| PS2
Metacritic| N/A| 39/100[12]| 41/100[13]
Review scoresPublication| Score

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GBA| PC| PS2
Electronic Gaming Monthly| N/A| N/A| 1.5/10[2]
Game Informer| N/A| N/A| 6.25/10[3]
GameSpot| N/A| 4.7/10[4]| 5.1/10[5]
IGN| N/A| 3.3/10[6]| 4/10[7]
Nintendo Power| 3.2/5[8]| N/A| N/A
Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine| N/A| N/A| [9]
PC Gamer (UK)| N/A| 30%[10]| N/A
X-Play| N/A| N/A| [11]

Pop Idol received "generally unfavorable" reviews for its PC and PS2 versions, according to review aggregator Metacritic. The Game Boy Advance version did not receive enough reviews to reach a consensus.[12][13]

X-Play gave the game's PS2 version a 1 out of 5, complaining about the gameplay consisting of pressing buttons in time to judge the character's singing and not on the player's actual singing.[11] IGN's Ed Lewis was similarly negative, criticizing the game for having "no singing ability required and only minimal rhythmic ability", the extremely simplistic button inputs, and the lack of any reward for completion of the game, ultimately giving the game 4/10 and stating anyone who bought it had been "duped".[14]

Nintendo Power's reviewers gave the GBA version of the game an overall score of 3.2 out of 5.[8]

## Related games

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In addition to the release of Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol for the PlayStation 2 on January 2, 2007, a sequel Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore was released during the 1st quarter of 2008 following its direct sequel Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 which was released on November 18, 2008.

An iPhone application entitled American Idol: The Game was released on the App Store. It was released by Electronic Arts on July 3, 2009. Omaha Sternberg of Macworld rated the game 4.5 out of 5 stars. The application has received mixed reviews from its users.

## References

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1. ^ Codemasters (2004), Codemasters Advetisement 2004 - American Idole (Germany & UK), retrieved 2024-03-03
2. ^ EGM Staff (February 2004). "American Idol (PS2)". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 176\. p. 114\. Archived from the original on 2004-03-01. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
3. ^ Mason, Lisa (February 2004). "American Idol (PS2)". Game Informer. No. 130\. p. 103\. Archived from the original on 2004-08-15. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
4. ^ Davis, Ryan (2004-03-31). "American Idol Review (PC)". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
5. ^ Davis, Ryan (2003-12-12). "American Idol Review (PS2)". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
6. ^ Lewis, Ed (2004-01-28). "American Idol Review (PC)". IGN. Archived from the original on 2014-03-20. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
7. ^ Lewis, Ed (2003-11-19). "American Idol (PS2)". IGN. Archived from the original on 2014-03-20. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
8. ^ a b "American Idol". Nintendo Power. Vol. 177\. February 2004. p. 152.
9. ^ "American Idol". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. February 2004. p. 101.
10. ^ "Pop Idol". PC Gamer UK. December 2003.
11. ^ a b D'Aprile, Jason (2004-02-24). "'American Idol' (PS2) Review". X-Play. Archived from the original on 2004-03-15. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
12. ^ a b "American Idol for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
13. ^ a b "American Idol for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
14. ^ Lewis, Ed (2003-11-20). "American Idol". IGN. Retrieved 2024-11-13.

## External links

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* American Idol at MobyGames

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American Idol

* Episodes
* Season 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5
* 6
* 7
* 8
* 9
* 10
* 11
* 12
* 13
* 14
* 15
* 16
* 17
* 18
* 19
* 20
* 21
* 22

Finalists|

| Winners|

* Kelly Clarkson
* Ruben Studdard
* Fantasia Barrino
* Carrie Underwood
* Taylor Hicks
* Jordin Sparks
* David Cook
* Kris Allen
* Lee DeWyze
* Scotty McCreery
* Phillip Phillips
* Candice Glover
* Caleb Johnson
* Nick Fradiani
* Trent Harmon
* Maddie Poppe
* Laine Hardy
* Just Sam
* Chayce Beckham
* Noah Thompson
* Iam Tongi
* Abi Carter

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Runners-up|

* Justin Guarini
* Clay Aiken
* Diana DeGarmo
* Bo Bice
* Katharine McPhee
* Blake Lewis
* David Archuleta
* Adam Lambert
* Crystal Bowersox
* Lauren Alaina
* Jessica Sanchez
* Kree Harrison
* Jena Irene
* Clark Beckham
* La'Porsha Renae
* Caleb Lee Hutchinson
* Alejandro Aranda
* Arthur Gunn
* Willie Spence
* HunterGirl
* Megan Danielle
* Will Moseley

Other alumni|

* Nikki McKibbin
* Josh Gracin
* Jennifer Hudson
* Lucky Daye
* Elliott Yamin
* Chris Daughtry
* Kellie Pickler
* Mandisa
* Danny Gokey
* Anoop Desai
* Felicia Barton
* Todrick Hall
* Tori Kelly
* Haley Reinhart
* Colton Dixon
* Monogem
* Angie Miller
* Daniel Seavey
* Gabby Barrett
* Catie Turner
* Lauren Spencer-Smith
* Benson Boone
* Cameron Whitcomb

Winners' singles|

* "A Moment Like This"
* "Flying Without Wings"
* "I Believe"
* "Inside Your Heaven"
* "Do I Make You Proud"
* "This Is My Now"
* "The Time of My Life"
* "No Boundaries"
* "Beautiful Day"
* "I Love You This Big"
* "Home"
* "I Am Beautiful"
* "As Long as You Love Me"
* "Beautiful Life"
* "Falling"
* "Flame"
* "23"

Concert tours|

* 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5
* 6
* 7
* 8
* 9
* 10
* 11
* 12
* 13
* 14
* 16

Related programming|

* Idol (franchise)
* American Juniors
* Idol Christmas
* Idol Extra
* Idol Gives Back
* Idol Rewind
* World Idol

Related articles|

* Alumni album sales
* Alumni awards and nominations
* Alumni in film, television and theater
* Alumni single sales
* Compilation series
* Controversies
* Discography
* Finalists
* Hot 100 singles
* "Judge Me Tender"
* The American Idol Experience
* Video game

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