B-Boy

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Whether you’re a toprock master, a power move monster or you just can’t stop freezing, B-Boy will have you breaking some serious dance moves. Developed in...
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PS2

PSP

Game Overview

Whether you’re a toprock master, a power move monster or you just can’t stop freezing, B-Boy will have you breaking some serious dance moves. Developed in collaboration with Crazy Legs and DJ Hooch, B-Boy uses a dynamically controlled fighting system to help you battle the best b-boys on the planet. Over the course of an in-depth "B-Boy Life" mode, players build up a crew and battle against real-life superstar b-boys including in-game host Crazy Legs, the legendary and original b-boy, who worked closely with the development team to ensure the game’s authenticity. Players must learn, develop and master more than 800 motion captured moves as they progress from street battles to the world championships, gaining style and respect as they battle their way around the world, visiting 21 realistic venues. 40 rival B-Boys appear in the game in total to challenge and battle the player.

The Good

Tackles an unusual subject, Open-ended dancing fits the context.

The Bad

Nothing is intuitive, The gameplay is repetitive, There's no personality, The graphics are not pretty.

The Bottom Line

Whether you're a toprock master, a power move monster or you just can't stop freezing, B-Boy will have you breaking some serious dance moves. Developed in collaboration with Crazy Legs and DJ Hooch, B-Boy uses a dynamically controlled fighting system to help you battle the best b-boys on the planet. Over the course of an in-depth "B-Boy Life" mode, players build up a crew and battle against real-life superstar b-boys including in-game host Crazy Legs, the legendary and original b-boy, who worked closely with the development team to ensure the game's authenticity. Players must learn, develop and master more than 800 motion captured moves as they progress from street battles to the world championships, gaining style and respect as they battle their way around the world, visiting 21 realistic venues. 40 rival B-Boys appear in the game in total to challenge and battle the player.

Game Screenshots

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Game Features

40 B-Boy characters to do battle with, including world famous B-Boy, Crazy Legs

12 fully licensed motion-captured competitive B-Boys from Europe, Asia and North America

21 authentic world wide locations including Redbull BC One, Freestyle Sessions, UK B-Boy Championships and IBE

40 licensed Hip Hop and classic Funk tracks

Customise your B-Boy with full character personalization -- winning battles allows you to kit yourself out with the latest adidas clothing

Advanced control and animation system allowing full control of your characters power moves, stylish freezes and flare driven combo's

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Vibration Function

Memory
8 MB

Modes
Arcade, Practice, Survival

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.

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