Just Dance Kids 2014
Just Dance Kids 2014 is a 2013 video game for the Wii, Wii U and Kinect for Xbox 360. It is the 13th game released as a part of Ubisoft's Just Dance franchise and the third and final installment produced for the Just Dance Kids spin-off series. Like its predecessors, Just Dance Kids 2014 is a dance-based music game with an emphasis on songs that are popular with children.
Just Dance Kids 2014
- Date
- 2013
- Language
- English
- Genre
- dance video game · music video game · rhythm game
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Just Dance Kids 2014 is a 2013 video game for the Wii, Wii U and Kinect for Xbox 360. It is the 13th game released as a part of Ubisoft's Just Dance franchise and the third and final installment produced for the Just Dance Kids spin-off series. Like its predecessors, Just Dance Kids 2014 is a dance-based music game with an emphasis on songs that are popular with children.
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The game includes original music designed for children, popular music appropriate for children, and music from children's media and nursery rhymes. This edition was released on October 22, 2013 in North America, October 24, 2013 in Australia, and October 25, 2013 in Europe and contains 31 songs. The game was directed by Jeremy Haft and the original music was provided by Boston Soundlabs, with David Ortega serving as executive music producer.
Key facts
Key facts
• Title — Just Dance Kids 2014 • Developer — Ubisoft Osaka • Publisher — Ubisoft • Series — Just Dance • Genre — Music, Rhythm • Composer — Tom Zehnder, Jeff Lopas, Emiliano Almeida, Brian Hazard, Matt Myers • Modes — Single player, multiplayer • Platforms — Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360 • Director — Jeremy Haft • Producer — Nao Higo
Gameplay
Gameplay
Just Dance Kids 2014 features the same gameplay mechanics as the rest of Ubisoft's Just Dance franchise. Players receive points by copying on-screen actors' dance moves to the beat of the music to complete a dance routine. As the players dance, animated score icons appear on screen to evaluate each movement based on accuracy. The on-screen actors seen in Just Dance Kids 2014 are real dancers wearing more conservative clothing or costumes compared to the original series. Depending on which device the game is played on, Just Dance Kids 2014 can be played with motion controllers using the Wii Remote or motion cameras using the Xbox 360 Kinect. The Kinect motion sensing camera allows the dancers to be scored on full body movement, rather than one handed movement tracked by the Wii Remote. Kinect also provides a playback option that allows the player to watch their performance after they have completed the routine.
Track listing
Track listing
• Song — Artist — Year • "7 8 9" — Barenaked Ladies — 2008 • "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" — Harry Belafonte — 1956 • "Do You Love Me" — 1962 • "Fireflies" — Owl City — 2009 • "Footloose" — Kenny Loggins — 1984 • "Fraggle Rock Theme" — Cast of Fraggle Rock — 1983 • "" — Yo Gabba Gabba! — 2008 • "Get Down on It" — Kool & the Gang — 1981 • "Get Ready to Wiggle" — 1999 • "Give Your Heart a Break" — Demi Lovato — 2012 • "Hickory Dickory Dock" — Tom Zehnder — 2013 • "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" — Pat Benatar — 1980 • "Hit the Lights" — Selena Gomez & the Scene — 2012 • "" — Van McCoy — 1975 • "I Like to Move It" — Reel 2 Real featuring The Mad Stuntman — 1993 • "Interstellar Simon" — Color Theory — 2001 • "Magic Carpet Ride" — Steppenwolf — 1968 • "Make It Shine (Victorious Theme Song)" — Victoria Justice — 2010 • "Mary Had a Little Lamb" — Tom Zehnder — 2013 • "One Thing" — One Direction — 2012 • "Party in the Kitchen" — Tom Zehnder — 2013 • "" — Tom Zehnder — 2001 • "Power Ups" — LeetStreet Boys — 2013 • "Problem" — Becky G featuring will.i.am — 2012 • "Put Your Hearts Up" — Ariana Grande — 2011 • "Ready or Not" — Bridgit Mendler — 2012 • "Shout" — 1959 • "Skip to My Lou" — Tom Zehnder — 2013 • "" — Sherman Brothers — 1963 • "Walking on Sunshine" — Katrina and the Waves — 1985 • "We Go Well Together" — Goldheart — 2013
Ratings
Ratings
Just Dance Kids 2014 received an E rating for mild lyrics by ESRB, as opposed to the original series' rating of E10+. While songs, dance moves, and visuals are targeted to younger audiences, the song "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" mentions rum in the lyrics.
Reviews
Reviews
Just Dance Kids 2014 includes 31 songs that would appeal to older children, but remain appropriate for a younger crowd. There are more limited features and the song list cannot be expanded. However, according to game reviews, Just Dance Kids 2014 is recommended for families to play together. Nintendo Life rates Just Dance Kids 2014 "Good", with a 7 out of 10 stars, scoring it above average among other games of the same genre.
Academic Research
Academic Research
Academics have studied the effects of fitness games, including Just Dance Kids 2014, on children's fitness. While active video games increase children's physical activity, one study found that when children enjoyed the game, playing it over time eventually led to decreased physical activity intensity. However, they still maintained positive attitudes and achieved similar fitness levels regardless of feedback from the game.
Continuation
Continuation
Just Dance Kids 2014 was the final installment produced for the Just Dance Kids series, however, the Just Dance franchise continued to market the children's and family audiences. Just Dance games released from 2017 to 2021 feature a separate gameplay option called Kids Mode, which is available on Just Dance 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Kids Mode, like Just Dance Kids, contains music and choreography adapted for children, designed by development experts to encourage promote active and healthy movement. As opposed to the games' primary scoring system, which uses words like "good" or "perfect" when evaluating dance moves, Kids Mode uses words such as "haha", "yay" and "wow". In Kids Mode, players cannot receive rewards, mojos, XP, or compete in challenges.
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Awards and nominations
In 2014, the game was nominated for a British Academy Children's Award. It was nominated for the BAFTA Kids' Vote category for Best Video Game, but lost to Minecraft.
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