Samba de Amigo: Party Central

Samba de Amigo: Party Central

August 29, 2023

Music Meta QuestNintendo Switch

It&s;s time to shake it on center stage in this vibrant rhythm action game. Amigo and his friends are back in Samba de Amigo: Party Central! Pick up your maracas and groove to 40 hit songs from the world&s;s most popular genres, with even more arriving as post-launch DLC! Groove …

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Critic Reviews (39)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Aug 2023
75.0 /100

"I had a great deal of fun with Samba de Amigo: Party Central and am looking forward to playing it more, especially while exploring the online modes so if you&s;re down for a fun-filled maraca-shaking good time, why not monkey …"

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Aldo López Atomix Aug 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

70.0

"If you want to spend fun time with family and friends, you can definitely buy it to enrich your Switch collection, as it is not really an expensive game. However, if you were expecting a revolution in rhythm titles, that&s;s …"

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Alessandra Borgonovo IGN Italy Aug 2023
80.0 /100

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central will capture you with its simple yet efficient gameplay, enriched by new enjoyable features."

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Allyson Cygan NintendoWorldReport Aug 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

50.0

"The song list is largely inoffensive, and it&s;s likely you&s;ll find at least a handful of songs you might like. There are some fun additional modes and options to try that, while imperfect, add more playability to this game. I&s;m …"

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Aug 2023
77.0 /100

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is that game that we will never want to lose sight of, either to sweat a little or to have a pleasant time when we have a visit. It&s;s so entertaining and the song selection …"

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Andre Segers GameXplain Aug 2023
80.0 /100
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Benjamin Bell Netto’s Game Room Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is a game I really like, but it also has many missed opportunities. This is the first Samba de Amigo game that has been accessible since 2008, and instead of serving as a replacement for …"

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Charlie Kelly Checkpoint Gaming Aug 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

38.0

"Samba De Amigo: Party Central isn&s;t quite the revitalisation of the licensed music rhythm game, but it is a decent, weird and charming little title. It&s;s a big deal that the franchise is returning after fifteen years and to celebrate …"

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Charlie Wacholz IGN Aug 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

40.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central brings back the cult classic monkey and all the fun that comes with him, but it does too much in the wrong places. By bombarding the player with no fewer than three different progress bars …"

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Chris Penwell SmashPad Aug 2023
60.0 /100

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is an entertaining music-rhythm game in theory, but it slips on banana peels that Sega threw on the ground constantly. The controls are certainly an improvement from the Wii game, but the game still suffers …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is a fun title that still has some faults. The use of motion controls is fine until the game misreads your movements, while the more traditional gamepad method works well because it does more in …"

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Danilo Di Gennaro 4News.it Aug 2023
78.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"After years of absence, just when all hope seemed lost, SEGA brings Samba de Amigo back to life with Party Central. Even two decades later, the rhythm game is still joyful and sparkling, thanks to a more varied soundtrack than …"

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Dan Villalobos LevelUp Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is all about delivering endless hours of pure fun, whether you&s;re flying solo or partying it up with friends. With spot-on motion controls, a wide range of catchy tunes, the freedom to play wherever the …"

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Diego Gomes NintendoBoy Aug 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is a good attempt to revive a beloved series, but it fails to do so by leaving aside its Latin roots to make room for pop songs that frankly just don&s;t seem to belong in …"

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Dustin Spencer Capsule Computers Aug 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"While Samba de Amigo: Party Central has a few shortcomings, its intense energy and atmosphere demand a great time for all who are willing to give this little mascot the proper shake."

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Eduardo Comerlato Nintendo Blast Aug 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central&s;s party does have a few stumbles, such as the controllers instability and the lack of continuity in its narrative core. However, those factors don&s;t represent an absence of fun. With an attractive concept and a …"

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Eduardo Rebouças Entertainium Aug 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is a fantastic buy for those with enough friends and family that enjoy playing and having fun together. It’s a cartoony game that’s full of care-free charm and Sega’s trademark silliness that we’ve come to …"

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Emanuele Feronato The Games Machine Aug 2023
81.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is the classic game you&s;d hardly start to get a solo game, but it&s;s a must-have at a New Year&s;s Eve, birthday, or any house party. You&s;ll challenge each other to see who&s;s the best …"

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Aug 2023
85.0 /100

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central marks the return of Sega&s;s rhythm music franchise. Amigo is back, the Brazilian monkey who with his maracas must get the best score in the 42 songs available in principle - more via DLC -. …"

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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Aug 2023
82.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Samba De Amigo: Party Central is an addictive and incredibly fun rhythm game and an even better party game."

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Aug 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

48.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is a charming hit of motion-controlled nostalgia, though inconsistent controller detection can be a buzzkill."

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Jason Flatt But Why Tho? Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

38.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is more of a small get-together than a full-on party."

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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"Samba De Amigo: Party Central may not a perfect experience, but it’s fun enough to be a fun addition to any Friday night get-together."

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Kevin Krämer Nintendo Connect Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Fun is guaranteed, and with friends, nothing should stand in the way of a long party night. Just keep in mind that this game also works perfectly as a complement to your existing party game collection, helping to offer your …"

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

35.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central isn&s;t exactly the deepest rhythm game, but there&s;s still fun to be had here, even if the overall product is held back by its finicky Joy-Con controls. A great soundtrack, enjoyable gameplay modes and a …"

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Leo Stevenson PowerUp! Aug 2023
60.0 /100

"Under the right circumstances and with the right people (and possibly the right alcohol) Samba de Amigo: Party Central is a smash."

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Lorenzo Mango Everyeye.it Aug 2023
75.0 /100

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central does not require impeccable execution and absolute ear, nor very developed reflexes (more or less)."

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Mario Seijas IGN Spain Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

38.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is a perfect fit for Nintendo Switch. Its frantic and colorful game modes are the perfect ingredient for an evening with friends, and while I miss game modes to play with a single pair of …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"Reading back through this review it sounds negative, but that’s because I’m coming to it from the perspective of someone who generally plays single-player and is passionate about the skill tester side of rhythm games. Samba de Amigo is one …"

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Michael Beckwith Metro GameCentral Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"A perfectly solid rhythm action experience that manages to cater to casual and experienced players alike, although it lacks ambition."

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Niko Lähteenmäki KonsoliFIN Aug 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

20.0

"Despite technical issues, I have to admit that playing Samba de Amigo: Party Central was simply a blast – and I worked up quite a sweat dancing with my amigos. Nostalgia and that signature Japanese quirkiness are still strongly present …"

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Any grievances mainly involve user interface choices and the occasional motion control hiccup, but there&s;s nothing here that ultimately derails the experience. It&s;s fun, it&s;s entertaining, and it&s;s sometimes a workout. Samba de Amigo: Party Central doesn&s;t shake up its …"

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Patrick Anderson COGconnected Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Overall, Samba de Amigo: Virtual Party is a fun VR rhythm game that gets you dancing and listening to some good songs. I welcome the fresh style and colorful, cartoony characters. The gameplay is solid rhythm fare, and while it …"

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Pilar Waldorf NaviGames Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

20.0

"Samba de Amigo: Party Central is a fun title with which we can play either alone or with other players. In addition, we will be able to play online against other players from all over the world."

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Sammy Hanson MKAU Gaming Aug 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

76.0

"Everything the game has to offer, and the 40 plus songs available with even more on the way, offers so much variety with plenty of replay value, whether playing solo, with friends, or online. The time has come to once …"

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Silvio Mazzitelli IGN Italy Aug 2023
77.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

45.0

"An extremely fun experience to share with friends, an interesting one when playing alone, if you love rhythm games."

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Simon Kwee XGN.nl Aug 2023
90.0 /100

"Samba de Amigo Party Central is a great time thanks to its accessible controls, local coop fun and the huge amount of songs to enjoy. The difficulty is a bit inconsistent however."

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Steve Chambers Loot Level Chill Aug 2023
70.0 /100

"Samba de Amigo isn&s;t perfect, but it&s;s a good time for all, and I can already see this being brought out at parties as an instant ice-breaker."

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Steven Impson Press Start Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Samba de Amigo is a hoot with friends, sure to generate laughs and memorable moments. Just don&s;t expect an engrossing single-player rhythm game experience."

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