Retrospective critics from outlets like IGN and GameSpot highlighted that the game succeeded wildly if you had a group of friends ready to scream Audioslave lyrics at the top of their lungs. However, it drew some criticism for lacking a dedicated "career mode" and not iterating on the base game's features.
For gamers who owned the USB camera, you could replace the music video with a live feed of your living room, putting you and your friends directly into the game. SingStar Amped
While it didn't reinvent the wheel mechanically compared to previous SingStar games, it retained the rock-solid party modes that made the series famous: Retrospective critics from outlets like IGN and GameSpot