Let’s Sing 2024 review (PS5)

Let’s Sing 2024, developed by Voxler and published by Plaion, brings a fresh take on the long-running karaoke experience. This iteration of the Let’s Sing series introduces significant changes, both in terms of gameplay mechanics and visual elements – we checked out the PlayStation version.

Embarking on a new direction, Let’s Sing 2024 somewhat surprisingly overhauls several key aspects of its predecessor. The avatars in the game have transformed into floating heads and hands, and play a much larger role on screen this time around. But while these new avatars offer extensive customization options, they lack a degree of charm and tend to get in the way more than we liked. The constant presence of these avatars, blocking our view of the music videos with awkward/out of sync animations, feels slightly frustrating and like a step back.

In terms of gameplay modes, Let’s Sing 2024 streamlines its offerings, featuring Career, Karaoke Zone (comprising the familiar Classic and Feat modes), and LS Fest. Career mode, which replaces Legends, takes a more story-focused approach, following your journey to stardom. However, the narrative feels somewhat uninspired, so this isn’t one you’ll play more than once.

LS Fest, on the other hand, shines as the revamped global multiplayer mode in the game. With a dynamic leaderboard and TV-like channels, it offers a compelling and visually engaging multiplayer experience. For fans of the last few editions, however, the removal of Mixtapes and Let’s Party might feel disappointing.

A notable shift in the business model for Let’s Sing that sticks out sees the game adopting a VIP Pass subscription – instead of the old DLC-based model. While the pricing is reasonable, the decision to move away from a one-time purchase model may divide players – especially those who will notice that a lot of the VIP Pass songs are tracks they previously played as DLC purchases.

Let’s Sing 2024 introduces a new song library structure, with the base version featuring only twenty tracks. The International Hits version expands this to thirty-five songs. The tracklisting, subjective as always, features another eclectic mix of tracks. While classic hits like Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” and Ace of Base’s “The Sign” are present, the emphasis is more on modern tracks from the last decade.

While we applaud the bold attempt to rework the entire game, Let’s Sing 2024 is a bit threadbare compared to previous edition. The decision to adopt a new business model and the visual changes might also be met with resistance from longtime fans. So while Let’s Sing 2024 does introduce some positive changes, such as the engaging LS Fest multiplayer mode, it currently falls short of its predecessors. Some issues with app and microphone connectivity also didn’t help – as we found that the PlayStation 4 version was the first Let’s Sing to not support our classic PS3-era mics, while the companion app also struggled to make and maintain a connection on some phones.

Score: 6.6/10