Let me just get this out of the way and say that Jam Sessions isn't really a game. Jam Sessions is a tool or software application for the Nintendo DS that allows you to learn to strum a guitar. There is only one string and you can strum up and down. To start you off there is a tutorial that shows you how to do some basic strumming. Then you have four options to choose from in the main menu. Free Play is the mode where you can strum to your delight, record you songs, and of course practice. You can also turn on the DS mic(when using external speakers or headphones only) to hear yourself sing to your strumming. Tutorials menu will give you tips and show you have to play a song. It also includes ear training so you can tell the difference between chords. Then you have Song mode where you can select a song and sing it. In Song mode the lyrics are displayed and about a third of the songs have a demo to watch and learn. Some songs in Song mode are difficult and with others you can play within hours of using this software. There are themes for the background of your virtual guitar. Distortion to bring in some of that "rock" sound as while as other option to change the sound or your virtual guitar. No power chords, but you can change the palette of existing chords and save them. Also you can use the "L" shoulder button to switch to a secondary set mid song. There are also options to switch strumming up to down and down to up. Options to change the sound coming out of your DS because of how quickly you strum to where you strum and more. You can save five of your creations and then play them back later with effects like Delay. If I had to score Jam Sessions like a typical videogame it would get a 3/10, but as a software application it gets an impressive 8.5/10. I've also written this review for pricegrabber to get the $5 rebate, which isn't a bad idea if you want the game for $24.
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