Samba de Amigo: Party Central, the Switch instalment of Sega’s classic maraca-shaking rhythm game, now has an eShop demo in Europe ahead of its full launch next Tuesday, 29th August.
Sega’s Switch version takes the exuberant rhythm-action of the Dreamcast original – where the goal is essentially to orientate your maraca-ing arms to match the position shown on screen then shake in time with the prompts – but slings in new mini-game-like interludes as songs progress.
Additionally, Love Checker mode is back for those eager to gauge their compatibility with a partner based on the accuracy of their maraca-ing prowess, and there’s an online multiplayer mode, where the aim is to keep the beat and avoid being eliminated.
Party Central features 40 tracks at launch – mixing series staples like La Samba, Macarena, and La Copa de la Vida with more modern pop hits including Carly Rae Jepsen’s I Really Like You and Icona Pop’s I Love It – and additional music is set to follow as paid DLC.