Only one month passed between the publication of Lips: Party Classics, the previous game in the main series, and the release of I the 80s, the fourth main game in the series. The emphasis of this version is, as the name suggests, on the music of the 1980s, and the core gameplay mechanics have not been significantly altered in any significant way.
You may purchase the game on its own or as part of a cordless microphone bundle. In the same way, that standard USB microphones may be used with Lips: Party Classics, microphones from other games such as Rock Band or Guitar Hero can also be used. Because these peripherals are not motion sensitive, it is not possible to control your avatar’s movements, play minigames, or use percussion instruments with them. Importing custom music into the Freestyle mode from a USB drive is still possible. This feature is available. The issue with swapping discs in the previous game is still active.
The following songs are on the tracklist: * ABC – The Look of Love.
- Alphaville – Forever Young
- Bananarama – Cruel Summer
- Blondie – Dreaming
- The Buggles – Video Killed the Radio Star
- Chicago – You’re the Inspiration
- The Communards – Don’t Leave Me This Way
- Culture Club – Do You Want to Hurt Me
- The Cure – Boys Don’t Cry
- David Bowie – Let’s Dance
- Devo – Whip It
- Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On, Eileen
- Duran Duran – Rio
- The Beat – Mirror in the Bathroom
- Erasure – A Little Respect
- Feargal Sharkey – A Good Heart
- Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Relax
- Huey Lewis & The News – The Power of Love
- Human League – Don’t You Want Me
- J. Geils Band – Centerfold
- Joan Jett and The Blackhearts – Bad Reputation
- Kajagoogoo – Too Shy
- Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine
- Kim Carnes – Bette Davis Eyes
- Kim Wilde – Kids in America
- Kool & The Gang – Celebration
- Madness – Our House
- New Order – Blue Monday ’88
- Nik Kershaw – The Riddle
- Pat Benatar – Love is a Battlefield
- The Police – Roxanne
- The Pretenders – Don’t Get Me Wrong
- Rick James – Super Freak
- Simple Minds – Alive and Kicking
- Soft Cell – Tainted Love
- Spandau Ballet – Gold
- Tears for Fears – Shout
- Toni Basil – Mickey
- Ultravox – Vienna
- Yazoo – Don’t Go
