Scissors at the ready, ladies and gentlemen. Your favourite fashion designer is back with JoJo's Fashion Show: World Tour, the latest in the style-swapping time management series, this time developed by iWin. This time around, JoJo's daughter, Ros, has finally struck off to pursue her own career, leaving JoJo in need of a new assistant. After some rather unqualified applicants, she settles on Hayley, a young and talented designer hungry for success of her own. But is Hayley really as sweet and devoted to JoJo as she seems? How far is she willing to go to get to the top? And will you care? Probably not, since it's hard to get very riled up about a story that plays out with three pieces of dialogue or less in between stages. But you don't come to JoJo for life-changing drama, and what she lacks in story depth she more than makes up with the fast-paced fashion matching you've come to enjoy, now in brand new locations. And yes, it's faaaaabulous. Mostly.
As JoJo travels around the world, it's your job to assemble the styles she needs on each stage, picking out appropriate pieces for your models before the time runs out. Above each model's head is a tag displaying the style they're to be dressed for, and clicking on it will bring up a list of qualifiers that will help you pick and choose from the clothing items at the bottom of the screen. Dress your models as closely to the style rules as possible to rack up the points, and get at least a three star ranking to continue.
Along with the styles you're familiar with, World Tour appropriately enough introduces fashions from all over the world. Urban Rasta, Amsterdam Street, Royal Casual... all of them are appropriate for the regions you'll unlock them in, and they add some much needed variety to the lineup. The ability to create your own pieces before each show is also surprisingly well done. You can choose from multiple clothing styles, patterns, colours, and more to help score big on the runway.
The updated look of the game winds up being a mixed bag of hits and misses. It's not simply a matter of change being bad, since the new, bigger, more detailed pieces of clothing are welcome. However, the character design feels a little unbalanced, placing the stylised appearance of the main characters alongside the uber realistic (and a little frightening) models. JoJo's new assistant, Hayley, is also rather spectacularly unlikeable, mainly due to the snotty tone of voice used for all her commentary. Admittedly, this is mostly on purpose for the story, but it doesn't help you from gritting your teeth whenever she opens her mouth while you're running late on the catwalk.
Analysis: Somewhere inside me, possibly buried beneath a pair of frayed blue-jeans and several mis-matched sets of scuffed sneakers, there's a fashionista shrieking to get out. Which is not, of course, to say that I create anything that anyone would actually wear in the JoJo series. Something about stringing together competent outfits that don't actually make your eyes bleed in the series' trademark bright, beautiful style is just very satisfying.
This hasn't changed with the third installment. JoJo's playing it safe by changing only her aesthetics, and in fact, even the photo shoot levels, which were introduced with the second game, have gone the way of the dodo. You're shackled to the runway for the duration. Since this gameplay is precisely what appeals to most fans to begin with, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it does leave World Tour feeling a bit like it should have been an expansion rather than it's own game.
In fact the biggest "problem" with the game might not even be a problem at all, depending on your point of view. It's just far too easy now to get a five star show without even trying. Slapping together an outfit that gets the highest rating just because it matches the bare-bones criteria of the style doesn't feel satisfying. And while the clothes do look better there's also less of them. Fewer pre-made pieces for each style means it's a cinch to make "signature outfits" previous titles in the series had you crossing your fingers for.
World Tour doesn't change much in JoJo's tried-and-tested formula, but is that such a bad thing? The core gameplay has never been a problem with those for whom it appealed to, and while the new look was mostly unnecessary, it does help keep things fresh along with the new styles. If you don't like JoJo and her particular brand of fashion-oriented gameplay by now, World Tour probably won't make a convert out of you. But if you're already a fan, the third in the series is a welcome addition that will keep you busy. Just be prepared for the oddly pleading eyes of the wooden-postured models to follow you into your nightmares.
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Jojo's Fashion Show World Tour Walkthrough
TOKYO
1-1: Leaving the Nest
Female models
Styles used: Gothic Loli, Kimono Krazy
1-2: Fashion Disaster
Female models
Signature Outfits introduced
Styles used: Gothic Loli, Kimono Krazy
New styles for design: Gothic Loli (F), Kimono Krazy (F)
1-3: Go Cal State!
Male models
Styles used: Gothic Loli, Kimono Krazy
New styles for design: Gothic Loli (M), Kimono Krazy (M)
1-4: A Perfect Match
Female models
Styles used: Loli
New styles for design: Loli (F)
1-5: Introducing Avett
Female models
Styles used: Gothic Loli, Loli
New styles for design: N/A
1-6: Fitting In
Female models
Styles used: Gothic Loli, Kimono Krazy, Loli
New styles for design: N/A
1-7: Second Thoughts
Female models
Styles used: Tokyo Street
New styles for design: Tokyo Street (F)
1-8: Tokyo Blues
Female models
Styles used: Kimono Krazy, Gothic Loli, Tokyo Street
New styles for design: N/A
1-9: While Ros is Away . . .
Male models
Styles used: Kimono Krazy, Gothic Loli, Tokyo Street
New styles for design: Tokyo Street (M)
1-10: A Fresh Start
Female models
Styles used: Gothic Loli, Loli, Kimono Krazy, Tokyo Street
New styles for design: N/A
AMSTERDAM
2-1: A Mysterious Call
Female models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street
New styles for design: Amsterdam Street (F)
2-2: Master and Student
Female models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Tokyo Street, Loli
New styles for design: N/A
2-3: What a "Coincidence"
Female models
Styles used: Urban Rasta
New styles for design: Urban Rasta (F)
2-4: A Daughter Knows
Female models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Gothic Loli, Urban Rasta
New styles for design: N/A
2-5: Dessert Flirt
Male models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Kimono Krazy
New styles for design: Amsterdam Street (M)
2-6: Slings and Arrows
Supermodel power up
Male models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Tokyo Street, Gothic Loli
New styles for design: N/A
2-7: Not Clicking
Female models
Styles used: Provocative
New styles for design: Provocative (F)
2-8: Two Hearts Apart
Female models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Urban Rasta, Provocative
New styles for design: N/A
2-9: Progress
Male models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Urban Rasta
New styles for design: Urban Rasta (M)
2-10: A Desperate Choice
Female models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Tokyo Street, Gothic Loli, Urban Rasta
New styles for design: N/A
LONDON
3-1: Chemistry
Female models
Styles used: Royal Casual
New styles for design: Royal Casual (F)
3-2: Fair Weather Fan
Female models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Royal Casual
New styles for design: N/A
3-3: Hayley's Big Break
Male models
Styles used: Kimono Krazy, Urban Rasta, Royal Casual
New styles for design: Royal Casual (M)
3-4: Storm on the Horizon
Female models
Styles used: Kimono Krazy, Royal Casual, Tokyo Street
New styles for design: N/A
3-5: Think Fast
Female models
Styles used: London Street
New styles for design: London Street (F)
3-6: Sharing the Spotlight
Female models
Styles used: Gothic Loli, London Street, Urban Rasta
New styles for design: N/A
3-7: Easily Replaced?
Male models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Tokyo Street, London Street
New styles for design: London Street (M)
3-8: A Shoulder to Cry On
Male models
Styles used: London Street , Urban Rasta, Royal Casual
New styles for design: N/A
3-9: Deja Vu
Female models
Styles used: Sophisticate Bride
New styles for design: Sophisticate Bride
3-10: Priorities
Female models
Styles used: Gothic Loli, Loli, Royal Casual, Sophisticate Bride
New styles for design: N/A
JAKARTA
4-1: An Honest Mistake
Female models
Styles used: Bold Betawi
New styles for design: Bold Betawi (F)
4-2: Can't Please Them All
Female models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Bold Betawi, Urban Rasta
New styles for design: N/A
4-3: If Words Were Acid
Female models
Styles used: Jakarta Street
New styles for design: Jakarta Street (F)
4-4: Persona Non Grata
Female models
Styles used: Bold Betawi, London Street, Jakarta Street
New styles for design: N/A
4-5: A Golden Opportunity
Male models
Styles used: Kimono Krazy, London Street, Bold Betawi
New styles for design: Bold Betawi (M)
4-6: A Star is Born
Male models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Gothic Loli, Bold Betawi
New styles for design: N/A
4-7: Newfound Celebrity
Female models
Styles used: Indonesian Bridal
New styles for design: Indonesian Bridal (F)
4-8: A Meddling Stranger
Female models
Styles used: Indonesian Bridal, Sophisticate Bride, Loli
New styles for design: N/A
4-9: Overseas Jealousy
Male models
Styles used: Bold Betawi, Royal Casual, Jakarta Street
New styles for design: Jakarta Street (M)
4-10:
Female models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Bold Betawi, Indonesian Bridal, Jakarta Street
New styles for design: N/A
RIO DE JANEIRO
5-1:
Female models
Styles used: Carnival
New styles for design: Carnival (F)
5-2: Losing Her Edge?
Female models
Styles used: Kimono Krazy, Indonesian Bridal, Carnival
New styles for design: N/A
5-3: Fuel on the Fire
Female models
Styles used: Copacabana
New styles for design: Copacabana (F)
5-4: News Fit to Print
Female models
Styles used: Provocative, Copacabana, Jakarta Street
New styles for design: N/A
5-5 Damage Control
Male models
Styles used: Jakarta Street, Tokyo Street, Copacabana
New styles for design: Copacabana (M)
5-6: Falling Apart
Female models
Styles used: Bold Betawi, Kimono Krazy, Carnival
New styles for design: N/A
5-7: More Bad Press
Female models
Styles used: Carnival, Copacabana, Jakarta Street
New styles for design: N/A
5-8: Promises, Promises . . .
Female models
Styles used: Rio Street
New styles for design: Rio Street (F)
5-9: Passing the Torch?
Female models
Styles used: Rio Street, London Street, Tokyo Street
New styles for design: N/A
5-10: Ice Cream Scheme
Female models
Styles used: Copacabana, Carnival, Provocative, Rio Street
New styles for design: N/A
PARIS
6-1: Ah Paris!
Female models
Styles used: Paris Street
New styles for design: Paris Street (F)
6-2: Upping the Ante
Female models
Styles used: Paris Street, Amsterdam Street, Tokyo Street
New styles for design: N/A
6-3: Pulling the Switch
Female models
Styles used: Paris Street, London Street, Royal Casual
New styles for design: N/A
6-4: The Scarecrow Effect
Female models
Styles used: Moulin Rouge
New styles for design: Moulin Rouge (F)
6-5: Hayley to the Rescue
Female models
Styles used: Moulin Rouge, Gothic Loli, Sophisticate Bride
New styles for design: N/A
6-6: Another Standing "O"
Female models
Styles used: Opera
New styles for design: Opera (F)
6-7: A Friendly Date
Female models
Styles used: Moulin Rouge, Royal Casual, Opera
New styles for design: N/A
6-8: A Daughter's Love
Male models
Styles used: Bold Betawi, Royal Casual, Opera
New styles for design: Opera (M)
6-9: In For a Penny . . .
Male models
Styles used: London Street, Tokyo Street, Opera
New styles for design: N/A
6-10: Trouble in Paradise
Female models
Styles used: Moulin Rouge, Bold Betawi, Paris Street, Opera
New styles for design: N/A
BARCELONA
7-1: Giving up the Reins
Female models
Styles used: Flamenco
New styles for design: Flamenco (F)
7-2: All Things Must End
Female models
Styles used: Carnival, Opera, Flamenco
New styles for design: N/A
7-3: Hurrah for Hayley
Female models
Styles used: Bullfighter
New styles for design: Bullfighter (F)
7-4: Happy Reunion
Female models
Styles used: Bullfighter, Moulin Rouge, Flamenco
New styles for design: N/A
7-5: Where the Heart Is
Male models
Styles used: Gothic Loli, Opera, Flamenco
New styles for design: Flamenco (M)
7-6: Ros is Back
Male models
Styles used: Flamenco, Royal Casual, Bullfighter
New styles for design: Bullfighter (M)
7-7: A Minor Wrinkle
Female models
Styles used: Amsterdam Street, Jakarta Street, Flamenco, Rio Street
New styles for design: N/A
7-8: Caught!
Female models
Styles used: Barcelona Street
New styles for design: Barcelona Street (F)
7-9: The Accusation
Female models
Styles used: Barcelona Street, Urban Rasta, Paris Street
New styles for design: N/A
7-10: Avett in the Middle
Female models
Styles used: Bullfighter, Flamenco, Barcelona Street, Bold Betawi
New styles for design: N/A
NEW YORK
8-1: All About Hayley
Female models
Styles used: Manhattan Nights
New styles for design: Manhattan Nights
8-2: An Olive Branch
Female models
Double Time introduced
Styles used: Manhattan Nights, Provocative, Copacabana
New styles for design: N/A
8-3: Down and Out
Female models
Styles used: N.Y. Street
New styles for design: N.Y. Street (F)
8-4: Hayley Pounces
Female models
Styles used: Manhattan Nights, Rio Street, N.Y. Street
New styles for design: N/A
8-5: Hayley Has Arrived
Male models
Double Time used
Styles used: Tokyo Street, Urban Rasta, N.Y. Street
New styles for design: N.Y. Street (M)
8-6: Demise of Las Cruces?
Female models
Styles used: Fortune 500
New styles for design: Fortune 500 (F)
8-7: Nothing to Lose
Female models
Double Time used
Styles used: Fortune 500, Royal Casual, Paris Street
New styles for design: N/A
8-8: Avett's on the Case
Male models
Styles used: N.Y. Street, Opera, Fortune 500
New styles for design: Fortune 500 (M)
8-9: Kiss and Make up?
Male models
Styles used: Flamenco, Fortune 500, Gothic Loli, N.Y. Street
New styles for design: N/A
8-10: No Show
Female models
Styles used: Fortune 500, Gothic Loli, Indonesian Bridal, Manhattan Nights
New styles for design: N/A
SAN FRANCISCO
9-1: Mea Culpa
Female models
Styles used: Boho Punk
New styles for design: Boho Punk (F)
9-2: Busted!
Female models
Styles used: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Boho Punk
New styles for design: N/A
9-3: The Stage is Set
Female models
Show Climax (all outfits double points calculated before extra points)
Styles used: Tokyo Street, Boho Punk, Paris Street
New styles for design: N/A
9-4: Game Faces On
Female models
Styles used: Geek Chic
New styles for design: Geek Chic (F)
9-5: Avett Sees the Light
Female models
Styles used: Geek, Jakarta, N.Y. Street
New styles for design: N/A
9-6: Golden Gate Comeback
Male models
Show Climax
Styles used: London Street, Royal Casual, Geek Chic
New styles for design: Geek Chic (M)
9-7: Hayley on Her Own
Female models
Styles used: S.F. Street
New styles for design: S.F. Street (F)
9-8: Comeback Kids
Female models
Styles used: Urban Rasta, Boho Punk, S.F. Street
New styles for design: N/A
9-9: Two Peas in a Pod
Male models
Show Climax
Styles used: Geek Chic, Jakarta Street, S.F. Street
New styles for design: S.F. Street (M)
9-10: Crime Doesn't Pay
Female models
Show Climax
Styles used: Boho Punk, London Street, Geek Chic, S.F. Street
New styles for design: N/A
LOS ANGELES
10-1: An Uneasy Peace
Female models
Styles used: L.A. Street
New styles for design: L.A. Street
10-2: Making Waves
Female models
Styles used: L.A. Street, Rio Street, Provocative
New styles for design: N/A
10-3: Two's a Crowd?
Female models
Styles used: Rock
New styles for design: Rock
10-4: The Mask is Off
Female models
Show Climax
Styles used: Gothic Loli, Rock, L.A. Street
New styles for design: N/A
10-5: Catty Canapés
Male and Female models
Model Pairs
Styles used: Manhattan Nights (F), Rock (F), Rock (M)
New styles for design: Rock (M)
10-6: Picky, Picky
Male and Female models
Model Pairs
Styles used: Gothic Loli (F), Rock (F), Gothic Loli (M), Rock (M)
New styles for design: N/A
10-7: Awfully Suspicious
Female models
Styles used: Red Carpe
New styles for design: Red Carpet (F)
10-8: Benefit of the Doubt
Male and Female models
Model Pairs
Double Time
Styles used: Red Carpet (M), Red Carpet (F), Flamenco (F), Flamenco (M)
New styles for design: Red Carpet (M)
10-9: Still on Top
Male and Female models
Styles used: Red Carpet (M), Rock (M), Red Carpet (F), Rock (F)
New styles for design: N/A
10-10: Poor, Pitiful Me
Female models
Double Time
Show Climax
Styles used: Bullfighter, Indonesian Bridal, Kimono Krazy, Red Carpet, Sophisticate Bride
New styles for design: N/A
Posted by: mariel9898 | February 20, 2010 11:07 AM
Here are some comments from the game that are useful in getting max points from your own designs. There are LOTS of other comments but they are not very useful (i.e. "Amazing choice! = +200")
A bare midriff + leather pants = Rock goddess! Nice choice! = +200
A Golden Gate print with jeans is casual S.F. chic = +150
A high neck and mini-skirt is eclectic and so Tokyo = +100
A layered look with a trench coat and pinstripes is classic Geek Chic = +300
A military jacket with slacks and loafers is regal, but still casual = +150
Accent a hoodie with a scarf and knee-high boots for S.F. chic = +200
Ankle boots, earrings, and floral prints create a sexy Barcelona Street vibe = +150
Bandeau tops with cutoffs and a tattoo-inspired print. Very downtown L.A.! = +200
Bare shoulders, full skirts and modest heels are ideal for the Opera! = +200
Black complements argyle and skinny jeans. Simple N.Y. chic! = +150
Blaze a trail on London's streets in argyle and the Union Jack flag = +200
Bold patterns and comfy flip-flops are perfect for Jakarta summers = +100
Bravo for blue, bows and a great Bullfighter combo! = +250
Buttoned up with boots is so London chic! = +250
Catch the Rasta vibe in comfy clothes with stripes and tennies! = +150
Celebrate Carnival in orange, pink, blue and green! = +100
Climb the corporate ladder in dress shoes and a striped suit = +200
Dazzle on the Red Carped in floor-length outfits with Grecian draping and heels! = +150
Earthy browns, deop-waist skirts and flutter sleeves are perfectly Boho Punk! = +200
Florals, reds, sandals and a sash are truly Japanese = +200
Go Bullfighter in high-waisted pants and green tones = +200
High-waisted bottoms, a plunging neckline and rhinestone glitz make a sexy Rio look! +150
Jeans with a tee - so classic! = +200
Knee length skirts with boots tantalize = +200
Lovely! A ruffled bottom shows Flamenco flair! = +200
Low cut and layered for a sexy relaxed look = +350
Low cut neck-line and knee-length hem = +350
Mix fringe and geometric prints for a hot Betawi look = +150
Mix grays and frayed edges for a vintage Tokyo feel = +50
Nice choice! A long coat is so Tokyo trendsetter = +250
Pair a halter neck in geometric print with a headdress for the classic Indonesian Bridal look = +200
Pair red outfits with modest heels for Flamenco flair = +100
Pink, purple and yellow?! Clashing is so Amsterdam! = +150
Pink hearts and tiered ruffles are perfectly Loli = +
Platform shoes and turtlenecks are N.Y. chic! = +100
Red lace-ups with rhinestone details are very Moulin Rouge! = +230
Red, white and black are strong, bold, and very Provocative = +150
Right on! A bare midriff oozes Rock boldness = +200
Roam beyond the palace in boat neck tops and buckle detailing = +200
Rock out with rips, chains and hard-looking boots = +150
Ruffles and bows are absolutely Loli! = +250
Sport a haute couture Paris ensemble with lace-up clothes and pinstripes = +100
Sunglasses and a swimsuit. Perfect for the beach! = +200
Sunny colors brighten gloomy days = +150 or +100 or +180
Tailored suits are always sharp = +300 or +200 or +350
Victorian style, skulls and black - so Gothic Loli = +100
Wear a chocker with bare shoulders and something short for a Provocative look = +200
Wear Victorian style clothing with cravats and tuxedo tails for classic Opera elegance = +230
Yes! A long vintage coat is so Geek Chic = +250
Yo mon! Rasta spirit comes alive with green and yellow = +250
You've got it! Ankle boots are so Amsterdam! = +250
Posted by: mariel9898 | February 20, 2010 11:19 PM
Have you noticed that there are more things that give you points than are listed in the area where you make your own designs? There is a max of 20 items but most styles have more things that can net you points.
Here are the "extras" that I found:
Tokyo Street (F) - Blue, White, Gray, Pink
Amsterdam Street (F) - Pink, Teal, Belt
Provocative (F) - Gold, Hoops, Red, Zipper, Laces, Black, Short, White
Royal Casual (F) - Belt, Gray, Red, Bows, Gold, Navy, Skirt
London Street (F) - Gray, Plaid, Bows, Purse, Red
Sophisticate Bride (F)- Long, Pink
Bold Betawi (F) - Red
Jakarta Street (F)- Blue, Gold, Red, Purse
Indonesian Bridal (F) - Gold, Teal, Long, Sash
Copacabana (F) - Pink, Gold
Rio Street (F) - Gold, Pink, Purse, Yellow, Red, Stars, Blue, Tiered
Paris Street (F) - Black, Cuffs, Laces, Long, Red, Loose, Belt, Brown, Cream, Purse
Opera (F) - Gold, Red, Teal, Gray, Long
Bullfighter (F) - Teal, Red
Barcelona Street (F) - Belt, Pink, Purse, Short, Green, Long, Red
Manhattan Nights (F) - Cream, Red, Teal, Gold, Pink, Tight, Belt, Gray, Pumps, Short
NY Street - (F) - Blue, Bows, Cream, Gray, Pink, Purse, Teal, Black, Boots, Brown, Slit
Fortune 500 (F) - Silk, Red, Suit
Boho Punk (F) - Blue, Gray, Long, Pink, Skirt, Boots, Green, Loose, V-neck, Beads, Brown, Navy, Teal
Geek Chic (F) - Long, Pink, Bows, Gray
SF Street (F) - Blue, Cream, Gray, Loose, Pumps, Scarf, Bracelet, Jeans, Teal, Black, Tiered
LA Street (F) - Cream, White, Black, Brown, Jeans, Sash, Blue, Green
Rock (F) - Belt, Pink, Gold, Short, Red, Stars
Red Carpet (F) - Bows, Gold, Long, Red, Gray Skirt
Gothic Loli (M) - Hat, Red, Gray
Tokyo Street (M) - Gray, Navy, White, Blue
London Street (M) - Gray, Red, Scarf
Bold Betawi (M) - Red, Teal
Jakarta Street (M) - Gold, Red, Blue, Sun
Copacabana (M) - Gold, Blue, White
Opera (M) - Red, Tie
Fortune 500 (M) - Tie, Vest
Geek Chic (M) - Red, Hat, Suit
SF Street (M) - Blue, Gray, Navy, Vest
Rock (M) - Cuffs, Vest, Boots, Gray, Jeans, Belt, Brown, Hat, Red
Red Carpet (M) - Gold, Belt, Gray, Vest, Navy, Red, Suit, Tie
Posted by: mariel9898 | February 20, 2010 11:41 PM