DanceDanceRevolution II
SCORE: 74
Our illustrious leader asked me one
question before I started to review DanceDanceRevolution II on the Wii.
He asked me: "is DanceDanceRevolution still relevant with a dance pad?"
I pondered that question as I stepped on the arrows. As I played some of
the same songs in the Just Dance games. I danced to some of the same
songs in Everybody Dance. Is it time for Konami to put the dance pad in
the closet? Is it better to Kinect and Move?
I hope to answer those questions in this review. I fussed at the dance
pad that came with DanceDanceRevolution II. It would slip a little or I
would get off just a bit. Next thing I know i was missing everything,
and looking down to get my placement again. I also noticed the fabric on
the bottom of the dance pad is better. It is more difficult to slip on
the pad in DanceDanceRevolution II.
Visually there are some interesting things in DanceDanceRevolution II.
Many of the songs contain music videos. This really distracted me on my
first song. I was so excited to see the music video that I did not pay
attention to the fact that I need to get moving. Thank you MTV for
training me to sit there and watch music videos. Good thing your channel
no longer actually plays music videos.
The special effects in the visuals of DanceDanceRevolution II are super.
There is some violence in some of the music videos, and there are also
certain enticement to lust issues. Those resting will see it, but if you
are dancing you won't. I could not concentrate on both the videos and
the dance steps. And I was on the beginner mode.
There is an interesting mix of songs in DanceDanceRevolution II. Most of
them are upbeat, and very energetic. The kinds of things you would hear
at a dance club if you were into that sort of place. The lyrics of
certain songs will offend some. I want to get that out there. I am not a
fan of some of the things some of the musicians and singers have to say.
There is also sexual content in this section as well.
There are enough songs, and modes in DanceDanceRevolution II to keep
families busy for months. Songs can be played at full length or you can
play half of a song. There are numerous achievements to attain in
DanceDanceRevolution II as well. If you like dance games, and do not
mind the dance pad, then DanceDanceRevolution II is worth the price of
admission.
I do feel that there is an audience for DanceDanceRevolution II. Not
everyone can afford a PS3, and the move. The same thing goes for the
Xbox 360 and Kinect. There are also those that enjoy using the dance
pad. DanceDanceRevolution started the whole dancing craze. We have
to acknowledge those roots. Konami innovated this entire genre.
DanceDanceRevolution II taught me to get some exercise, and how to get
some rhythm. I had fun playing this Wii game. There is also a note on
the box of DanceDanceRevolution II about working together to stop
diabetes. Konami needs to be commended for working on this particular
problem. It was a pleasure for me to play and review
DanceDanceRevolution II.
- Sam
Graphics: 68%
Sound: 65%
Replay/Extras: 88%
Gameplay: 81%
Family Friendly Factor: 70%
System: Wii
Publisher: Konami
Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone 10+
{Lyrics, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes}
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