DanceDanceRevolution
SCORE: 84
When Family Friendly Gaming received a
reviewable copy of DanceDanceRevolution for the Xbox 360, I thought I
was burned out on DanceDance games. Then I started to play
DanceDanceRevolution. WOW! Konami has improved upon the franchise in a
wide array of ways. First off the beginner mode in this Xbox 360 video
game is an actual beginners mode. If you just ate, or are not that
coordinated - you can still play this game.
The visuals are very active in DanceDanceRevolution. They shift around
and rotate in shiny colors. The arrows come up the middle of the screen,
and can be tricky at times. I mean that literally. There are some images
this game could have done without. I look around in the options screens
and did not find a way to remove them. That kind of adaptability would
be great for families. The Club Mode strives to give players the club
atmosphere without all the smoke, alcohol, and shallow people.
I found so many songs in DanceDanceRevolution that I know and enjoy.
This song track is the safest for the family that I have seen in this
franchise. With that said there are some songs with lyrical issues. The
music is loud in DanceDanceRevolution. This can be turned down in the
options and of course on your television set. Since I liked more of the
sound track in DanceDanceRevolution it was more of an enjoyable
experience for me. I would suggest that you check out the track list to
see if you like it or not.
Up to four family members can enjoy DanceDanceRevolution which is a neat
thing. Songs can also be downloaded. One item of note is the ESRB has
not rated those songs. So you better know what you are downloading.
There are enough songs, and they are diverse enough to warrant a look
see. I enjoyed the Club Mode which let me pick four or more songs to
dance to in a row. The Work Out Mode is another good one.
DanceDanceRevolution includes enough different modes to keep you moving.
Exercise is one of the cool aspects of DanceDanceRevolution. It would be
great if there were a majority of Christian songs in this franchise, but
maybe I am asking for too much. After all the super majority of
Americans claim to be Christian, and it makes intelligent business sense
to try and reach them. The pros and cons of the dance pad continue. They
always seem to move around while playing, but they feel great under my
toes.
We have debated here at Family Friendly Gaming about the
DanceDanceRevolution franchise. With Kinect dance games following the
entire skeleton we have wondered if DanceDanceRevolution has become
obsolete. In some ways it has. On the other hand it is nice to have a
game like this that does not require the Kinect Sensor.
DanceDanceRevolution costs a lot less than that Sensor and one of the
other dance games. I believe there is still a place in the gaming world
for DanceDanceRevolution. I love how it encourages us to get up off the
couch and get some exercise.
- Sam
Graphics: 82%
Sound: 78%
Replay/Extras: 86%
Gameplay: 89%
Family Friendly Factor: 83%
System: Xbox 360
Publisher: Konami
ESRB Rating: 'E10+' for
Everyone 10+
{Mild Lyrics, Suggestive Themes}
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