Continue Your Dancing Routine In 8 Other Titles!
Dance Dance Revolution is a rhythm game that was popular in the early 1990s. It was created by Konami and has many iconic tracks. People from all walks of life enjoy playing this game, especially because it is relatively easy to learn and can be played on any device.
- Dance Dance Revolution: The Best of the Best This classic game is a must-play for any DDR fan. It has a variety of songs and modes to keep you entertained for hours on end.
- DDRMAX 2: The Best of the Best DDRMAX 2 is a great game that offers more than just standard DDR gameplay. It has an online mode, which lets you compete with other players around the world.
- DDRMAX 3: The Best of the Best DDRMAX 3 is one of the most popular games on the market today, and it doesn’t stop there! It offers an amazing amount of content, including new songs and modes.
- DDR World Tour: The Best of the Best DDR World Tour is a great game that lets you experience all sorts of different DDR games in one place. You can play them offline or online, and there are tons of different challenges to keep you entertained for hours on end!
We’ve added a link to our full thoughts on each game we’ve reviewed so you can check out what we think about it and see if it’s something you want to invest your time in.
- Dance Dance Revolution (DDR)
- Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island
- Street Fighter II Turbo (Street Fighter II)
- Sonic Adventure 2 (Sonic Adventure)
- Super Mario RPG (Super Mario RPG)
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (The Legend of Zelda)
- Street Fighter Alpha 3 (Street Fighter Alpha 3)
- Super Smash Bros Brawl
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA (Series)
Miku is a popular virtual pop star in Japan. She’s as popular as Dragon Ball’S Goku. Instead of being a formidable fighter, she’s a talented singer. Eventually, someone aimed to capitalize on Miku’s popularity with the nerdy culture and granted her the Project Diva line of video games.
Project Diva is a series of rhythm games that feature popular songs from Vocaloid like Miki, Kagamine Rin and Len. Players will choose their favorite Vocaloid and be taken to a screen of them performing the song.
In DDR and Project Diva, players must press several buttons according to the sequence on their screens. Project Diva utilizes four symbols that are light the direction inputs you’d find on DDR dance pads except replaced by a cross, circle, square, and triangle. Once those symbols overlap, players must time their presses accordingly.
This game is a rhythm game that requires excellent timing and rhythmic ability. The difficulty range from Easy to Hard. In Edit Mode, gamers can create their own custom music videos using in-game songs or custom music. This is a step above DDR, which essentially has you play with the music provided.
Just Dance (Series)
Just Dance is a motion-based dancing game that includes a nice mix of classic and modern songs. This game awards its players via their accurate portrayals of select dance moves.
Just Dance 2018 offers players a variety of moves to imitate in order to earn bonus points. The pictorials in the bottom right corner of the screen will offer players opportunities to mimic these moves.
This dancing game is designed to help players lose weight. Unlike DDR, this game awards players who take its routines seriously and imitate the moves effectively. Just Dance 2023 plans to take the series to a new level by granting players access to an online mode where they can set up dancing group sessions with friends.
StepMania
StepMania was a project that was planned to serve as a competition for DDR. However, it would evolve into an extensible rhythm game engine that’d support different game types of this music genre.
StepMania features a unique scoring system that aligns with the beat of each song. You can press the corresponding arrow on your keyboard or dance pad to score a perfect game. The game also includes new features, such as leaderboards and achievements.
StepMania was a ground-breaking rival to Konami’s beloved DDR series. Players could hit all the directional input at the same time, and achieve a “Full combo” title. This was an innovative way to play the game, and helped it become one of the most popular titles on the market.
Dance Central Spotlight
Microsoft’s Dance Central Spotlight is an attempt to get more casual gamers on their platform. This game promotes dancing and features a variety of memorable tracks like DDR. This game was made for Microsoft’s Kinect peripheral and involves players mimicking motions on their screen to gain points. ..
The rhythm game in question, “Dance Dance Revolution,” offers a grade based on how many dances you successfully mimic in a timely fashion. The motion controls in the game felt accurate and fair, with the exception of one particular move that was difficult to execute. While the selection of music offered is subjective, there is a decent variety of tracks that’ll get you motivated to bust some dance moves.
This title is praised for its simple interface and quickness to get in you into the gameplay. While a new installment feels less likely, its current entries hold up well. If you have an old Xbox 360 system lying around and want to get in shape, check out Dance Central.
In the Groove (Series)
In 2006, developers at Roxor Games attempted to create a rhythm game for the popular StepMania game engine, but were unsuccessful in securing the rights to the DDR series from Konami. This led to In the Groove, a series that aimed to capture the audience of DDR, but was ultimately unsuccessful. ..
In In the Groove, players must step on one of four arrows as soon as they align with the stationary arrows on their screen. The game featured similar special inputs where the players would hold or rapidly tap notes to achieve better points. If players miss more than 30 notes in a row, the game closes, resulting in the player’s failure. ..
Judgment calls in the game range from “Fantastic” to “Miss”. There are options where players can tackle songs without needing to worry about failing. You’ll receive a letter grade at the end which varies based on your percentage. This is a series fans may stumble across in gaming restaurants like Chuck E. Cheese or Dave & Buster’s. If you ever see a unit lying around in any of these facilities, give it a shot. ..
Zumba Fitness: Burn It Up
Zumba Fitness: Burn It Up is a game that focuses on getting your body moving through dancing, but it feels leans heavily into exercising. Unfortunately, the game lacks a practice mode, which is unfortunate given the dances it wants you to mimic and learn.
The dances in this game range from simple to complex. While players with experience can burn through this game with no issues, others may find it troubling. Some dance styles you can expect from this title include the merengue, salsa, hip hop, and others.
This game is packed with iconic hit songs including I Like It" by Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin to “Level Up” by Ciara. Burn It Ups live-action segments are well done, as players will adore the various backdrops and instructors this title offers.
Zumba Fitness: Burn It Up! is a new dance title that features some of the most iconic tracks from the past. Whether you’re looking to get your groove on or just add some fun to your workout, this title has something for everyone. ..
Dance Masters
Dance Dance Revolution and Dance Masters were created by the same creators. However, Dance Masters features 30 tracks, including hip-hop, R&B, pop, and techno. The game received mixed reviews upon its 2010 launch because it lacked music variety and a robust practice mode.
Many players refute those claims, saying the title doesn’t pressure players to learn complex dance moves. Your focus is on scoring points and moving instead of mimicking the dance styles you watch on screen. Messing up routines is a part of this game’s DNA. ..
Introducing “Kinect Party!” This new title for the Xbox 360 and Kinect allows you to have a night of hilarity and peace with your family. If you have an Xbox 360 and Kinect, be sure to check it out! ..
FLOW: Urban Dance Uprising
DDR’s success as a rhythm dancing title inspired many companies to enter the market. They aimed to deliver an experience that was on par with DDR but with minor differences. Enter FLOW: Urban Dance Uprising, a game that looks and functions like DDR but with minor differences.
DDR is a rhythm game that features music from various artists. The gameplay is nearly identical to DDR, as you will utilize dance pads from that title to play this game. Like DDR, you’ll use your feet to tap an arrow as soon as it lines up with its stagnant copy on the screen.
In FLOW, there are slight twists that make it unique. For instance, when you hit the arrows at once, you’ll get a visual cue indicating a chain effect. Gamers can raise the difficulty of a song while playing it. You do this by tapping on an area outside of the Rhythm arrows. If you’re looking for a decent Dance Dance Revolution clone, check out FLOW: Urban Dance Uprising.
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Destiny 2
- Forza Horizon 4
- Gears of War 4
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