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 Very fun with OK graphics October 5, 2007
Lucas Holt (Ann Arbor, MI USA)
37 out of 40 found this review helpful
This game is very addicting. I pre-ordered it for my wife expecting her to play it exclusively. I've been playing it on and off. It can be a nice form of exercise and since you're moving your whole body on the pad, it doesn't make you as sore as a long Wii Sports session.
Moving your hands with the wiimote is challenging along with the foot steps.
The pad reminds me of the old Nintendo Power Pad in terms of quality and appearance. It connects using one of the gamecube controller compatibility ports on the Wii.
The graphics are not the most amazing, even on the Wii. After seeing a game like Zelda, it just seems boring to look at.
Some of the songs are unlocked as you progress. It doesn't seem to ask you to use your miis in the game which I found to be a disappointment. It does track some of your progress.
New DDR Addict October 12, 2007
M. Robertson (VA USA)
37 out of 37 found this review helpful
I've owned this game since the release date and have played almost every day since. This is my first experience with DDR outside of Dave and Busters, and I have to say that this game is awesome.
I can't even begin to get above the second level of play, but I'm having so much fun with the first two levels, that I really don't mind. I have found the graphics just fine for my purposes, and the song selection is a good one that ranges from recent hits to favorite oldies.
One of the best things about this game is that without changing my diet, I've lost 6 lbs and lots of inches in a little over 3 weeks. I've got more energy and actually look forward to a form of aerobic exercise.
I would recommend investing in some type of padding to put under the dance pad as there isn't much cushion but that is pretty much my only gripe.
I highly recommend this game for both beginners of all ages and for more advanced players.
Fun! September 27, 2007
D. Swanson
34 out of 38 found this review helpful
This game is really cool! They have some cool songs like "clocks" (originally coldplay), "1 2 step" "too little too late" "right round (like a record)" "99 red balloons" and a lot of older songs. Plus you have the opurtunity to unlock new songs and arenas. The crowd will often "request" a song and if you win, you can unlock that song. Also the wii mote is added in that certain moves call for you to move your hand up or down along with the foot step. The one thing that does annoy me though is the guy who talks when you dance (like every 20 beats). He says stuff like "in danger of failing" or "awesome," but he annoys me, I just want to hear the music and ignore him. Overall, I really enjoyed the game even though I am horrible at DDR.
 Dancin' The Night Away? October 5, 2007
Michael Kerner (Brooklyn, New York U.S.A.)
34 out of 72 found this review helpful
When it comes to music games for gamers everywhere, they used to have the actual drive and feeling of something that was worth something. That was the case with games like Guitar Hero, which has done very well for the first few of them, but when a spinoff ediion for the Playstation 2 made its way into the mic featuring music of the 80's, it just could've been more hard core than guilty pleasure. That also has shown its age with Dance Dance Revolution. Although the original versions delivered, there have been spinoffs like DDR: Mario Mix for the Nintendo Gamecube, and others that could've drove well, but feels like were playing the same old thing. Now that a new version has made its way onto the Wii, does this one deliver a new chapter well?
Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party for the Nintendo Wii, tackles on a whole new way to play DDR for gamers everywhere. The gameplay is a bit different for die hard fans this time, but leaves a lot of confusion for newcomers to DDR. The gameplay is a bit more challenging for gamers, as you not just use your feet to step onto the pad to score points, you also now have to use the Wii remote and the nunchuck controller to move your body as well. It makes the gameplay a bit harder for new fans to swallow. The graphics though fare well, just like it did before but the gameplay is a bit tougher. Although there is a bit more interesting catalog of songs to play around, from guilty pleasures like Coldplay's melodic Clocks, to Ace Of Base's The Sign, it just feels like die hard fans might be playing the same old game as they did before. The game also comes with a wireless dance pad for the Wii, which the control doesn't work as well as the version from the Nintendo Gamecube. You can however, use the dance pad from DDR: Mario Mix to play this game instead, which works a bit better, but at $70, you just don't get enough bang for the buck for DDR.
All in all, Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party is a fair game, but it leaves a lot more to be desired to new fans alike. For those who're anxious for a music game, I really recommend you await for Guitar Hero III to hit the stores instead. It is good for die hard fans, but anyone who is new to the game might feel a bit pooped to boogie down to.
Graphics: B
Sound: B
Control Pad: C
Fun & enjoyment: C 1/2+ for solo players; B- for multiplayers
Control: C
Overall: C 1/2+
 The Best Wii game in 2007 October 1, 2007
Ace of Base
32 out of 35 found this review helpful
DDR is excellent in so many ways that it is difficult to know where to begin. I have been playing videogames since the late 1980s (I'm 24 years old) and have owned every major system (this cycle i own a Wii and PS3). For some reason I never got into DDR until now. This game is really really fun! Different people play different games for different reasons, but this game is unifying for families. There are a bunch of great songs (from the past and present) ranging from Chris Brown (Excuse Me Miss - did you see his performance on MTV?!) to Ace of Base (The Sign!!). And to talk about how unifying this game is, I hadn't seen one of my cousins since I was 16 (so about 8 years) and through this game we reconnected. My family had grown apart and this weekend we all came together to play DDR!! Everyone had fun and we played for about 5 hours straight taking turns. I didn't even know my cousins were that into dance or music, but this revealed shared passions for all of us!!
Buy this game, and buy it for your friends and family. It will do wonderful things for you, and its just so much fun with the Wii remotes which add a new dimension to the game (I've played DDR in arcades in Tokyo but never on a home console). Whether you're into hip-hop, techno, funk, 90s pop, soul, or dance music, this game has it all. And it has a ton of tracks which you need to unlock so it will keep you playing for a long time. The game also rates your performance (as I'm sure other DDR versions also do) so it inspires you to improve and get better when you get a D instead of a B. I believe this will solve the obesity epidemic that we have in America and I predict that schools across the country will buy this game for just that reason. Get off the couch and play DDR! Btw, my cousin is going to buy a Wii just for this game (they are DDR afficiandos and have played every game in the series - they tell me that this is different because it has the double step and the use of the Wii remote).
FYI, the reason the Wii remote is so innovative is because it allows you to do a sort of "snap" to the songs. Sometimes you move both remotes at the same time (this game will by the way improve your rhythm for those not born with the funk) and sometimes you move one remote with one step so it really introduces an entire new dynamic. Some people say the graphics are nothing to shout about - to that I saw neither is Wii sports but that doesn't stop Wii Sports from being a ton of fun (and I like this game much more than Wii sports). On PS3 I usually play violent shooting and fighting games or hyper-speed racing games, and this is a welcome change to my videogaming life because it just allows me to be happy with the people that I care about. I mean for crying out loud, my mom was interested in what we were playing (and she being a doctor from burma doesn't really tend to get interested in my videogaming habits!). Btw, I work in finance in NYC and my cousins are into the music scene in philly, so I think you can tell that this game brings together a diverse array of people from different backgrounds. The best $70 bucks I have spent in a long time.
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