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Very Dissapointed

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 6 / 12
Date: October 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I became a big DDR fan while visiting a friend out of state. I played on her XBOX and it was awsome. When I found out that they were finally making a DDR for my gamecube I was so excited. I go get this game the first day it comes out, go home and start to play and it stinks! It only takes like an hour to get through the whole game and it doesn't burn nearly as many calories as the other DDR games and isn't as difficult. My suggestion is to go out and get the Madcatz MC Grooves if you really want a dance game for gamecube. It's cheaper and a lot more fun. Don't waste your money like I did on this game. It's not worth it. If you have small children, I can see where this game might be fun, but if your over the age of 12, don't buy this game.

I Love This Game!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: October 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Hi, i am a big fan of mario games.yes it may be a little easy to beat the levels but if you've never played dance dance revolution before or even had the game then this game would be hard. i have it on nomal and i havent beaten the game yet. im trying to get all A's its hard to get an A i always get c's and b's. i love the game for the graphics, the music i love old school mario music. and you can keep playing and playing with other people too. the levels are very well thought up, very cool. i played it for the first time with my boyfriend yesterday and we had so much fun. if you love mario games, and you arent the best at dance dance revolution and this is your first time trying it. i think you will love it. and im 20 years old and i love the game.if they came out with a second one id buy it. i think its very cute :)

best DDR game yet...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: October 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

combine DDR and mario and what do you get? something that you can turn on and your kids will excitedly play all day. then when the kids are off to bed you'll be sneaking over to play yourself. a great gift idea for the holidays!

Good for DDR beginners

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 18 / 19
Date: October 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Here's my quick version of this review:

This game will be great for any beginning DDR players, or big Mario fans who'd like a little more than just stepping to the music in their DDR title.

Serious DDR players hoping for a challenge will be disappointed that even the hardest difficulty is still extremely easy to pass.

Read on for the longer, more detailed review:

To start off this review, I should say that I am a huge DDR fan. I've got most of the games for the Xbox, PS2 and older systems. When I heard DDR Mario Mix was coming, I was very excited. I couldn't wait to try out all the classic Nintendo songs.

I bought the game on launch day and drove home to play. Right away, I was disappointed that you have to beat the little "Story mode" in order to unlock the songs, even if you just want to go into workout mode or "free play". I'm used to a few unlockable songs in every DDR title, but having to unlock EVERY song was frustrating.

Still, the minigames are cool. It's fun to have a goal besides just hitting the arrows at the right times. There's a trampoline game that's pretty fun, as well as trying to jump to the top of a flag pole by "running". For old school gamers, some of the minigames will remind you of the Nintendo Power Pad titles.

Overall, this isn't a great DDR game and I'd rate it near the bottom of the series. That being said, it's a still good game for the Game Cube and worth picking up. I already bought a copy to give to my niece who enjoys trying to play DDR with me but usually can't keep up with the songs on Xbox's Ultramix or PS2's Extreme. I think she's going to love this game, and I think if you've got kids...they'll love it too.

GAH!!!! WHAT KIND OF GAME IS THIS??!!!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 6 / 42
Date: October 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

WARNING:

**********DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!**********

THIS IS A BAD DDR GAME!

I got this game not to long after it came out, I was VERRY exited! (^_^)
Then I played it with my firends, I played the PS2 version (PS2 DDR WAS GREAT!!!!) So I assumed DDR mario was great too, BUT......
(1st) Im used to having to unlock stuff in a game, Even songs!, but having to unlock ALL the songs! (*_*|) That mad me pretty mad!(2nd)The only song that was unlocked was: TWINKLE-TWINKLE LITTLE STAR! (x_x|)(3rd)Ok so have to go to Story Mode, ok, ok, thats fine,....IT WAS TOO EASY!!!!!-COME ON AT LEAST GIVE ME UP-AND-DOWN AROWS!(>_<), I get it if thats only to the first level, but the most of the levels(incude the mini games-which is the ONLY time you'll need it in story mode!)(4th)- it took me less than an hour to finsh!(>[++++]<)

If your a little kid (maybe 6-12)or know one, This game is nice.

I sudgest Madcatz MC Grooves insted!



CO'MON NINTENDO THINK!!!!!!!!!!

(;_-) (snif....)

If you own a Gamecube, this game is well worth purchasing

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 317 / 325
Date: November 01, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix (2005.)

INTRODUCTION:
In the fall of 1998 in Japanese arcades, Konami started an undying video game craze that shows no signs of letting down anytime soon - Dance Dance Revolution (or DDR for short.) The craze hit consoles not too long after sweeping arcades on both sides of the Pacific. Pretty much every modern-day video game console has featured some type of DDR release - and rip-offs of the series are becoming increasingly popular, too. 2005 was the year in which Konami and Nintendo joined forces, in what would very likely be a memorable entry in the series. The two teamed up to create Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix. Konami's classic dancing series is nothing short of excellent, but no one can deny that a lot of the entries in the series have been a lot alike, and the formula has been wearing kind of thin. Would this new experience give the series a much needed boost, and open it up to new audiences? Read on, and see how the game measures up!

OVERVIEW:
Konami released Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix on October 25, 2005. The game is for one or two players, and features several different gameplay modes. One dance pad is included with the game.

REVIEW:
I had pretty high hopes for this game. For the last several years, I had enjoyed DDR games, but never played them extensively nor had I actually owned one. When I heard Mario was going to appear in a DDR game, I thought it would finally be high time to buy one. I did so, and I must say, I'm glad I did. Keep reading, and see what this game does right, as well as what it does wrong.

-THE GOOD:

-JUST LIKE PRETTY MUCH EVERY MARIO GAME, THIS ONE TAKES A FAMILIAR SERIES, AND ADDS IN PLENTY OF NEW INNOVATIONS. When Mario was first featured in his own sports games, with his presence came a ton of new features. The same can be said of his first appearance in an RPG. And with his first appearance on the dance floor, this is true once again! The DDR series is the premire dancing game series, and with Mario's added innovations, it's funner than ever. For instance, there is a story mode, plus new elements in the dancing itself. Mario enemies will appear on the dance screen, and you have to stomp them to stop them from damaging you (too much damage ends your session early.) These nice little features take an aging series and help keep it fresh.

-DANCE PAD IS INCLUDED WITH THE GAME. It's rather obvious Nintendo and Konami attempted to use Mario's presence in this game in an attempt to lure in a whole new crowd of DDR fans (it worked on me), so they included the pad with the game. Smart move on their part. Combine that with the fact that the Gamecube doesn't have very many dancing games, and the end result is a good one.

-A NICE VARIETY OF MUSIC. The game features remixes of classic Nintendo/Mario series tunes, as well as some that are actually take from classical pieces and given modern revamping. It makes for a diverse mixture of music that's sure to please most audiences.

-MORE THAN "JUST ANOTHER DDR GAME." With all of the DDR games that keep surfacing in the modern-day video game market, it's about time we have one that can really distinguish itself from its peers.

-THE BAD:

-DIE-HARD DDR VETERANS WHO ARE SEEKING A CHALLENGE - THIS ISN'T THE GAME FOR YOU. Like I said, it's obvious Nintendo and Konami were using this game to draw in new crowds to the whole dance game genre. And as a result, the dancing action is a bit simpler than it is in other games in the series. If you're just starting, this will be great. Otherwise, you might want to stick with traditional entries in the series that keep the challenge level higher.

-YOU HAVE TO PLAY THROUGH THE STORY MODE TO UNLOCK EXTRA SONGS IN THE FREE DANCE MODE. The first song is the only one already unlocked when you first start the game. Now, I can understand Nintendo and Konami wanting gamers to work hard at the game to unlock additional content, but they shouldn't have had just one song readily available.

-ONLY INCLUDES ONE DANCE PAD. Granted, this was to be expected, and including an additional one would likely have jacked up the price, but still, you need two pads if you want to do "dance-offs" with your friends (you can use controllers, obviously, but doing that way blows compared to using a pad.) I personally think Nintendo and Konami should have released a dual pack as a buying option.

-YOU CAN'T SKIP THE CUT SCENES IN THE STORY MODE. Nintendo is infamous for this. The little dialogue sequences are the standard Mario game adventure dialogue everyone knows some variation of. And besides, I'm playing the mode to dance and to unlock new songs, not to sit through some sappy storyline I could care less about. It's all about the dancing, not the story!

Overall, I won't deny that this game has its shortcomings. But is it a good game overall? You better believe it is. Nintendo and Konami's collaboration is an awesome one. Putting Mario in this series was a smart move, and it's likely to attract all kinds of new fans to the virtual dance floor. Despite not being a perfect game, it's still an excellent one, and I do recommend all Gamecube owners give it a try.

EDITION NOTES:
You're going to have a hard time finding this game. Nintendo pulled it off the shelves, and sellers that have the game are charging insanely high prices. Take my advice - hold off, and see if Nintendo reissues it.

Addressing some complaints about the game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 94 / 100
Date: November 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

First of all, I think this game is great. It's also a great price for the game and an action pad, while most new games cost the same price for the game only.

One of the biggest complaints I read is that the game is too easy. I don't think the game is too easy. The easy level is great for first time DDR players. Also, what I'm sure many people don't realize is that there is a "Super Hard" level above the "Very Hard" level. However to be able to play a song in "Super Hard," you have to play the corresponding "Very Hard" level in Free Mode and get a decent score to be able to unlock the "Super Hard" mode for that song.

Another complaint that I read is that you have to unlock all of the songs. It's very easy to unlock all of the songs, even for a new player. All you have to do is play through the entire story mode once (it can be in easy mode), and also get 4 extra songs at the in-game shops (this can also be done easily in easy mode if you keep repeating the mini games to get a lot of coins).

One thing I do not like is the Mush Mode items (however, you can turn Mush Mode off when playing in Free Mode). Mush Mode makes strange Mario related items come up on the screen, and you have to press the corresponding arrow. I don't like this because sometimes the items are hard to notice against the constant moving background. I also don't like how they force you to read through the story and watch the animation to be able to move on to the next level (in Story Mode). This isn't that big of a deal though. I also wish it was easier and cheaper to get a second action pad. Overall, this is a great game, and I would purchase a sequel if they came out with one.

For Little Kids

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 17
Date: November 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I have a 5 year old daughter, is this game easy enough for her. She loves to dance and loves mario.

Join the Revolution Rap

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 22
Date: November 06, 2005
Author: Amazon User

By Cloud,
Dance with Mario
Defeat Wario
Play as Luigi
With a little squeezy
His name is Toad
When there's snow on the road
Rock to the sound
All around
Battle the Koopa King
And shake your groove thing
Word!

Depends....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 11
Date: November 06, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Well first off I want to tell you this, its fun if your a kid,too ez if your a teen or adult, well not for my mom at least....anyways,its duralble i guess, you dumb people who says its not try to complete EVERTHING and see, lik get as on everything,its kinda fun, especially in mario stlyle,its cool cause it has a story mode, i your a first time ddrist this is a good starter.in the value of story mode, not so good takes like an hour to complete!And this is my first time.Well dancing is dancing, do you expect any value!!! Its really fun though,1 min i didnt know about, next min when im looking for video games to buy i saw it and BAM! THAT ONE THAT ONE!!if your a kid, GET IT.Great gift too.It can teach you hand-eye-cordonation.Or in this case feet eye!

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