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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.

Not the ultra easy game its become known to be

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 23
Date: December 31, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I'd like to begin this by saying that I'm not 5, I'm 12 and will be 13 in 3 months. I just didn't feel like registering.

Anyway DDR Mario Mix is a great game the whole family can enjoy. Even my mom and dad who dislike video games were playing it. Now to the overview.

Graphics-4/5- The graphics in dance mode are like the rest of the DDR games. Out of dance mode they're a little better than the Mario Party games, not bad but not good.

Sound-5/5- It's DDR of course it sounds good. The songs range from remixes of the origianal Mario theme song to this song that sounds like a combination of Mozart and the Hampster Dance.

Story 2/5- The magic music keys have been released and chaos will fall on the Mushroom Kingdom. Apparently there's a rhyme in the M.K that says if you dance you will create magic. Throughout the game you'll have to dance to get out of holes, fix hotels, cross rivers,etc.

Gameplay-5/5- Basically the only gameplay is dancing but this is beautiful. The pads always work and you'll never blame them for anything.

Difficulty-4/5- this is the spot that ultimately hurt this game. When it says easy it means easy. Normal is still pretty easy and hard is just a little hard. Very hard is pretty hard. However there is a huge difficulty jump between very hard and the unlockable super hard. Super hard really is hard. Even my friend whos been playing DDRMAX for the last year had trouble on Super Hard. This game also has a thing called mush mode where rockets can fly onto the screen and steps can change,etc. This makes it REALLY HARD. However really really good players will probably find this too easy so other than that this game is for everyone.

Re-release scheduled in 05/2006

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 19
Date: March 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have two kids, 9 and 6, both love this games. I also have various DDR games for Playstation2. But before I bought DDR Mario Mix, my kids have no interest in playing DDRs, no matter how hard I try to get them to. But DDR Mario Mix gets them onto the dance pad in no time. No wonder the 1st batch of Mario Mix is a sold-out. My friend bought a GameCube for his kids last Christmas and was horrified to find out that this game is in short supply and he has to pay somewhere around $150 for one. Well, after contacting Nintendo America, he was informed recently that the game is scheduled for a re-release in mid-May this year (2006). So for all the people wanting this game but not willing to pay the crazy price sellers are currently asking, just be patient and wait a bit. It'll coming out again, not like these sellers claim that this is "out-of-print".

Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: November 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

"Waluigi is at it again! Waluigi has stolen the Music Keys, and it is up to Mario to get them back!

This game takes all the fun of the past mario games, mixing them together, but in a dance-style. This game is very fun, and teaches kids how to use their mind and placing what goes where (feet on which arrow) at that certian time that the brain interprates. It has all the fun of video games, with many different skill leves and dance areas, but instead of using a controller (optional) kids can use the dance pad. Kids will love to play this video game, while at the same time getting excersice and learning dance moves. One thing that could possibly frustrate them is the mush-mode. This is where Mario-related item come up on screen, and you have to press the corressponding arrow. The items are sometimes hard to see, but sometimes these might help you have fun! In "Story mode," kids will have to dance and save the Music Keys, and defeat Wario. (Mush Mode can not be turned off in Story Mode, but in free mode it can.)

Some complaints I've heard are these.
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"The game is to easy!" I don't think this game is to easy. Many of the leves, (Bowser's castle, for exmaple) are very hard to where I haven't seen even some of the best complete without a rank better than F. If you still think it is easy, try to unlock 'super hard' if you think you're so good.
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"This game is to hard!" Well, there are many different levels to where you can make it easier, and the difficulty leves are as follows: 'Easy', 'Normal', 'Hard', 'Very Hard', and, after unlocked, 'Super Hard'. Try easy on some of the levels (Here We Go, for example). Work your way up.
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"I've gotten to tired, but I still want to play!" Take the dance mat out and plug in a controller. It still works!
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"Ive played 1 player long enough. Is this game 2-Player compatible?" Yes it is. This is very fun for 2 players, hooking up 2 dance pads, 1 pad and a controller, or 2 controllers.
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"People have told me that their kids quit and let it collect dust. Would this really happen?" I don't think so. I have played this for myself, and gone on for hours without stopping. This game will be fun for quite a long time.

Overall, this game is very fun, and will be a blast for all ages! Definately a recomendation.
P.S. Don't Wear Shoes On The Dance Mat!

News About the Game 'Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix':
12/24/05-After recent events, it has come to my attention that this game WITH THE DANCE MAT INCLUDED, is currently not being sold or manufactured. They will sometime start making it again, but this time the dance mat will NOT be included. These people figured out (after ALL this time) that they could make more money if they sold the dance mat seperately. But untill it is being manufactured again, I'd suggest not to but it for a price more than $50-$60.

News Is Updated For Any Changes Or New Understandings For The Game.

More are on the way

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: February 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Played this game at a friend's house. Thought of buying a copy, but did not want to pay too much, GOOD NEWS is Nintendo is releasing more. By April at the latest, more copies should be available. They did not stop making the game, there was just a higher demand then they thought. You can call Nintendo customer service hotline and hear it from them, even better is that they will ship you a copy as soon as they get them (which will probably be before the stores get them).

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!

DDR Mario Mix

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is painfully easy compared to other Dance Dance Revolution games.
However, the music is rather engaging, and it is fun to watch the old Nintendo characters of my childhood 'break it down'.
The music? Oh wow, I never thought I'd hear music from Donkey Kong and Dr. Mario remixed- it was certainly fun to listen to.

My only complaint is storymode won't allow you to put Toad on mute, or backtrack to previous worlds to improve your past scores.

It's Amazing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Already my daugter and I have spent a lot of time playing this game. I anticipate it being lots of fun and a great work out for us both!!!

BUY IT!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game got my kids off the couch! Not only is it a great deal of fun but it is also great exercise!!!

Having fun and getting Excercise...is it possible??

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Yes it is!!! My son got this for Christmas...we've been thinking about getting some sort of DDR for him but my mother (with guidance from me) went with the Mario Mix. One reason was that since my son is a video game junky we figured that he'd get more enjoyment out of it since it was a familiar charachter instead of just a bunch of music he's never heard before. I've even gotten into the MIX!! With the workout mode you can track how many calories you've burned...its great!!! We're searching for another mat because we want to battle!!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR KIDS AND ADULTS!!!

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