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Unique,Fun,Infectious,and a COMPLETE BLAST!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 23 / 26
Date: February 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

All right, after a while of testing out their "Dance Simulator" in Arcades (to rave reviews) Konami has brought it out on a home console. America, here is your chance to get in on the sensation that is sweeping the US! Put a FUN game in that PS1/2! Utilizing Konami's unique dance pad peripheral Dance Dance Revolution only asks you to step (or touch with any other part of your body =P)on the corresponding arrow on the pad when prompted to do so. As you play, solid arrows scroll up from the bottom of the screen towards clear arrows situated near the top of the screen. When a solid arrow matches with a clear arrow that's your cue to hit the same arrow on the dance pad! Four directions keep it simple, up, down, left, and right, however with over 25 varying songs and 3 levels of difficulty, as well as a "Workout Mode" and a "Super Easy" beginner mode, Dance Dance Revolution never gets old! The music selection, while not perfect, takes all of best music from DDR 1.5, and DDR 2nd Mix, while tossing in a few faves from DDR 3rd Mix as well.(No Butterfly, sadly...)Three Paranoia mixes and If You Were Here, for the veterans out there, as well as Boom Boom Dollar, Have You Never Been Mellow, and Brilliant2U Orchestra Groove for casual groovers and dance fans. A video game devoid of any violence, fun for all ages, and a GREAT WORKOUT all in one! BUT! One thing is a MUST! YOU MUST HAVE THE KONAMI DANCE PAD! The game's enjoyment level drops conciderably without it. Bonus! With two dance pads TWO people can dance against eachother in "Couple Mode" as well as one person working BOTH pads in "Double Mode" quite a sight! Perfect for parties! So, with this knowledge go, pre-order the "Perfect Dance Simulator" and remember that video games CAN teach you new things, like how to dance. (maybe...)

Best Music Game on the Market

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 23 / 27
Date: February 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The video game industry has been trying to push music games as of late. Samba De Amigo, PaRappa the Rappa, and Bust-A-Groove are all good examples. But the one that started it all and remains the best to this day is Dance Dance Revolution. This game started in Japan in 1998, and is so popular it already has had 4 different sequals and is what most young Japanese people spend their weekend nights playing at the arcades. The idea for this game is extremely simple and it is easy to get into. But to master this game is probably harder to do than in any game there is on the market. This is how DDR works. At the very top of the screen a left, right, up, and down arrow are shown, all in a horizontal row. Then when the game starts arrows of all those 4 directions start floating upward towards the main row of arrows. Once a directional arrow hits its corresponding arrow, thats when you step in the direction that the specific arrow was pointing. You get to keep dancing until you either can't keep up with how fast the arrows move or you step on the wrong arrrows too many times. But while this is going on there is some great music playing in the backround to help you because the arrows move with the beat. So while the game is playing you get to dance to this beat while trying to keep up with the arrows becuase they can go really fast at times. This was really a genius idea for a video game and I am so glad Konami is finally bringing this title to the U.S. for us Americans! You have no idea how addictive this game is until you actually play it. Don't worry about not being able to dance either, because there about 10 difficulty levels to help some of us dancing fools out. You also get a great workout from this game, I start sweating after about 4 rounds! The only drawback with this game is that it doesnt come with the dancing pad so you have to buy that seperately, unless you want to play with just the playstation controller, which wouldn't be half as fun as the real thing. Overall, DDR is really an amazing game and is probably one of my favorite series out there. The replay value is tremendous in DDR, I can never see this game getting boring. ... ... I have played many games in my life, and this is one I seriously feel all you fellow gamers should consider. :)

The one game that'll make you really sweat

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 30 / 32
Date: March 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Forget Tamagotchi and Pokemon, the next real Japanese phenomenon has arrived in the U.S. -- it is Dance Dance Revolution (aka DDR).

I've been playing the Japanese version(s) of DDR for years now--and it's a blast. To experience the full effect of the game you really need to get yourself one of the dance pad controllers that Konami, or third party companies, have made. Then instead of merely pushing buttons on a control pad, you actually get up and dance to the music in the game. IMO, this is the only way to play, although you play with just a standard PlayStation control pad without having to actually dance (NOT AS FUN!). Unfortunately, the official Konami brand dance pad controllers won't be released in the U.S. until at least April '01--a real shame for people who are going to be buying the game at its release in March. But lower-quality third party pads are available now.

Music selections are a mix of 28 techno and dance tunes. There's nothing here that you'll have heard before on the radio on these shores, but trust me, if you like dance music in general you won't be disappointed by the song selection (although hardcore DDR fans might be, since this song list differs from those of the Japanese versions).

Here's how to play: Arrows (up, down, left and right) move upwards towards the top of the screen. As the arrows land inside of the directional templates at the top, you put your foot on the correct direction. It's all done to the beat of the music, so it's a little easier to tell when to press the right direction. At first, it'll seem very difficult, but with patience and practice, you'll be cutting up a rug like nobody's business.

The really great thing about this game is that it's a blast to play in groups. If it doesn't take the country by storm it'll be because Konami hasn't marketed it correctly and gotten the word out. Yes its premise is public embarassment--at least at first when you're not doing very well. But if you can swallow your pride and look stupid for a minute and a half or so (that's how long each song is) then you'll be into it. Besides being a fun game it's also a good form of exercise and gets you off of the couch or wherever you usually sit when playing video games. A Workout Mode is built-in so you can actually track how many calories you're burning while playing.

The Dance Pads for this game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Hey wats up everyone, this is SS4Reggie again and I have great news for anyone buying the Dance Dance Revolution game but cant find the Dance Pads. Well the Dance Pads are coming out on April 16 2001. The only place I know that will have this is Funcoland or Funcoland.com so if anyone cant find it any where then just go there. I just hope that Toys R Us will sell them because I know alot of people will buy them

One of the BEST modern dance games!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Dance Dance Revolution for the US-Playstation is better than I thought it would be. I ordered mine straight off of Konami.com, but if you ordered it from here, it'll be worth the wait. From the intense "nonstop" mode, to the original arcade mode you know and love, DDR will have you in the center of any type of party. Whether you like techno, rave, pop, hip-hop, or any other music, DDR is the game for you! Also, with the dance pad (official or not) you will be showin' off your skillz in no time.

I can see a dream in your dance.....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 21 / 21
Date: April 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I was first exposed to Dance Dance Revolution at an Anime convention in Chicago in May 2000, but didn't get to actually play it until December 2000. From that point I was hooked!

I currently own both of the imported Dreamcast versions, and import Playstation and N64 versions have been out for quite some time...

BUT

If you can't get your hands on a modded USA system or an import game system, YOUR DAY HAS COME!! This revolutionary game is a MUST-HAVE! One play of this game and I guarantee you WILL be hooked! I was turned off from video games in general for a while until I found this game!

... you'll be able to purchase a dance pad so you can move like you do in the arcades!

Best of all, for you parents out there, this game is full family fun! No violence present in this game, so you can rest easier about your children's playtime (or rather, dancetime)! You may even find yourselves getting as hooked on the game as Junior! I should know, I'm pushing 30, myself!

Also, if you're trying to lose weight, this game is the perfect addition to your diet and exercise regimen! I know people who have lost more than 50 pounds playing this game!!

The only drawback I can see is: It's the only domestic version of DDR. But, depending on how well this sells, there may be more "Mixes" to come in the future, to keep you dancing in the years to come!

Bottom line...this is a MUST-HAVE game! Order it now! ^.^v

Arcade comming home

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

It's such a great game. Like Bust-A-Groove, only now you can play with a special carpet. And this great arcade game is comming home! I'm buying this dance game for sure. It's a great virtual dancing game plus it makes you lose weight!

Awesome game!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Dance Dance Revolution combines great music, a great workout, and hours and hours of fun! I absolutely recommended purcahsing this game. I got it early, and everyone in my family is playing it! Even my grandparents! Loads of fun! The only negative I see in purchasing this game is maybe you'll not get to play it as much because everyone else in your family will be playing it. Plus all your friends will be over playing it too! Definitely recommend getting the mats as well though.

too cool

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

i played this game in japanese version, it is very fun. it will be very fun if you use the dancing pad. this game is too cool.

a new revolution

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

From time to time a new game is exposed to the home systems that is so awesome that I am forced to buy it. Dance Dance Revolution has to be one of these games. when i first played this game in the arcade I was a little skeptic of its fun factor, but when I tried it I was hooked. I currently own 3 imported versions and 2 hard pads for my playstation. this game has great songs too! you can also practice at home then show-off to your friends in the arcade. you wont make a mistake purchasing this game.

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