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Great exercise, great fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 35 / 37
Date: September 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Dance Dance Revolution is a game that challenges you to press (or step on) the correct sequence of arrows in time to dance music. I bought the game/pad bundle, and it was the best gaming investment I've made. Although you do have to be careful when storing the large mat, since creases can make its operation finicky, it has held up rather well under months of regular use. The nifty practice modes allow you to slow down the pace, add hand-claps to show you the proper rhythm of the steps, and repeat a small section of a song again and again until you have it perfected! There are also several workout modes, including a non-stop that allows you to dance to every song in roughly 30 minutes. It keeps track of the time and calories burned for the current session, as well as your totals. Of course we can't forget the actual game mode! There are options for total beginners to super-mega-experts! It would take you a long, long time to master every song to its extreme. This game has high replayability, and is fun at parties, too! I highly recommend getting the large mat controller, because it just isn't very fun using only your thumbs! I admit, after several months you may get tired of the same two dozen songs, but you'll be several thousands of calories lighter and happier, too!

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.

Poor song selection can't wreck great game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 32 / 35
Date: May 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Adored and beloved by a small cult here in the US, the premiere "bemani" music game is finally available in a US version. It's doubtful it will find mainstream popularity here like it has in Japan -- Konami's bungled marketing and the expense of dance controllers guarantee that -- but those who get in on DDR will be richly rewarded.

In case you haven't seen the arcade machine, the game allows two players to compete in a dance competition by hitting up, down, right and left arrows with their feet on a floor-pad controller, in synch to the appearance of matching arrows scrolling up the screen (which are, of course, in time to the music).

At home, you can play with just the typical handheld controller, but that utterly misses the point. If you're going to try DDR, spend the extra money for one or two dance-pad controllers, available from third-party companies or (allegedly) Konami itself. Wearing socks and stretching your legs beforehand are highly recommended.

What you'll discover is that it's a karaoke-like experience -- get over your inhibitions and it can be giddy fun, even for people who otherwise dislike video games.

I'm taking one point off because of Konami's poor choice of songs for the US release. There have been three or four DDR's released in Japan, and the US version picks tracks from all of them -- and overall the song selection is MUCH too difficult for new gamers to pick up (which, given DDR's underground status in the US, is pretty much everyone). You'll be relegated to simple songs like "Have You Never Been Mellow" and "Boom Boom Dollar" for a long time before you can explore the playlist without premature game-overs. Worse, the most popular DDR song of all -- "Butterfly" -- is nowhere to be found on the US disc.

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

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 king of all party games has finally arrived !!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: May 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I have played all kinds of DDR games (I haven't played DDR 5th Mix just yet) from the 1st to the 4th mix. I love them all, except for the import version of Dance Dance Revolution and Dance Dance Revolution 2nd Mix which suffers a short selection of songs, corny graphics, and the crappy offbeat sequence. When the U.S. version of Dance Dance Revolution came out, I thought that it would be like the import version, but it was nothing like that. Instead, it used the DDR 3rd Mix game engine. Now that's a good thing, considering that 3rd Mix was the best DDR in the first place. In this game, you will see some familiar characters from DDR 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Mix (YES ! I finally get a chance to choose Dread Snake !). People usually ignore the graphics and just concentrate on the fun filled gameplay, but let me describe the graphics. The characters look cool and the backgrounds are so tight ! The only thing that will distract you during the gameplay are the flashing lights. There are a few songs that could have been in the list like "Dam Dariram", "Paranoia Rebirth", "Butterfly", "Butterfly Upswing Mix", "Bumblebee", "Captain Jack Grandle Remix", "The Race", and "Boom Boom Dollar K.O.G.G. Mix". Even if those songs weren't included, a few great songs were included like the three "Paranoia" series, "Afronova" (everyone's favorite song), "Dub I Dub", "Dynamite Rave" (my second favorite), and "If You Were Here" (my first favorite song that got me into the DDR craze). Although there weren't enough features and no new songs to unlock, Dance Dance Revolution is still the ultimate gaming expreience. If you're a raver, you should be able to master this game in no time. I think it's best if everyone tries this game out. This game is not only good for parties, but it's also good for exercising your legs (there's a "Diet Mode" available for you to select ! I highly recommend it !). If you're reading this, always remind this to yourself. If you're going to get this game or any kind of import DDR game, don't forget the Dance pad. These Dance pads are sold everywhere in different game stores and other stores that sells videogames and accessories. If you hear other people saying that DDR is a load of crap, don't listen to them ! Whoever says that, doesn't know how to dance or take the challenge. If you want to workout and have fun at the same time, get Dance Dance Revolution for your PlayStation game console.

Note: There are two Dance Dance Revolution titles for Dreamcast. Dance Dance Revolution: Club Version and Dance Dance Revolution 2nd Mix: Dreamcast Edition. I heard both of these games are the greatest including 2nd Mix for Dreamcast. Too bad they won't be coming to the U.S. since the Dreamcast is about to die an early death !

gotta love workout mode

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: December 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

My husband and I first discovered this game in an arcade, and after we built up the nerve to try it, we were immediately addicted. When we learned that the home version includes a Workout Mode (in which you input your weight and either the amount of time you want to dance or the number of calories you want to burn) we had to give it a try. It has quickly become our favorite way to exercise, both alone and together. We love to watch our increasing scores and decreasing waistlines!

(The soft dance pads do slide on the carpet a little bit, but not enough to be a problem. We just readjust their positions after every few songs -- no big deal.)

Don't knock it 'til you've tried it.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 11 / 11
Date: August 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If you've played this before, then this review won't help you.
However, if you're seeing this title for the first time, then give it a long look. It's hard to explain how much fun this title is to play, until you have it and a bunch of friends to play it with. I haven't shown it a friend who hasn't liked it. Even my wife, not a physical person, plays the game a half an hour a night.
I really think that it is a waste of time to buy this and not buy some third party dance pads. Two pads, the game, kickin' sound system, and all your friends equals a party.
Another cool thing about this game is the other players. Ever try to ask a "Tekken(or other fighting game) master" how to do a special move? Most likely, you got sneered at; if not worse. However DDR players actually volunteer information to beginners. So, if you just want some fun for your PS, then buy this game.

Great for people who don't have mod chips

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: November 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Many people have complained that this is a "watered-down" version of DDR because it doesn't have some of the best songs, like Butterfly and Dam Dariram on it. Liscensing issues are unfortunate, but the fact is, this is the best way for someone who doesn't have a mod chip (such as myself) to practice DDR at home! Sure, it may not have Captain Jack or Mr. Wonderful, but it DOES have Boom Boom dollar, both mixes of Brilliant2u, smoke, Dub I Dub, 3 mixes of paranoia, La Senorita, Afronova, Dynamite Rave and more! Great for a beginner, or anyone who feels like they need a patch or gum for DDR "withdrawals"

Pros:
+Great fun
+Great exercise
+Perfect for parties
+Large amount of enjoyable music
+One of the best damn games you can buy

Cons:
-You pretty much NEED to buy a pad for maximum enjoyment (you can order one from redoctane.com)
-You're going to need to tape the pad to the floor, otherwise it's gonna slide all over the place
-Missing a lot of good songs

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