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the pad is busted after 6 weeks

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: December 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The game is fun and all but the big downer in my case was that the DDR dance pad started malfunctioning after 6 weeks for fairly light play. Specifically, one of the buttons (A) seems to be stuck and one cannot override by using the corresponding wiimote button.
I'm still investigating the warranty options. Amazon's site is amazingly devoid of any hints about warranty support.

Dancin' The Night Away?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 34 / 73
Date: October 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

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+

lots of fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: December 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

delivered as promised, game is lots of fun. Our 14 yr. old daugher and her friends do this for hours. Fun for adults to exercise to. It says 50 songs, but there are only 26 or so. YOu have to get better to get the other songs to come up.

Dance Dance Tonight

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: January 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Dance Dance Revolution for the wii has it's own spin on the game for the wii. Incorporating the wiimote and nunchuck and new "special" steps... some say, "that is going to ruin the game" ... lucky enough for us you can simply just turn off all the new editions shortly before picking the song.

GREATEST THING about this game, if you have no rhythm or maybe are a little self conscious about teaching your hips and legs to "learn rhythm" , this game will teach you in a short amount of time. But it won't be like taking a class, one day you will just realize you feel the beat instead of listening for it.

As for the song selection, some of the songs are before my time but are still fun to dance too... and some are so classic everyone knows them and wants to dance to them. Difficulties range from an "easy song " on beginner difficulty where my 8 year old brother was griping about it being too easy... and the notches can go up steadily until I, now an avid DDR'er have to stop in the middle of the song because of lactic acid buildup. Still ridiculously fun.

Way to get up off our butts!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: October 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Sooo my hubby and I just bought this we love games that get us up and moving and let me tell you this is the game for you if you wanna break a sweat.....a little hard for dance retards like myself but Im getting it and I feel like Im getting more rhythmn in the process great music I wish there were more songs but what they have is great all in all a great purchase!

Love it even if I'm not so good...YET

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: October 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I got my game in yesterday after preordering. I managed to set it up, but didn't get to play until this morning. I used the workout feature. Got up and strapped on my heart rate monitor and set to play for 30 minutes. Let me say that I've never played this game ever before, but it looked like a workout and that's why I got it. Well it took me about half the time to figure out that I really sucked mainly cause I didn't understand the game.

I guess the maker assumes everyone knows the game, but it would have been nice to have better instructions. I'll keep chugging along tho. Also at the end of my workout, I noticed that the calories burned calculated was a lot higher than my monitor which I trust. All in all, the game is excellent.

Fun New DDR Experience

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: October 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've had this game a couple days and it has been SO MUCH FUN!
If this is your first DDR experience I suggest playing on an easier difficulty (maybe without the hand movements) until you get better so you don't get overwhelmed. Also the first level in groove circuit mode is a tutorial type song that should help. If you already have one of the older DDR games (I had PS2's Supernova), the new hand movements, special blocks, double taps, new songs etc add alot which makes this one worth adding to your game collection.
I WOULD have given this 5 stars, but I would like to see them offer smaller motion sensors that could be strapped securely to your wrists. It may seem like a small picky little thing, but after an hour or so your hands get tired of holding the controllers (don't forget to use your safety strap!)

ITS AWSOmE@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 14
Date: November 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

w00t this game is sooooo c00l. not only did i stay up till 2a.m. playing it, but my mom supported me too. she said i was "burning calories".
normal ddr is boring but playing it on the wii brings it to a whole new level. there are "gimmiks" which are special commands. this also brings your hands and arms into the game with a jab to the right and a whip to the left.
ddr for wii is something you don't want to miss.

P.S it's perfect for all ages 8 to 50

Fun to play and entertaining to watch others

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: November 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is the first DDR game I've played. I've witnessed people playing these games arcades for years but never had the inclination to try it out. The graphics aren't great but it doesn't bother me as I'm paying attention to the arrows most of the time. The avatars have fixed outfits so there's not much customization in that dimension either.

I'm a big fan of remixed songs and the game doesn't disappoint in that respect. It feels good when you pass a challenge and unlock a song that you really enjoy. Not having played previous DDR versions, the hand controls don't feel that awkward; they were just part of the learning curve. Now I'm on the lookout for a second dance pad so I can play with a friend.

Excellent! Good Exercise~

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: November 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I had played the DDR game about 10 years ago when it first came out of Play Station. This Wii version is similar to what it was 10 years ago except now my hands need to move as well! This is a great full body exercise for those of us who rarely have time to go to gym and are tied to the couch every night. I would suggest getting two dancing pads as dancing is more fun when you are with someone. The minor complaint is that the song selections are just so-so. I wish there are a lot more good songs. Overall I highly recommend this game!

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