I have always wanted to be able to play DDR. I could not understand how those kids at the arcade had gotten so good at this game...until now. Owning my own version of the game allows me to play (and burn tons of cardio calories) for hours on end. I find that I continue to improve slowly.
The selection of songs impressed me, an adult. From NKOTB to Bobby Brown to Rihanna (sp?), even my favorite karaoke song is available: Ice Ice Baby...so, one who grew up in the 1980s-1990s will love the crazy selection. Oh, and there are the super fast Japanese techno songs, too. Don't worry, it's all covered in DDR 3.
The only negative, if you can categorize it as such is that the mat, which is perfectly sensitive, sounds as though you are stepping on diapers or something when you dance on it. The sound is kinda strange. But, you can drown it out by raising the volume on the TV.
One other thing: I purchased this game & pad bundle for $49.99 on Amazon (free shipping :)). Weeks later, I saw it in Best Buy for $69.99 plus tax. So, it was a great deal!
I am actually in the market for other versions of DDR...
We just go this last night and spent over a hour playing it. Love the songs, some older some newer. Alot of new ways to play the game. Even with the Wii board. Going to try that tonight.
Overall, I was very pleased with this. I chose to get this one on the Wii due to the added gameplay options you can't get on other consoles. I believe they incorporated the Wii fit very well (stand on the board and swing your hips left, right, forward, and back, as well as hula hoop motions). It definitely gave me a workout. On the negative side of this though, I've had trouble with it registering some of my hip movements. I'm not sure if this is due to game error or perhaps my environment, ie carpet, battery life, etc. And of course you can't beat using the Wii remotes as added an added challenge and as an additional method to burn calories.
So far the tracks I have unlocked are good and fun, a good mix of modern with some classics. I also really enjoy the music videos that they play along with some of them. Who wouldn't want to see the New Kids in their glory years dancing to "The Right Stuff"?!
Load time of the songs seems to be fine. With other versions of the game I know this has been a complaint. The other negative thing that has annoyed me is while in Freeplay Mode, after 3 or 4 songs, you get challenged by the game, where you face off against the computer player. The songs for the challenges definitely step it up a notch in difficulty, so if you're just trying to relax at a steady pace, this will interrupt that. Of course you can always just fail it and get it overwith, but nonetheless it's wasted time. I don't remember this being on Hottest Party 1, but that was a while ago for me.
Again, I'm having and going to have a lot of fun with this game. It offers variety with the usage of the Wii fit and the Wiimotes, which will keep the game from getting boring for a long time. What better way to get off your rear and get a little exercise in!
"I like this game. Got it for my daughter, and she really likes it. A little pricey, though."
"The dance pad quit working after 2 or 3 uses. My son liked it for the short time it worked."
