Dance Dance Revolution DVD Game

Dance Dance Revolution Explained

Dance Dance Revolution, often called DDR, is an interactive rhythm-based video game. Players stand on a dance pad or dance mat that is used in place of a traditional video game controller. There are four directional arrows on the pad, one pointing to the front, one pointing to the right, one pointing to the back, and one pointing to the left. The dancer selects an arrow by stepping on it. The player's feet are also used to activate all other controls, such as the buttons to start and pause a game.

Game play begins by selecting a difficulty level and a song. As the song plays to accompanying visuals, much like a music video, a pattern of arrows appears on the screen. The player must step on these arrows on the dance pad, matching the rhythm of the song. Songs at the beginning levels include single arrows and steps that last a full beat. More difficult songs include steps requiring players to jump on two arrows at once, freezes requiring them to hold their foot on a arrow until the freeze disappears, and steps that fall at the half or quarter-beat of the music.

Multi-player options include turn-based play and head-to-head competition with two side-by-side dance pad controllers. The most ambitious dancers can choose a mode that uses arrows on both dance pads, doubling the playing space, and leaving them jumping from mat to mat.

DDR can be a great game to play with friends, as everyone enjoys competing, showing off when they're doing well, and laughing together when they stumble on a difficult song. Played alone, it's still a pleasant diversion and good exercise. Games include practice and exercise modes to track your progress and fitness, such as calories burned.

Dance Dance Revolution DVD Game Options

DDR is available on several gaming platforms. The newest titles can be found in any store selling video games. If you're just getting in to the Dance Dance Revolution DVD game, your best bet will be purchase the older versions secondhand. Some of the oldest, out-of-print games can only be found by paying a high price to resellers.

PlayStation

• DanceDanceRevolution
• DanceDanceRevolution Disney Mix
• DanceDanceRevolution Konamix

PlayStation 2

• DDRMAX DanceDanceRevolution
• DDRMAX2 DanceDanceRevolution
• DanceDanceRevolution Extreme
• DanceDanceRevolution Extreme 2
• DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA
• DanceDanceRevolution: SuperNOVA2
• DanceDanceRevolution: Disney Channel Edition

Xbox

• DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX
• DanceDanceRevolution: ULTRAMIX 2
• DanceDanceRevolution: ULTRAMIX 3
• DanceDanceRevolution: ULTRAMIX 4

Xbox 360

• DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE 2
• DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE

GameCube

• DanceDanceRevolution Mario Mix

Wii

The Wii version of DDR incorporates the Wiimote with cues to perform hand motions in addition to the usual footwork.

• DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party

Mobile

Mobile versions of the game require players to match the beat with their fingers instead of their feet.

• DanceDanceRevolution Mobile
• DanceDanceRevolution 3D

Arcade

However, while the game is most commonly played on video game consoles, its true origins were in arcades. Any DDR fan should try a full-sized version of the game at least once. Visit roller rinks, family fun centers, and amusement park arcades to find one.

Online DDR Resources

• The official Dance Dance Revolution community from Konami, the publisher of the series, will keep you on top of all the latest news and releases.
• DDR Freak offers song lists, step charts, tournament videos, machine locations for the full-sized arcade version of the game, an online community, and other helpful resources.