Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 with Dance Mat
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Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 includes multiple new and enhanced options and setting for players of all skill levels, cool smash hit songs from the last four decades, robust online and offline support and other exclusives. Bundle comes with the game and dance mat. Cool new modes and features include support for your Wii Mii on the DDR dance floor. Brand-new gameplay twists add to the next evolution in DDR gameplay while non-stop dance ac... » full description
Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 includes multiple new and enhanced options and setting for players of all skill levels, cool smash hit songs from the last four decades, robust online and offline support and other exclusives. Bundle comes with the game and dance mat. Cool new modes and features include support for your Wii Mii on the DDR dance floor. Brand-new gameplay twists add to the next evolution in DDR gameplay while non-stop dance action with the new Course mode, various set themed song lists that players dance along to Brand-New Hottest Training Mode mean players can learn real dance moves and practice the same routines as the characters. Other features such as all-new DDR characters exclusive to Hottest Party 2 as well as the popular and familiar Workout Mode transform your DDR experience into a fitness routine. Not to mention, enhanced motion capture will be applied to all characters for increased realism and customization. New stages with enhanced effects are even better with more than 50 unique dance environments to choose from. « short desciption
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-11-15
This game is fun - a workout definitely - can't quite keep up with the kids. But really, it does require some stamina and coordination. This was an AMAZING price and we're excited to give some to family for gifts.
User: lingbiblue
Rating:
Summary: pretty good
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-07
I was expecting the arrows on the mat to light up to making learning easier. Without a good tutorial learning the dance moves was not easy and all in all a big disappointment.
User: Still Standing
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Summary: Dance Dance Revolultion 2 disappointment
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-03
Neither my wife nor I enjoyed this game. Personally, I had a lot of trouble actually playing it - maybe I'm just too uncoordinated (middle aged married guy - shocker, there).
We hadn't played any of the dancing games prior to this one, but figured we'd give it a shot. (My wife isn't a gaming person, but she was excited by the dance game concept.) The arm gestures seemed a bit cumbersome, and I always felt like I was doing the feet correctly but never seemed to quite hit it well enough.
We played a couple times, and since then it's just been sitting unused (for months and months).
Other than that, it seemed fine for what it was (hence the 3 stars). If you like dancing games and have any aptitude for them, it's probably a reasonable choice. Otherwise, get a Wii Fit if you want an active video game (which we also have and actually enjoyed for a while).
User: Kenneth A. Mastro
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Summary: Not For the Uncoordinated, Apparently
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 2
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Review Date: 2009-11-02
I received DDR Hottest Party 2 for my birthday and for a space of 3 weeks have played it every day anywhere from 1.5 hours to 5 hours. Just to give an idea of my usage, I started at beginner level, spent about 15 hours on basic level and then proceeded to difficult level for the remaining 10 approximated hours i've used the game.
Pros: Genuinely fun and addictive game
1. It's really fun to wave the remote & nunchuk around while dancing
2. The soundtrack is really nice and has good variety and rhythms
3. I have a friend named Naoki (you'll get it if you play :) )
4. Using the workout mode, I average 6 calories per minute of dancing -- yes, that's 360 Kcal per hour! I've actually had to increase my caloric intake to counter the weight loss of a daily 2 hour session (which flies by because i'm always like, "shoot, i missed a step. one more time!").
Cons: Not customizable and not suitable for hard play
1. The mat it comes with is poor, especially on carpet:
a. After 30 hours of use, the mat responds sluggishly and often does not register steps which are in the boxes but not directly on the arrows. I put tape markers on mine to try and feel the location better, but it's frustrating.
b. DDR HP2 IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANY 3RD PARTY DANCE MATS! This includes the high end Cobalt Flux's etc. See e-mail below.
2. Took about 10 hours of play to unlock all songs but the last boss song (Osaka Evolved). Cannot download for free or for money additional songs.
3. Hand control and nunchuck require unnatural movements in order to get an accurate reading -- you have to shake it forcefully to get a distinct "stop" which will be registered by the game. You can do it more lightly, but I've found that there's a high probability for a "good" which will ruin any long combos.
So overall, I love DDR because it's a great game and a great workout, but I'm really disappointed with HP2 for wii. I'm frustrated that because I love playing so much, I've outgrown the hardware in less than one month and Konami does not provide any alternatives that I am aware of. I recommend getting the PS2 version as most high quality mats are PS compatible and there is a PS2 to PC converter available allowing play with the computer for use with any MP3 song and customizable arrow sequences.
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I recently contacted Konami regarding the compatibility of their Wii game with 3rd party mats and they had this to say:
"Dear Konami Customer,
Thank you for contacting Konami Support. We regret to inform you that we cannot guarantee that a third party dance mat will function with our DDR games. This is why we suggest the official Konami dance mat. Konami does not have an official hard dance mat.
We apologize for the inconvenience."
User: Ronie
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Summary: DDR 2 for wii is very disappointing after 30 hours of play
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-10-12
This is a good game and I enjoying dancing. The only bad part is the dance mat is kind of small. It is made more for kids. I still have fun dance with this game.
User: A. Lucchesi
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Summary: Good game
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
Editorial Reviews
DanceDanceRevolution celebrates its 10th anniversary with DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2, an all-new game DDR game for the Wii. Packed with an entirely new soundtrack, new game modes and interactivity--including the ability to import your Mii on to the dance floor--DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 enhances the series' trademark interactive gameplay by combining the physically engaging, innovative and easy-to-pick-up-and-play mechanics of the Wii platform. |
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Although loaded all the familiar mat mashing DDR fun, in utilizing the motion sensing capabilities of the Wii Remote, DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 also brings new moves to the floor in the form of Hand Gestures and Gimmicks. Hand gestures require players to keep time to the rhythm of songs, beyond the step pattern they dance to, by shaking the Wii Remote or Nunchuck. In effect this adds a third dimension to the traditional front to back/side to side gameplay, resulting in an even more full-body experience. In addition, if players so choose they can also up their difficulty level through Gimmicks. Through these players can briefly alter the game's UI--for example delaying the appearance of on-screen arrows--forcing them to rely on their rhythm instead of screen prompts and in the process pick up major bonuses. Key Game Features:
- All-new soundtrack includes smash-hits from the last 4 decades as well as Konami originals, boss battle songs and videos.
- Dance mat included with game.
- 1-4 player support.
- Cool new modes and features:
- Your Mii can now be incorporated onto the DanceDanceRevolution dance floor.
- Brand-New Gimmicks, such as the Minimizer, add to the next evolution in DanceDanceRevolution gameplay.
- More Wii mote interaction in the Dance n' Defend Battle Mode where players use Wii mote movements to beat their opponents.
- Nonstop dance action with the new Course Mode, various set themed song lists that players dance along to.
- Unlock hidden features in the Groove Arena Mode as you battle your way to the top of this new venue.
- Learn real dance moves and practice the same routines as the characters from all different angles with the brand new Hottest Training Mode.
- All new DanceDanceRevolution characters with new outfits, exclusive to Hottest Party 2.
- Enhanced motion capture will be applied to all characters for increased realism and customization.
- New stages with enhanced effects, with more than 50 unique dance environments.
Finally, DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 also includes a new lesson track system. Unlike the tutorial tracks in previous releases that relied heavily on text explanations, here players new to DDR gameplay will enjoy both video and audio encouragement and direction from their own on-screen instructor. As "left,right"…"front, back" etc. are called out all dance floor newbies have to do to place their feet accordingly on the mat and there you have it. You've joined the DanceDance revolution. So, whether you are new to the DDR universe, or a master of the disco ball, get ready to become the life of the party, the Hottest Party, with DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 for the Wii gaming system. Track List
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Product Details
- All new soundtrack includes smash hits from the last 4 decades
- enhanced motion capture will be applied to all characters for increased realism and customization
- new stages with enhanced effects with over 50 unique dance environments
- All new DDR characters exclusive to Hottest Party 2
- cool new modes and features including the popular workout mode