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Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Good entry-level dance game for kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Gets kids up and moving.

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Part of the Mario franchise (and DDR franchise).
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix was written by Jinny Gudmundsen

Parents need to know there is nothing objectionable about this game, and it will even get kids off the couch and moving. Good for GameCube owners, but if your child is already a Dance Dance Revolution aficionado, don't buy this title. It's for beginners and will be too easy for them.

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What’s the Story?

Mario, Nintendo's beloved character, is shaking his booty in the new DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION: MARIO MIX for GameCube system players ages 7 to 12. Just like in the original Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), players use their feet to stomp on directional arrows on a dance pad that correspond to arrows that appear on the screen; points are awarded for accuracy and number of correct combinations achieved. Kids become either Mario or his brother Luigi to go on a quest to save the Mushroom Kingdom: Someone has stolen the four Music Keys and it is up to players to get them back. The quest takes players to five different worlds. In each world, kids must use the power of dance to overcome the obstacles.

Is It Any Good?

Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix is a terrific way to introduce children to DDR. The graphics of Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and Waluigi dancing are so hilarious that they motivate kids to groove to the music. Don't buy this for seasoned DDR players no matter how great their love of all things Mario -- this is an entry level title for kids.

Publisher’s Details

Developer: Konami
Released on: 12/14/2005, Price: $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

    good game for kids

    good game for kids

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    The hard level+ Bowser = NOT EASY!

    I could fail that level as soon as I started.^^; However, DDR: Mario Mix is a great way to work out and have fun. Anyone who can read well and step on arrows can play this.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 4.0

    Fun Game but

    Fun game but it's wayyyyyyyy too easy

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    Me and my sister always like playing Mario games so this game to us is awesome. It just so fun.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    Great Game 4 kids

    It gets kids dancing + its fun

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