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Dance Dance Revolution: SuperNOVA

(2006, Video Games - DDR, Rated E10+, Play it on: PlayStation 2)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Perfect way to get kids moving!

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Teaches movement, coordination, and confidence.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Provocative dancing; while the lyrics contain sexual innuendos, there's nothing overt.
  • Language:

    Dance songs reflect current pop music.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    One tune talks about drinking booze.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Dance Dance Revolution: SuperNOVA was written by Andrew Bub

Parents need to know that this game will get your teens and tweens up off the couch and moving. This series of games is actually being used in some schools to get kids excited about exercise. While you can buy the game without the dance pad controller and use the gamepad, it isn't recommended. Playing with a game controller eliminates almost all of the exercise benefits and is ultimately too easy -- and not as much fun. Some of the pop songs contain suggestive lyrics.

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  • Families can talk about what makes this series so popular. Is it more fun to dance with someone, or is the game fun by itself? Is it all about getting the highest score, or is it just fun regardless? Families can also talk about how to use the Edit mode to make new steps and challenge each other.
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What’s the Story?

The concept behind DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION SUPERNOVA (DDR) is simple: the game uses a dance pad controller (if you're new to the series, find one that comes with a pad or buy a dance pad controller separately) instead of a gamepad (though you can use a gamepad if necessary) to simulate dancing. Licensed popular dance tracks fill your speakers, and a series of arrows slide relentlessly up the screen toward a bar at the top. Players must hop around to press each arrow with their foot as its corresponding onscreen arrow passes over the bar. They are scored based on timing, rhythm, and number of correct combinations. Close

Is It Any Good?

SuperNOVA is bigger than all previous titles in the series: It features over 2,000 dance steps and fan-favorite tunes from past versions of the game, as well as newly licensed songs. A new graphics engine offers a slicker look and better-looking characters, and each character now has their own dance moves. Dance Dance veterans will enjoy the new space-themed "Stellar Master Mode," with a string of dances and challenges to complete as you hoof and hop your way across the universe.

Players can edit dance steps to make their own routines; if their PlayStation 2 consoles are on broadband, they can compete against other players online. (Common Sense Media does not recommend having children under age 12 compete online.) With DDR, kids and parents can play games together. SuperNOVA is well worth the investment for die-hard fans of the game but players new to DDR might want to consider getting an older and cheaper version first.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 11/20/2006, price $39.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E10+ (for Mild lyrics, suggestive themes, alcohol reference)

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    good for big kids but no one under 8

    it is a good game but sometimes when you fail a man says oh my god and there are girls who dance are innapropriate.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Dance through the night!

    Okay, I...LOVE DDR. I've been a major fan since DDRMAX2. This game is absolutely amazing. There's an incredible number of songs you can unlock, and most if not all are diverse and very, VERY good. However, some of the dancers (Jenny, in paticular) dance somewhat provocatively, and Jenny is dressed in hot pants. That aside, this is a very good game.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    fun fun fun

    coolest game ever!!!!

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