Dance! Online (NR)
Dance-based game -- social network shows promise.
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- Publisher: Acclaim
- Genre: Video Games - Massivly Multi-player Online Game (MMOG)
- Release Date: 03/17/2008
- Platform(s): Windows
- Online Enabled: Yes
- ESRB Rating: NR
- Price: $free
Parents need to know
Families can talk about whether they prefer to use the keyboard or a dance mat. Which is easier? Does playing a dancing game make them want to learn some dance moves in real life? Do they think that this game has improved their rhythm or dancing skills?
Message
Social Behavior:
Players can marry other players of the opposite gender in the game, or "divorce" them by buying a "dump potion."
Consumerism:
Ads encouraging the player to purchase Acclaim Coins are displayed prominently.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Educational Value:
Teaches rhythm and coordination. If a dance mat is used, the game is also good exercise.
Violence
Sex
Mildly suggestive lyrics and some skimpy outfits including a sexy spoof on Santa called "Naughty List" with a tiny red panties, garters and bodice.
Language
Filters exist to block curse words but users can circumvent it by spelling the words slightly differently.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Erin Bell
Is it any good?
Dance! Online is off to a good start, but some of its features could use refinement. Confusing menus and a lack of adequate help files make it hard to explore the game's more advanced features. While dancing, the difficulty is uneven, with "superstar mode" basically consisting of tracks that have been sped up to insane levels as opposed to taking the time to create more intricate dance patterns. Let's hope that as the online experience continues to evolve, some of these features will be smoothed out to make Dance! Online an even richer experience than it already is.
How to play
- Playability: Broad range of difficulty; compatible with keyboard or dance pad.
- Reading Required: None
- Graphics: Cute avatars and a variety of dance locations.
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