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By Chris Morris
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Exciting Kinect dance game keeps the party going strong.
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Dance Central 2
What's It About?
Dance Central 2 takes all the fun of the original game and miraculously builds on it. Designed, once again, to work exclusively with Kinect for Xbox 360, the game monitors how well you mimic onscreen dance moves and scores you appropriately. There's no real story to speak of (though the barest bones of one are painted on as a framework). Instead, the game is meant for social gatherings. This installment also supports in-room multiplayer (something the original didn't), letting two players dance cooperatively or face off in a dance battle.
Is It Any Good?
Even if you have the grace of a spastic camel, you can't help but have fun with Dance Central 2. The game is forgiving for beginners, challenging for experts, and features a terrific lineup of songs (ranging from Lady Gaga to Justin Bieber to Usher to Sir Mix-a-lot). This year's inclusion of co-op and multiplayer challenge modes adds more depth to the game and is guaranteed to make it more of a party standard.
The game introduces plenty of new moves and is loaded with 44 new songs. Players of the original game can import that game's original 32 songs in as well for 400 Microsoft points (about $5). The original Dance Central was a must-have game last year. This sequel is miles ahead of its predecessor -- and could well be the best Kinect game on the market.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about which dance moves they like the most -- and whether they're appropriate for the children's age.
Families can also discuss the additional benefits of dancing, such as fitness.
Game Details
- Platform : Xbox 360
- Subjects : Arts : choreography , dance , rhythm
- Skills : Health & Fitness : exercise , gross motor skills , Creativity : imagination , making new creations
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- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Microsoft
- Release date : October 25, 2011
- Genre : Music & Dance
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- Last updated : December 2, 2021
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