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Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party
- Nintendo Wii
- Price: $69.99
- Genre: Party
Common Sense Media says
DDR adds arm movements; some lyrics are iffy.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this game is part of the highly respected Dance Dance Revolution series. For many years, the series has been found to increase coordination, burn calories, and encourage kids to dance. This version is a little harder because it adds arm movements (using the Wii remote and nunchuk). While dancing, kids will hear some songs that have somewhat suggestive lyrics.
What's it about?
DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION: HOTTEST PARTY marks the debut of Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) for Nintendo's family-friendly Wii console. By adding a gimmicky arm-movement system, this version manages to take some advantage of the Wii's power of movement.
Players attach to the Wii system a dance pad that has four arrows (up, down, right, left) on its surface. Players watch as arrows on the TV screen slide upward toward a bar. When an arrow crosses the bar on the screen, players have to step on the corresponding arrow on the pad. Hottest Party adds arm movements by incorporating the Wii remote and nunchuk.
Is it any good?
This isn't the first time DDR has tried to get arms involved; previous PS2 versions incorporated the Eye Toy peripheral to similar effect. It adds to the challenge, and it adds to the workout -- but it also makes an already hard game that much harder. (That's why the add-on is optional.)
Hottest Party lets up to four dancers compete ... provided you buy more dance pads. Which might be worth it, since it's so much fun to play with others.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why playing a game makes a workout fun instead of work. Is it the variety of music and musical styles that makes you want to play? Or is it simply your competitive spirit that keeps you going? Is this game more fun in multiplayer mode or alone? Why?
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i like it really much
It's a fun book and game for kids 8+.
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i lost three hundred brain cells
this game is like so cool i got a high score and first place line and it was so fun that i made to the end of the game and then i beet it when my friend detracted me and then i got to that 1 place to dance and it was so awesome
i only have like 50 or 60 words sorry man and wemon
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The Greatest Version Yet
"Everybody Dance Now!" Up Down Left Right Up Up Down Left. This game makes you sweaty and gives you an excuse to dance dance DANCE! My only problem with this fantastic game is that a few songs have suggestive lyrics. Of course I'm not looking for these downsides while I'm rocking out to DDR. This game is best if you want a challenge on Wii but don't want to stand there wiggling your arm like an idiot while the Wii guy says "Nice throw!" Featuring techno remixes of popular songs and a few unknown classics, this game is assured to give you a blast!:)
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Its a dance game
That basically sums it up. the lyrics are really not the main issue cuz kids can be listening to other stuff apparently "suggestive" but this game is all fun. Move up down left right....but dont use this as a way to make your kids lose weight.it helps but not up to par as a workout in a gym
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Too Inappropriate?
As some music in the game might be inappropriate for people under 10, nothing can really make this game be an E10+ game.
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Challenging, Fun game gives a lot of excersise!
This is my favorite game in the DDR series. It incorporates the Wii Remote & Nunchuck for hand movements, and allows 4 players (if you buy extra $30.00 pads). Some of the women's costumes are pretty skimpy, as always. A wide variety of songs makes it fun, and several modes and levels of play make it fun for everyone. You can get a real workout on this.
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Party |
| Developer: | Konami |
| Release date: | November 3, 2007 |
| Price: | $69.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E10+ for lyrics. |
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