| ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. | |
| OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Parents need to know that 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.
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.
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.
Families can talk about how to make the game more challenging. Try different body movements while placing your feet on the controller. Challenge each other to be outrageous or funny. Who in the family can dance most like Usher?
| Platforms: | Nintendo GameCube |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Exergaming |
| Developers: | Konami, Nintendo |
| Release date: | December 14, 2005 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E |
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