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Dance Dance Revolution X

(2008, 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 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Dance game with few well-known music tracks.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Dancing teaches kids about rhythm and improves fitness and coordination.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Some outfits are a little skimpy, some mild lyrical references.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Occasional references, like having drinks in a club.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Dance Dance Revolution X was written by Erin Bell

Parents need to know that this is part of Konami's popular Dance Dance Revolution series, which encourages kids to get up and dance and even features a Workout mode to track calories burned. Although there's no online component, up to eight players can connect over a local-area network (LAN) for multiplayer play. There are some very mild lyrics and references to alcohol (having drinks at a club), and some of the dancers' outfits could be considered a little skimpy. The game comes bundled with a dance mat for $49.99, or if you already have a dance mat you can buy the game separately for $29.99.

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What’s the Story?

DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION X marks the tenth anniversary of Konami's Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) franchise, and launches with simultaneous versions for the arcade and the PlayStation 2 console. In the home version, players step on a special dance mat controller to correspond with arrows (left, right, down and up) that scroll down the screen in time to the music. The game's 75-song dance-oriented soundtrack offers a few licensed tracks (Pet Shop Boys, MC Hammer), but is comprised mainly of Konami in-house musicians and underground dance artists.

Street Master mode follows a story that progresses as players dance to unlock more songs and plot points. Players can choose from a standard arcade mode, a Battle mode where you square off against a friend or the computer, and two endurance modes where you play for as long as possible, Course and Endless. In Workout mode you can track calories burned, time danced, and weight. Finally, players can create their own song mixes and step patterns in Edit mode. Players can also use Sony's EyeToy camera to project videos of themselves dancing on-screen.

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Is It Any Good?

When compared to the depth of gameplay and multiplayer modes offered by other Dance Dance Revolution series like Dance Dance Revolution Ultimate for the Xbox 360, DDR X comes up a little short. There are fewer tracks by well-known artists, the story mode is pretty shallow, the graphics aren't as crisp, and the announcer who talks over top of the songs is intrusive and annoying. With its low price point, DDR fanatics might still want to grab the game for the new songs, but it's not the strongest game in the series. Close

Publisher’s Details

Released on 9/26/2008, price $$49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E10+ (for Mild Lyrics, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes)

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    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
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    i love DDR i like to use my feet over my hands but both are very good if u are in to this type of game

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