Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Lafferty
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun exergaming, but song lyrics and videos age it up.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Play
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DanceDance Revolution II
What's It About?
In DANCEDANCE REVOLUTION II, players select a game mode -- exercise or dance -- and then try to score the most points by matching the direction arrows on the screen to identical symbols on a dance pad. By playing the game with their feet, players dance as they game. The higher the difficulty level, the more the player is required to move. Scoring high points accumulates and unlocks new songs (with corresponding music videos).
Is It Any Good?
DanceDance Revolution II is both an exercise game as well a party game for teenagers. The music used runs the gamut from older songs (like Donna Summer and The Human League's "Don't You Want Me") to more modern music that can be provocative. The formula is basically unchanged from previous games, but even so, this is a still a challenging workout. The graphics are decent, and the controller is quite responsive. Those that have older versions may not feel the need to invest in a new game, unless they enjoy dancing to newer music.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the messages that are being sent out in music and in music videos, as well as about the messages contained in song lyrics.
Parents can also talk to their teens about how media influences behavior and how to tell what is and what is not appropriate. They can discuss how to make good choices when it comes to what they see and hear.
A discussion can be held on the benefits and responsible use of active gaming.
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo Wii
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Konami
- Release date : October 13, 2011
- Genre : Exergaming
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : June 13, 2022
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