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U-Dance
- Plug and Play TV games
- Price: $50
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Inexpensive way to play a DDR-like game --no console needed.
Parents say
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a plug-and-play game where you don't need to own a console gaming
system to play this dance video game. You just plug this game into your TV, slip two elastic bands on your feet, and step into the game. It is inexpensive alternative to DDR games.
What's it about?
U-DANCE creates a way to get a Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) experience without ever owning a
video game console system –- this game is a "plug and play" game that
you simply plug into your TV. It also does not need a DDR dance mat because it
comes with elasticized motion sensor tags that you just slip over your shoes. In
essence, your body becomes the game controller for this game as you dance,
jump, and slide to the 12 musical tracks. The game has dances as well as two
minigames.
To work, the game comes with a plug-in tower that sits on the floor in front of the TV to receive
the signal from your feet. The screen will show foot patterns (dance patterns)that you copy to earn points.
Is it any good?
The motion sensors work pretty well and the dancing is more free than what is offered in DDR (where you are limited to always stepping on specific spots on a dance mat). With this
dance game you are encouraged to jump, slide, crossover your feet, as well as
just move. The pace and difficulty of the dances gradually increases as you
unlock the harder songs. Younger kids will have fun with the minigame where you
use kicks to knock lounge lizards off the screen.
While there is two-player option, it is not split screen head-to-head competition. Each player takes
their turn with the one set of motion tags and scores are compared. Also, there
are only 12 music tracks (including "Run It" by Chris Brown and
"Don't Stop the Music" by Rihanna), a very small number compared to
more robust DDR titles. Choose this game for families looking for active gaming
but who do not own a console gaming system. If you own a console system, the
DDR games have more depth.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about is dancing a fun way to get exercise? Did the game aspect of U-Dance make
you stay at it longer than if you were just dancing to your own music?
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My 20 year old VCR has 7 times better graphics than this 'game'. It's just terrible, and a HUGE waste of money.
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| Platforms: | Plug and Play TV games |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Hasbro |
| Release date: | October 26, 2008 |
| Price: | $50 |
| ESRB rating: | NR |
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