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Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix

By Jinny Gudmundsen, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Good entry-level dance game for kids.

Game Nintendo GameCube 2005
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What’s It About?

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.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say (4):

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.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • 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?

Game Details

  • Platform: Nintendo GameCube
  • Available online?: Not available online
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release date: December 14, 2005
  • Genre: Exergaming
  • ESRB rating: E
  • Last updated: November 4, 2015

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