Parents' Guide to

Just Dance 2

By Marc Saltzman, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Better than original, but lots of suggestive songs, moves.

Game Nintendo Wii 2010
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What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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Oddball20
Oddball20 Adult
January 13, 2020
age 7+

Just Dance 2

Ubisoft's surprise hit game from '09 -- which went on to sell more than four million copies -- is back on the Nintendo Wii with JUST DANCE 2, a sequel that adds even more fun. As with last year's version, you hold the Wii Remote and dance away to 40+ dance hits from yesterday and today -- ranging from the Jackson 5, James Brown and Blondie to Rihanna, Katy Perry and Kesha. Choreographed by real experts, the onscreen silhouettes dance to each track and you must try to mirror their movements. You're then graded on your performance. Along with all-new songs, this year's game adds new twists including a 4-person dance-off contest (for up to 8 players), dance duets (stand side-by-side in front of the television and play cooperatively or competitively) and other modes. — What’s in the game? Minor Language - The words "hell" and "damn" can be heard in a number of songs, but harsher swear words are bleeped out -- even if it's still basically clear what the intended word was. One example: Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend," which features the lyric, "Hell yeah, I'm the motherf--king princess." Minor Drinking - Many of the songs make references to alcoholic beverages (beer, Jack Daniels, etc.) and drinking alcohol, such as in the line, "trying to get a bit tipsy" from Kesha's "Tik Tok." Retails for $39.99

This title has:

Too much swearing
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
CelesteC 2
CelesteC 2 Adult
January 1, 2018
age 10+

I hate all 2nd games!

They Don't bleep out most inappropriate stufg

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Easy to play/use
Too much swearing
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What’s It About?

Ubisoft's surprise hit game from '09 -- which went on to sell more than four million copies -- is back on the Nintendo Wii with JUST DANCE 2, a sequel that adds even more fun. As with last year's version, you hold the Wii Remote and dance away to 40+ dance hits from yesterday and today -- ranging from the Jackson 5, James Brown and Blondie to Rihanna, Katy Perry and Kesha. Choreographed by real experts, the onscreen silhouettes dance to each track and you must try to mirror their movements. You're then graded on your performance. Along with all-new songs, this year's game adds new twists including a 4-person dance-off contest (for up to 8 players), dance duets (stand side-by-side in front of the television and play cooperatively or competitively) and other modes.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (12 ):
Kids say (47 ):

Female tweens should especially enjoy Just Dance 2 for its great music, accessible controls, and emphasis on social play. The music spans a wider range of genres this time around, and there's the option to download even more songs, if desired. A new Party Mode plays one song after the next, so there's no need to press anything.You can also go into the Settings and turn on the "Sweat Meter," which counts the calories you're burning (similar to a Dance Dance Revolution feature, but here there's no mat to step on). While some might argue Just Dance 2 isn't really a game -- it's a dancing simulation -- it's a fun night in for kids who love music and dancing.

Online interaction: There is no online multiplayer mode but you can download additional songs, such as Katy Perry's hit single, "Firework" -- which is a free download. Future downloadable expansions will not be free, though.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the trend of games that help you stay fit and lose weight. Just Dance 2, in fact, has an optional "Sweat Meter" that monitors how many calories you're burning. It's important for kids (and adults) to exercise and have fun at the same time -- and do it with friends and family, too. Should more games do this?

  • Families can also discuss the sexually suggestive dance moves in the game. Are these appropriate for children to be imitating? If families play the game together, do either parents or kids feel uncomfortable performing these moves in front of the others?

Game Details

  • Platform: Nintendo Wii
  • Available online?: Available online
  • Publisher: UbiSoft
  • Release date: October 12, 2010
  • Genre: Music & Dance
  • ESRB rating: E10+ for Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes
  • Last updated: August 30, 2016

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