Comments on: Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix

By: M. Dickerson

M. Dickerson — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:43:40 +0000

This game might be just the thing if you have never played Dance Dance Revolution and you only have a Gamecube--but if you are already a fan of the series, you will be disappointed.

The biggest problem is that it is way too easy. I am no Dance Dance Master by any stretch of the imagination; I am risking heart failure at just 5 to 6 "feet" on the Playstation games (out of 9), but on Mario Mix I go straight to the hardest song, set it to "Super Hard," (which requires finishing the even more tedious "Very Hard" setting) and am still bored before I am halfway through.

Not helping the situation is the weak music selection: barely 20 songs, all of them recycled from previous Nintendo titles. It's hard enough not to feel like a dork playing Dance Dance Revolution when you're over the age of 14, frankly, and it becomes quite impossible when you are doing it to the tune of "Boo Boogie" from Super Mario 2.

As nice as it is to finally see Nintendo try out Dance Dance Revolution on the Gamecube, this effort just can't compete with the versions that have been on the Playstation for years. Rating: 2 / 5

By: JT

JT — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:10:26 +0000

I don’t know the age of M.Dickerson, but he/she sure sounds like a cranky old person. “I remember in the old days when we had the REAL dance pad. This one’s just a cheap rip off of the original.” This dance pad is perfectly fine and actually adds a new flavor to the ddr series. Though the lack of a dual pack is too bad (to get another pad) the storyline and dancing itself is a fun experience. Though Darth Kommisar (I think is the name) had a long explanation, it has to be one of the best reviews. I believe he stated something about the old ddr series songs and dance moves becoming boring (and if this was another person, I apologize for not giving you credit), and I couldn’t agree more. I got my second ddr game last christmas, but I couldn’t help but let it gather dust after one point when I noticed how similar the songs were to the other versions. DDR Mario Mix offers a refreshing break from the old styles of the typical DDR series. As stated, using a controller and a pad is the only way to play with two people if you don’t have two pads, but some people allow that to make up their mind about how they think the game is. If you don’t have two pads, then switch off with your friend or (if for some reason you can’t share with your friend) find some way to get money for another pad. Don’t decide from what the other reviewers tell you that the game is awful because there aren’t two pads. I have always been a Mario fan (I don’t go overboard, but I like playing the games when I can), so I enjoy the Mario Mix. I have DDR games, but even DDR extreme with the eye toy party game option isn’t enough to compare to this exciting new game. Before I finish, though, I would like to say one more thing. If this review wasn’t compelling enough to make you like the game or (if you haven’t yet done so) buy it, think about it like this: Would you buy the new, different DDR Mario Mix, or would you rather buy the next, simple DDR game, most likely with the same kinds of songs found on it’s predecessors?
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:32:26 +0000

Well to tell the truth i haven’t really bought the game because i wanted to play 2 player mode. But have you seen the prices for the ‘good’ quality dance mats? it’s like 180 bucks for a freaking dance pad. If you’re some rich kid that has a rich buddy then go ahead and buy it. So if you want to play 2 player on this you’re better going to the arcade and doing ddr there. But if you’re doing it for 1 player then it’ll be a blast. Except the story mode is kinda sappy but the free mode is fun.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:29:09 +0000

first off, let me say congrats to nitendo, this game is so much fun! YOu will get tired after dancing.

Reeason:there is a reason why this stopped production. It cost nitendo to make this game a heck lot of money! So when they were selling it for only $50-70 in the begining it was too little, and they didn't get enough money. So they had to closs down the production. Maybe they might put it back for sale, but be prepared to pay alot of money. If you really want this game save up now, this reason is that Nitendo might put it back out in August, I'm scratchy on that part. I found this info, buy asking a guy may i have that game he said 'sorry out of print' and told me the reason.

Overall now you know the reason and also know this game is worth buying!!!!

AND I'M NOT LEING ONE LITTLE BIT if you don't believe me your loss Rating: 5 / 5

By: P. Jones

P. Jones — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:33:57 +0000

WARNING:

**********DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!**********

THIS IS A BAD DDR GAME!

I got this game not to long after it came out, I was VERRY exited! (^_^)
Then I played it with my firends, I played the PS2 version (PS2 DDR WAS GREAT!!!!) So I assumed DDR mario was great too, BUT......
(1st) Im used to having to unlock stuff in a game, Even songs!, but having to unlock ALL the songs! (*_*|) That mad me pretty mad!(2nd)The only song that was unlocked was: TWINKLE-TWINKLE LITTLE STAR! (x_x|)(3rd)Ok so have to go to Story Mode, ok, ok, thats fine,....IT WAS TOO EASY!!!!!-COME ON AT LEAST GIVE ME UP-AND-DOWN AROWS!(>_<), I get it if thats only to the first level, but the most of the levels(incude the mini games-which is the ONLY time you'll need it in story mode!)(4th)- it took me less than an hour to finsh!(>[++++]<)

If your a little kid (maybe 6-12)or know one, This game is nice.

I sudgest Madcatz MC Grooves insted!

CO'MON NINTENDO THINK!!!!!!!!!!

(;_-) (snif....)

Rating: 1 / 5