Summary
Konami Amusement is ready to bring a new edition ofDance Dance Revolution, its venerable rhythm game series, to arcades. CalledDance Dance Revolution World,Konamisaid the new game is destined for launch in Japanese arcades.
TheDance DanceRevolutionseries is a unique pioneer in the annals of rhythm gaming. Though rhythm games, including titles like Konami’s ownBeatmaniaseries, predateDance Dance Revolution, its unique mechanic of having to step on controller pads mounted to the floor of the arcade machine introduced a new level of fast-paced physicality to the genre, sparking interest in both dance and exercise-themed game mechanics.Dance Dance Revolutionand its various sequels and spin-offs continue to be a staple of arcades, and players continue to adapt the iconicDance Dance Revolutiondance pad controller (used for the home editions of the game) to add an extra level of challenge to games, such asbeating a famously toughKingdom Heartsboss with the dance pad.
Konami Announces Dance Dance Revolution World For Japanese Arcades
NowKonamihas a new edition ofDance Dance Revolutionin development, as well asan official site for the game.Dance Dance Revolution Worldis the first recentDDRrelease that isn’t part of the venerableDance Dance Revolution Asubseries. TheAline includes games likeDance Dance Revolution A20and the most recentDDRgame,Dance Dance Revolution A3. A3was released in 2016 and took design hints from Konami’sSound Voltexrhythm game line, as well as incorporating new characters, dance routines, and licensed songs from games and anime, includingtracks fromUndertalecreator Toby Fox.Dance Dance Revolution Worldwill eventually replaceA3over time, as Konami rolls out new machines and updates to existing ones.
Konami hasn’t mentioned anything about the potential release date ofDance Dance Revolution World. The official site is very light on details, and only features new designs and art for the characters Emi and Rage. Both characters first appeared inDance Dance Revolution 3rd MIX,which first appeared in 1999 and has some songs returning in the form ofthe DDR Classic Mini replica console song selection. As for Emi and Rage, their new designs are quite different from earlier. Both have heavily street dance-influenced outfits, with Rage returning to the angular hairstyle seen inDance Dance Revolution Extremeand Emi adopting a bright blue hair color and a more aggressive outfit featuring a glowing cat-eared hood.
Many fans are excited to see a venerable series likeDance Dance Revolutionsee new life in the form of an updated release, following last year’s celebration of the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Even among younger players who don’t remember the original versions, the dance pads and iconic gameplay of the series capture imaginations easily,leading them to recreate it in unrelated titles likeMinecraft. Konami would do well to make a killer song list or hint at a possible global or home release to take advantage of this upswing in awareness.
Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix
Gel Down With Mario!Shake it to over 25 dance-flavoured songs, from remixes of classic Nintendo themes to familiar favourites. With five difficulty levels, dancers of all abilities can get into the groove! The path to Mario’s dance party is simple: Left, Right, Up, Down, Right, Down..Turn Mush Mode on to finally experience the thrill of stomping Goombos and other enemiesfirsthand–or footGrab a friend and throw your own dance party! Whoever’s got the best moves wins!There’s more to Mario Mix than just dancing! Unlock extra songs and minigames in Story Mode and play them over and over!
