DDR Extreme

Looks: It's DDR, so there's not much to expect. The arrows come up, video play as you play. Sounds: Ok... Konami, what is wrong with you? Popular 80's and 90's songs do NOT belong in DDR. The only songs worth playin out of ALL the songsi n this game: The Legend of Max, Paranoia Evolution, 3.2.1. Stars, A, and maybe less than a handful of others. Controls: The same rule of thumb applies here as with other DDR's: Use a dance pad. There's a BIG problem with this DDr version, and that is the lack of a Dance Play option. For those of you that don't know what that option does, it turns off the X, O, etc. buttons, so that you don't miss steps because you hit an arrow along with another button. With this option absent, it's very frustrating to play this game. Gameplay: For those new to DDR, it'll be a great introduction. For someone who's a hardened DDR player, such as myself, the over abundance of 7 footers will be disappointing. The grading system is way too forgiving. An example: One day I was playing Legend of Max, and knew that I didn't do that well. In the arcade, I would've gotten an average C. On DDR Extreme home? B. It's rewarding for those who aren't good at the game, but if you're looking to push yourself, these hand-outs won't go over well. Fun: Eh, they should've included more challenging, and more popular Konami songs... NOT remixes of 80's and 90's hits. They really destroy the experience in this game.

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jessica

DDR Extreme - PS2

Posted: Oct, 16, 2004
Score: 3/5.0
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...and I'm a freakish DDR nerd.

Hey kids. Let your aunt jessica teach you a valuble lesson. You see, somtimes companies trick you into playing their new games since you liked the previous ones so much. DEATH TRAP! Perfect example: DDR Extreme. "OMG like, I love DDR. I must buy this one!!!" So you go the store and waste your money on an abomination that has such songs as "The Reflex" and "Kids in America." Ugh, yes Konami, I really need to hear "Like a Virgin" to enjoy my gaming experience. EXCEPT NOT! DDR Extreme is a good game, for children, people stuck in the 80s, and freakish DDR nerds that have to own every game in the entire series. Now there are good songs in the game, but there are only 10 of such songs and most of them have to be unlocked after a painfully long playthrough of all the other crappy songs that fill the roster. Aside from the sound, the game is fun when you play on a dance pad. The Eye Toy also adds some extra fun to the mix. Er...it's also good excersise. Ok, there goes the positive stuff about the game. Now everyone has their guilty pleasures, so if you're still interested go to DDRfreaks.com and look at the song list. Don't say I didn't warn you.

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