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Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Mix

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4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

While a lot of DDR fans were a little dissappointed with the US mix of ddr, the Disney Mix is almost identical to the japanese version. And original is always better ~_^
This game is flat out fun, and it's a tad bit easier then the normal ddr, so it's good if you're just beggining. (especially since this game doesnt boo you. lol) It's bright, colorful, and is full of raver looking disney characters...not that you'll be really looking at any of the graphics except for the flying arrows. However, if you think this game would be TOO easy, just give It's A Small World Ducking Hardcore Mix a shot. It's wild!
Oh ya, if you dont already own one, be sure you get a dance pad...the experiance is nowhere near the same playing on a controller!
Like Donald says (or rather quaks)at the begging of the Ducking Hardcore Mix, "my life is the bass!"

As the second DDR game released in America, Disney Mix had many expectations riding on its shoulders. While it lives up to most of them, it falls short in its own ways.

The Positive Aspects:
Disney Mix is especially good for beginners because many of its tunes are arranged with easy dance patterns. In addition to this, it helps the beginner develop well. With progress, the dancer is able to unlock the difficult maniac mode. This helps the dancer make the transition from beginner to intermediate all in one game. The mixes of Disney songs on this game are superb, bringing a smile to the faces of people everywhere.

The Negative Aspects:
The grading system of this game, while nice for beginners, can be too giving. It can really make a gamer feel bad when they switch to one of the other American mixes because they aren't as giving as Disney Mix. While the Disney songs in the game are superb, they lack in number. The creators included too many non-Disney songs. Since this game is marketed as a "Disney Mix", one would expect all the music to be Disney-related.

All in all, however, Disney Mix is a great game. Once again, Konami has given gamers a breath of fresh air, opening the dance floor once again to another selection of music. I definitely suggest this as a buy.

DDR Disney Mix is very good if you are curious about DDR and looking for a good entry-level challenge. The whole game is encouraging, with no booing or the announcer shouting insults at you for missing steps, like the USA PSX version does. (In fairness, it must be noted that you can toggle that feature off.)There are no overlapping songs from the USA PSX version either. The Disney songs are very club-and-techno-mixed, while the rest are...unique. Your letter grade is displayed at all times on screen, so you always know where you stand.The dance lessons provided are also explained clearly and allow the first timer to get used to the controller or dance-mat. Overall, DDR Disney is a cute game visually and reccomended for first-time DDR fans or ones who love Disney characters.

Konami has consistently been a crowd pleaser with its Bemani series of games, and this one is no different. The gameplay is fun, addictive, and encouraging. But more importantly, one has to recognize what Konami is doing with this game: focusing on a younger, more inexperienced crowd.

Although there are some crazy DDR kids out there (I only recently got romped on Saints Maniac by a 10 year old girl...embarassment), most of them wouldn't appreciate the beauty of DDR at the same level hardcore Bemani gamers would. This game offers easier stages (not all of them, however, are easy), more encouragement (namely, no booing when you start losing), and a more friendly atmosphere (Disney characters! Familiar music!) ON the whole, this product is infinitely more marketable than DDR PSX was.

Now if only they'd put all the softcore songs in one game and all the hardcore catastrophic mixes in another...

Oh, as for innovation (something everyone likes to whine about), remember that the innovation in DDR doesn't come from the change in system and interface (it is, after all, the same four arrows), but rather in the complexity and patterns in its songs. And for those of you who want something more solid, play 6th mix when it comes out - they added a "hold" key, where you have to leave your foot on the pad for the duration of the hold (paraparaparadise style).

I recently set up my playstation and two DDR pads on the linoleum in my dining room when my niece, her cousins and their friends were invading me for the day. The good news: The girls, all ages 9-12, couldn't get enough. The bad news: We couldn't get them to stop, even with a large, warm, crystal blue swimming pool outside.

If you are the parent or aunt/uncle of tweens, this is a great game to buy. Make sure and buy *TWO* dance pads for it. However, make sure it is set up somewhere such that the adults can escape! After you've heard the Mickey Mouse Club extended Techno Rave mix 11 times in a row (because the girls *have* to get a AAA score before moving on) it will get old. It is hard to find a game that children will play, is safe, and will give them a real aerobic workout. This game is all that!

Dance Dance Revolution (DDR). Disney. One the greatest video game series of all time, the other something that I (thought I) outgrew when I hit 10. Guess I was wrong. I can't get enough Disney. Ever dream you'd WANT to hear Micky Mouse's name repeated and spelled for you, only to come back for more? Neither did I. Disney and Konami have done the impossible... make a good Disney game that I could play for years to come.
Music: To be honest, this game's song list ROCKS. There are only 4 songs I don't like, and the ones I do like I can dance to for an eternity. Also Mr. Bassman is the 2nd (or 3rd, if you count Max300 on the soon to be released 6th Mix in Japan) fastest song in DDR history. Supercalifragilisicispialidocious has tempo changes. Night of Fire. Can't beat that.
Gameplay: The best concept ever. You may think "dancing" to a techno or pop song by pressing 4 arrows sounds lame (or as some people like to put it... "gay"), but you will be hooked. There are 4 arrows, Up down left and right, on your dance pad (you better have one, or you just have a soundtrack with a light show. Which, in the case of DDR games, is not a completely bad thing), and there are those 4 arrows on the top of your screen in a row. An arrow will come up from the bottom, and when it hits that row of arrows at the top, you step (not STOMP) on the corresponding arrow (it hits the top on the beat, so you better be able to pick that out). This sounds simple, but trust me... if you pass anything beyond a level 3 on your first try, you're very lucky. Also, the godly Dance Magic mode is included. Long story short, DDR in a "battle" mode, where you get attacks to mess your opponent (human or computer) up. Endless mode is TORTURE (but fun), I've done over 30 songs in a row on Maniac (the hardest difficulty level).
Graphics: Pretty good, but you won't see much more than the arrows, I can guarentee you that.
As I conclude, I must say one thing: get the first DDR first. That way, if for some reason, you DON'T like the game, it's cheaper. Also, it has beginner mode, which is great for people who are just starting out. But if you're a DDR fan, you won't want to miss Disney Mix. There is no humanly possible way to be dissapointed.

Of the two DDR game versions I own, Konamix and Disney, I definitely prefer Disney. I don't know what people are talking about when they review Disney as being "too easy"! Despite having spent much more time on the Disney version, I consistently have a harder time passing the 5-star beats such as "Mr. Bassman" and, surprisingly "It's a Small World, hardcore" in Regular Mode than I do any of the songs in Konamix on Maniac level. There ARE very easy songs on Disney, but even a lvl 1 becomes more difficult in Trick Mode, and "Maniac" can't be unlocked till you defeat ALL the Regular and Trick modes (a very difficult task).

You will find a challenge with the blazing speed (twice as fast as many songs in Maniac level of "Konamix") and difficult strings combos of Trick Mode. You will also find a beginner level of fun with the lower level songs such as "Mickey Mouse March" and the 9-step "Lesson" series to help a beginner get into the game (although a bit boring if you have played DDR at all before).

Also, there are quite a few "non-Disney" songs in the mix, but they are often good in their own right (several popular Oldies such as "Let's Twist Again" and "Mr. Bassman", as well as some favorites from other mixes such as "Midnight Blaze").

Also, the 2d-sprites in the background are less sophisticated than in other mixes, but I actually prefer this -- they are MUCH less distracting and I don't screw up a 100 perfect combo when a flash of light passing behind the arrows takes me by surprise.

All in all I highly recommend this for *all* DDR fans.. and especially those who are looking for a change of pace from the typical techno/trance genre of music that is featured in the other mixes.

MAN THIS GAME IS WILD!!! I'm just a beginner when it comes to DDR. This game is awesome!! It's kind of easy at the beginners level, but if you try the difficult level, it's wild!! The arrows just come flying out of no where!! The music is great. It sort of has this great techno beat to it. The graphics are awesome, and you can see how well you're doing at all times. It rocks!! You really have to try for yourself to see how great this game really is. The only prob is that you'll probably need the dance pads to get the best out of the game. :)

Of the two DDR game versions I own, Konamix and Disney, I definitely prefer Disney. I don't know what people are talking about when they review Disney as being "too easy"! Despite having spent much more time on the Disney version, I consistently have a harder time passing the 5-star beats such as "Mr. Bassman" and, surprisingly "It's a Small World, hardcore" in Regular Mode than I do any of the songs in Konamix on Maniac level. There ARE very easy songs on Disney, but even a lvl 1 becomes more difficult in Trick Mode, and "Maniac" can't be unlocked till you defeat ALL the Regular and Trick modes (a very difficult task).

You will find a challenge with the blazing speed (twice as fast as many songs in Maniac level of "Konamix") and difficult strings combos of Trick Mode. You will also find a beginner level of fun with the lower level songs such as "Mickey Mouse March" and the 9-step "Lesson" series to help a beginner get into the game (although a bit boring if you have played DDR at all before).

Also, there are quite a few "non-Disney" songs in the mix, but they are often good in their own right (several popular Oldies such as "Let's Twist Again" and "Mr. Bassman", as well as some favorites from other mixes such as "Midnight Blaze").

Also, the 2d-sprites in the background are less sophisticated than in other mixes, but I actually prefer this -- they are MUCH less distracting and I don't screw up a 100 perfect combo when a flash of light passing behind the arrows takes me by surprise.

All in all I highly recommend this for *all* DDR fans.. and especially those who are looking for a change of pace from the typical techno/trance genre of music that is featured in the other mixes.

I think that this game is one of the best and most addicting games that there is. I was at a party and my friend had this game with the game pads and we played all night. Once I got home I promptly bought the Playstation, pads, and game! It is easier than the regular DDR games, because there are 1 and 2 star levels, and the game doesn't boo and hiss when you start to fail! If you are just starting out, definantly buy DDR Disney; even my friends who are DDR champions love this game because there are really hard modes, so you awesome people- try it too. I promise that you'll love it!