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ENTRY #4
Hey, this isn't about Sonic for once! This may or may not be known to anyone who may wander into the "What Video Games are You Playing Now?" thread, but I play a lot of Dance Dance Revolution. I've got access to all eight of the DDR games on PS2, and I really enjoy playing them for 30 minutes at a time for fun exercise. No joke, if you keep it up, it'll help you build leg strength and get toned. I've seen results myself, and thanks to DDR + Wii Fit U + the occasional stationary bike exercise, I've lost nearly 40 pounds since late December and feel really good now, probably best I've ever been health-wise. If anyone is looking for a fun way to get up and move, I highly recommend Dance Dance Revolution, especially if you have a Wii or PS2 and can get a hold of some cheap secondhand copies of the games and a dance pad. also, if anyone who happens to read this just happens to have an old DDR arcade machine lying around collecting dust, hit me up lmao
I really wish Konami would make home console versions of Dance Dance Revolution again. I'd ideally like a $20 game (maybe $40 or $60 + a soft pad to dance on) that maybe doesn't have as much music as the previous ones, but has access to a huge library of DLC of music from past games. Even if it was only Bemani original songs, there would be SO MUCH I'd love to have all in one convenient stop. They could even to a subscription thing like Just Dance does where you pay to have access to a whole library of extra songs. But... Konami gonna Konami and not do things right, so I've given up hope.
Anyway, because I listen to the music from these games on such a regular basis by playing, I felt like compiling a list of my top ten favorite songs from each of the PS2 installments of the series, whether those songs are licensed music or Bemani originals. Along with the occasional bit of commentary about the games them selves because that's just what I do. Oh, and within each game, I'm not putting the songs in order of favorites. Just a general top ten, and I'll try to hyperlink songs in case anyone actually a) reads this and b) wants to hear some. up to a point, because I might get tired of linking stuff lol
Dance Dance Revolution MAX
Actually, I'm only putting nine songs from this one. This is the DDR I play the least because it has the smallest song list, and it also had the most annoying song unlock requirements. It was the first one on PS2, so I get why its a little weaker than the others. To be fair, some of the songs I have listed above I'd legitimately consider some of the best from any of the games (I love that cover of "Ordinary World" in particular), so it has that going for it.
Dance Dance Revolution MAX2
Okay, I think I'm done with the hyperlinks; I'm too lazy to keep this up haha. MAX2 is one of the games I'd put in the upper half as far as song quality goes, It's really good. This isn't necessarily specific to this game alone, but I feel like the licensed music was better in the earlier half of the PS2 DDR games than the later. Like, we'll get to his later, but there are some truly awful licensed song choices and step charts by the time of DDRX2.
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME
This one also has a stellar song list. The inclusion of "Simply Being Loved" alone is worth the price of admission because I just absolutely love that song. Anyone who doesn't love "YMCA" has no soul. And then there is "Move Your Feet," a song that I swear exists only in dancing video games (I first heard it through EyeToy Groove way, way back). My one issue with this game is the really janky WorkOut mode. For some reason, this is the ONLY one of the PS2 games (yes, even the earlier ones get this right) that makes you go back into WorkOut settings every 3-5 songs to turn the mode back on, and then you have to go into the normal game mode to dance. Every other game has you go into a specific WorkOut mode, adjust your settings, and then dance with no gameovers or song limits. It's just weird.
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME2
EXTREME2 might be my favorite PS2 DDR game. It's the game that I do 30 minutes of dancing on and then feel like, "oh, darn, I should've played [insert song] instead of [insert other song]" because there are so many good options. It's also the last one with the super outdated character models for the dancers, and I miss them because they have a lot of charm and some characters didn't make the leap to the SuperNOVA cast. I'll also mention that I'm a Phil Collins fan, but I just love that cover of "Against All Odds" that is in this game even more than his original.
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
This was actually the first console DDR game I ever played! I'm obviously fond of it for that reason, even if it's not my number 1 fave. It does have a good selection of songs though, especially the Japanese ones. I will always love "DoLL" for both the song and the cool video that accompanies it, and it bothers me that all those awesome character designs never got more use than just being visuals for some Bemani songs. In our household WAY back (like, when I was in middle school and my sisters in elementary school), you were like a god if you could beat "Xepher" on Basic or - gasp! - Difficult. Funny how it used to seem so difficult back then lol.
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA2
Overall, this is probably my least favorite PS2 DDR, since it doesn't even have the excuse of being the first one like MAX. I was actually playing this one earlier today, and when I still had about eight minutes of dancing to do, I was struggling to even pick a song. There are some real standouts from my list, but I just wish they were in the others games so that I could play them more often (and with better songs accompanying them). This one is also the start of the poor licensed tracks IMO. One look at my list shows that since a lot of my favorites from the earlier games actually were licensed tracks. Only two are here, and beyond those two songs, most of the licensed songlist on SuperNOVA2 is slow and ill-suited to a dancing game.
Dance Dance Revolution X
X used to be my favorite of these games for a long time until EXTREME2 passed it one day. I still think this is one of the better DDR options on PS2, and I like the street presentation of the menus and everything. The characters also got much better outfits (mostly) than the ones they were wearing in the previous two games. Notably, this game also had a story mode. Yes, you read that right: a story mode. With actual dialogue. It's nothing mind-blowing, but it's silly, cheesy fun and I appreciate that the game attempted to give personalities to the dancers.
Dance Dance Revolution X2
Only a single licensed song, because the rest are all crap. Either crap because nobody would want to dance to them (honestly, who the hell has ever listened to Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" and been like, "huh, this makes me want to get up and dance") or the step charts are truly atrocious (like for The Pussycat Dolls' "When I Grow Up"... which is bad even aside from the steps being hot doo doo). It's a shame, because the Bemani songs are pretty top-tier in X2. I will note, however, that when I mention "THIS NIGHT" on this list, I mean the English version specifically, because I like the singer's voice better in that one.
Annnnnd that's it. Except that I only just today learned that there was also a Disney Channel DDR game on PS2? I feel like nothing of value is lost by me not having a copy of it lol, so I'm just going to keep living my life believing I have all the PS2 games.
Hey, this isn't about Sonic for once! This may or may not be known to anyone who may wander into the "What Video Games are You Playing Now?" thread, but I play a lot of Dance Dance Revolution. I've got access to all eight of the DDR games on PS2, and I really enjoy playing them for 30 minutes at a time for fun exercise. No joke, if you keep it up, it'll help you build leg strength and get toned. I've seen results myself, and thanks to DDR + Wii Fit U + the occasional stationary bike exercise, I've lost nearly 40 pounds since late December and feel really good now, probably best I've ever been health-wise. If anyone is looking for a fun way to get up and move, I highly recommend Dance Dance Revolution, especially if you have a Wii or PS2 and can get a hold of some cheap secondhand copies of the games and a dance pad. also, if anyone who happens to read this just happens to have an old DDR arcade machine lying around collecting dust, hit me up lmao
I really wish Konami would make home console versions of Dance Dance Revolution again. I'd ideally like a $20 game (maybe $40 or $60 + a soft pad to dance on) that maybe doesn't have as much music as the previous ones, but has access to a huge library of DLC of music from past games. Even if it was only Bemani original songs, there would be SO MUCH I'd love to have all in one convenient stop. They could even to a subscription thing like Just Dance does where you pay to have access to a whole library of extra songs. But... Konami gonna Konami and not do things right, so I've given up hope.
Anyway, because I listen to the music from these games on such a regular basis by playing, I felt like compiling a list of my top ten favorite songs from each of the PS2 installments of the series, whether those songs are licensed music or Bemani originals. Along with the occasional bit of commentary about the games them selves because that's just what I do. Oh, and within each game, I'm not putting the songs in order of favorites. Just a general top ten, and I'll try to hyperlink songs in case anyone actually a) reads this and b) wants to hear some. up to a point, because I might get tired of linking stuff lol
Dance Dance Revolution MAX
You Leave Me Alone by Venus
Look to the Sky by System S.F. feat. Anna
My Generation (Fat Beat Mix) by Captain Jack
Ordinary World by Aurora feat. Naimee Coleman
Love Again Tonight ~ For Melissa Mix ~ by NAOKI feat. Paula Terry
Synchronized Love (Red Monster Hype Mix) by Joe Rinoie
Broken My Heart by NAOKI feat. Paula Terry
Midnite Blaze by U1 Jewel Style
Dark Black Forest (Short Trip) by Steve Rhyner
Look to the Sky by System S.F. feat. Anna
My Generation (Fat Beat Mix) by Captain Jack
Ordinary World by Aurora feat. Naimee Coleman
Love Again Tonight ~ For Melissa Mix ~ by NAOKI feat. Paula Terry
Synchronized Love (Red Monster Hype Mix) by Joe Rinoie
Broken My Heart by NAOKI feat. Paula Terry
Midnite Blaze by U1 Jewel Style
Dark Black Forest (Short Trip) by Steve Rhyner
Dance Dance Revolution MAX2
Dream A Dream by Captain Jack
The Shining Polaris by L.E.D feat. Sana
Celebrate Nite by N.M.R.
Will I by Ian Van Dahl
Destiny by NAOKI feat. Paula Terry
BREAK DOWN by BeForU
In the Navy '99 (XXL Disaster Remix) by Captain Jack
Still in My Heart by NAOKI
Long Train Runnin' by Bus Stop
Silent Hill by Thomas Howard
The Shining Polaris by L.E.D feat. Sana
Celebrate Nite by N.M.R.
Will I by Ian Van Dahl
Destiny by NAOKI feat. Paula Terry
BREAK DOWN by BeForU
In the Navy '99 (XXL Disaster Remix) by Captain Jack
Still in My Heart by NAOKI
Long Train Runnin' by Bus Stop
Silent Hill by Thomas Howard
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME
KICK THE CAN by Bus Stop
Pink Rose by Kiyommy + Seiya
Simply Being Loved "Somnabulist" by BT
YMCA by Village People
Can't Stop Fallin' in Love (Speed Mix) by NAOKI
La Senorita by Captain. T
There You'll Be by DJ SPEEDO feat. Angelica
Ladies Night by ∠R
A Stupid Barber by Sho-T
Move Your Feet by Junior Senior
Pink Rose by Kiyommy + Seiya
Simply Being Loved "Somnabulist" by BT
YMCA by Village People
Can't Stop Fallin' in Love (Speed Mix) by NAOKI
La Senorita by Captain. T
There You'll Be by DJ SPEEDO feat. Angelica
Ladies Night by ∠R
A Stupid Barber by Sho-T
Move Your Feet by Junior Senior
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME2
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) by Déjà Vu featuring Tasmin
BOOM BOOM DOLLAR (K.O.G. G3 MIX) by King Kong & D.Jungle Girls
butterfly (Upswing Mix) by SMiLE.dk
CAPTAIN JACK (Grandale Remix) by Captain Jack
I Will Survive by AKIRA feat. Daline
Look At Us (Daddy DJ Mix) by Sarina Paris
MARIA (I believe...) by NAOKI feat. Paula Terry
Passion of Love by Paula Terry
TwinBee (Generation X) by FinalOffset
DIVE by BeForU
BOOM BOOM DOLLAR (K.O.G. G3 MIX) by King Kong & D.Jungle Girls
butterfly (Upswing Mix) by SMiLE.dk
CAPTAIN JACK (Grandale Remix) by Captain Jack
I Will Survive by AKIRA feat. Daline
Look At Us (Daddy DJ Mix) by Sarina Paris
MARIA (I believe...) by NAOKI feat. Paula Terry
Passion of Love by Paula Terry
TwinBee (Generation X) by FinalOffset
DIVE by BeForU
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
The Other Side (Radio Mix) by Paul van Dyk feat. Wayne Jackson
Star Gate Heaven by Donna Burke
DYNAMITE RAVE (super euro version) by NAOKI with Y&Co.
DoLL by TËЯRA
Xepher by Tatsh
Mugen by TËЯRA
MOON by dj TAKA feat. Erika
HAPPY☆ANGEL by jun
TRUE♥LOVE by jun
CENTERFOLD (130BPM move it remix) by Captain Jack
Star Gate Heaven by Donna Burke
DYNAMITE RAVE (super euro version) by NAOKI with Y&Co.
DoLL by TËЯRA
Xepher by Tatsh
Mugen by TËЯRA
MOON by dj TAKA feat. Erika
HAPPY☆ANGEL by jun
TRUE♥LOVE by jun
CENTERFOLD (130BPM move it remix) by Captain Jack
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA2
Can't Stop the Rain by Cascada
Love on My Mind (Radio Mix) by Freemasons feat. Amanda Wilson
STARS★★★ (Re-tuned by HΛL) -DDR EDITION- by TЁЯRA
Baby's Tears (SKY GIRLS opening theme) by Riyu Kosaka
CRASH! by Mr. Brian & the Final Band
Feelings Won't Fade (Extend Trance Mix) by SySF.
Flowers by TЁЯRA
Morning Glory by BeForU
Seduction (Vocal Remix) by NC feat NRG Factory
Unreal by Black Rose Garden
Love on My Mind (Radio Mix) by Freemasons feat. Amanda Wilson
STARS★★★ (Re-tuned by HΛL) -DDR EDITION- by TЁЯRA
Baby's Tears (SKY GIRLS opening theme) by Riyu Kosaka
CRASH! by Mr. Brian & the Final Band
Feelings Won't Fade (Extend Trance Mix) by SySF.
Flowers by TЁЯRA
Morning Glory by BeForU
Seduction (Vocal Remix) by NC feat NRG Factory
Unreal by Black Rose Garden
Dance Dance Revolution X
Boys (2008 X-edit) by SMiLE.dk
HERO (2008 X-edit) by PAPAYA
Till the lonely's gone by Z-licious
Blind Justice ~Torn souls, Hurt Faiths~ by Zektbach
Bloody Tears (IIDX EDITION) by DJ YOSHITAKA
SUNKiSS♥DROP by jun with Alison
Why Not by Darwin
Switch by DAISUKE ASAKURA ex. TËЯRA
Venus by Tatsh+RayZY
30 Lives (Up-Up-Down-Down Mix) by The Motion Sick
HERO (2008 X-edit) by PAPAYA
Till the lonely's gone by Z-licious
Blind Justice ~Torn souls, Hurt Faiths~ by Zektbach
Bloody Tears (IIDX EDITION) by DJ YOSHITAKA
SUNKiSS♥DROP by jun with Alison
Why Not by Darwin
Switch by DAISUKE ASAKURA ex. TËЯRA
Venus by Tatsh+RayZY
30 Lives (Up-Up-Down-Down Mix) by The Motion Sick
Dance Dance Revolution X2
Do You Know (The Ping Pong Song) by Enrique Iglesias
Gotta Dance by Naoki feat. Aleisha G.
Sacred Oath by TЁЯRA
THIS NIGHT by jun feat. Sonnet
You Are a Star by NAOKI feat. Anna Kaelin
A Geisha's Dream by NAOKI feat. SMiLE.dk
Chance & Dice by Nippon Shonen
ZERO by TЁЯRA
KIMONO♥PRINCESS by jun
Nadeshiko by Red Litmus
Gotta Dance by Naoki feat. Aleisha G.
Sacred Oath by TЁЯRA
THIS NIGHT by jun feat. Sonnet
You Are a Star by NAOKI feat. Anna Kaelin
A Geisha's Dream by NAOKI feat. SMiLE.dk
Chance & Dice by Nippon Shonen
ZERO by TЁЯRA
KIMONO♥PRINCESS by jun
Nadeshiko by Red Litmus
Annnnnd that's it. Except that I only just today learned that there was also a Disney Channel DDR game on PS2? I feel like nothing of value is lost by me not having a copy of it lol, so I'm just going to keep living my life believing I have all the PS2 games.