Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 with Dance Mat | 
| From: Konami
List Price: $69.99
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Rating:  126 reviews
Sales Rank: 471
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: dancing_games
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 13 x 11.3 x 4.1
MPN: 25087
Model: 25087
UPC: 083717250876
EAN: 0083717250876
ASIN: B0018BEG8W
Publication Date: September 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | All new soundtrack includes smash hits from the last 4 decades | | • | enhanced motion capture will be applied to all characters for increased realism and customization | | • | new stages with enhanced effects with over 50 unique dance environments | | • | All new DDR characters exclusive to Hottest Party 2 | | • | cool new modes and features including the popular workout mode |
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Product Description
With Hottest Party 2, players can get down with tracks spanning the last four decades-we're already toe-tapping to "We Got the Beat"-and even bring their Miis into the action. Is it just us, or is it getting hot in here? Wii, Konami, T.
Amazon.com Product Description
DanceDanceRevolution celebrates its 10th anniversary with DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2, an all-new game DDR game for the Wii. Packed with an entirely new soundtrack, new game modes and interactivity--including the ability to import your Mii on to the dance floor--DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 enhances the series' trademark interactive gameplay by combining the physically engaging, innovative and easy-to-pick-up-and-play mechanics of the Wii platform. 
Hit the floor on your own.
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Or play with/against a friend.
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50+ game environments.
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Choose your own look.
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Gestures & gimmicks equal big bonus points.
View larger. | Hand Gestures and New Gimmicks
Although loaded all the familiar mat mashing DDR fun, in utilizing the motion sensing capabilities of the Wii Remote, DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 also brings new moves to the floor in the form of Hand Gestures and Gimmicks. Hand gestures require players to keep time to the rhythm of songs, beyond the step pattern they dance to, by shaking the Wii Remote or Nunchuck. In effect this adds a third dimension to the traditional front to back/side to side gameplay, resulting in an even more full-body experience. In addition, if players so choose they can also up their difficulty level through Gimmicks. Through these players can briefly alter the game's UI--for example delaying the appearance of on-screen arrows--forcing them to rely on their rhythm instead of screen prompts and in the process pick up major bonuses. Key Game Features: - All-new soundtrack includes smash-hits from the last 4 decades as well as Konami originals, boss battle songs and videos.
- Dance mat included with game.
- 1-4 player support.
- Cool new modes and features:
- Your Mii can now be incorporated onto the DanceDanceRevolution dance floor.
- Brand-New Gimmicks, such as the Minimizer, add to the next evolution in DanceDanceRevolution gameplay.
- More Wii mote interaction in the Dance n' Defend Battle Mode where players use Wii mote movements to beat their opponents.
- Nonstop dance action with the new Course Mode, various set themed song lists that players dance along to.
- Unlock hidden features in the Groove Arena Mode as you battle your way to the top of this new venue.
- Learn real dance moves and practice the same routines as the characters from all different angles with the brand new Hottest Training Mode.
- All new DanceDanceRevolution characters with new outfits, exclusive to Hottest Party 2.
- Enhanced motion capture will be applied to all characters for increased realism and customization.
- New stages with enhanced effects, with more than 50 unique dance environments.
The New Hottest Training Mode
Finally, DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 also includes a new lesson track system. Unlike the tutorial tracks in previous releases that relied heavily on text explanations, here players new to DDR gameplay will enjoy both video and audio encouragement and direction from their own on-screen instructor. As "left,right"…"front, back" etc. are called out all dance floor newbies have to do to place their feet accordingly on the mat and there you have it. You've joined the DanceDance revolution. So, whether you are new to the DDR universe, or a master of the disco ball, get ready to become the life of the party, the Hottest Party, with DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 for the Wii gaming system. Track List Covers: - "Black or White" (Michael Jackson), by Prince Royal
- "Makes Me Wonder" (Maroon 5), Sunshine Superman
- "Tribulations", LCD Soundsystem
- "D.A.N.C.E.", Justice
- "Everybody Dance" (Chic), TSMV
- "You're The One That I Want" (John Travolta feat. Olivia Newton-John), DAVE Y & TAYA
- "All Good Things" (Nelly Furtado feat. Chris Martin), Hamel & Naughty G.
- "Come Rain Come Shine", Jenn Cuneta
- "I Ran" (A Flock Of Seagulls), Spacebar vs. Naughty G.
- "Red Alert", Basement Jaxx
- "Bust a Move", Young MC feat. Flea
- "Can't Help Falling In Love With You" (Elvis Presley), Cut N Edge
- "Feel Together" (Ben MacKlin feat. Tiger Lily), Mickey Disco
- "My Destiny" (Kim English), ASHER
- "Nite-Runner" (Duran Duran), Fraz
- "Obsession", Brooklyn Fire
- "Umbrella" (Rihanna feat. Jay-Z ), Haley Hunt
- "Walking On Sunshine" (Katrina And The Waves), The Flash
- "We Got the Beat" (The Go-Go's), Pop n' Fresh
- "I Want Candy" (The Strangeloves), Pop n' Fresh
- "Call On Me" (Eric Prydz), Flow
- "Don't You" (Simple Minds), NoFoundation
- "FIVE O'Clock" (The Perceptionists), Flow
- "Scramble", System 7
- "Tootsee Roll" (69 Boyz), The Block Brothers & Hollywood J
| Konami Originals: - "Lesson by DJ", U.T.D & Friends
- "Lesson2 by DJ", MC DDR
- "Open Your Eyes", NM feat. JaY_bEe (JB Ah-Fua)
- "Settin' the Scene", U1 night style
- "STAY (Joey Riot remix)", DANNY D
- "Unity", The Remembers
- "Dreamin'", TOMOSUKE feat. Adreana
- "My Love", NM feat. Melissa Petty
- "The Lonely Streets", DJ YOSHITAKA feat. Robert "RAab" Stevenson
- "I WANT YOUR LOVE (Darwin remix)", GAV
- "escape", U1 & Krystal B
- "No Matter What", jun feat. Rita Boudreau
- "We Can Win the Fight", D-crew feat. Matt Tucker
- "INTO YOUR HEART (Ruffage remix)", NAOKI feat. YASMINE
- "JUST BELIEVE", Lea Drop feat. Marissa Ship
- "LOVING YOU (Epidemik remix)", TONI LEO/li>
- "SUPER HERO", DJ YOSHITAKA feat. Michaela Thurlow
- "Desert Journey", dj TAKA
- "Racing with Time (NAOKI's 999 remix)", jun feat. Godis (Heather Twede)
- "REACH THE SKY (Orbit1 remix)", TAYA
- "Closer to my Heart (jun remix)", NM feat. Heather Elmer
- "Habibe (Antuh muhleke)", Wendy Parr
- "Somehow You Found Me", DIGI-SEQ-BAND2000
- "(KYOKA-SUIGETSU-ROW) (DDR EDITION)", TËRRA feat. NOIZ
- "SILVER-DREAM", jun
- "osaka EVOLVED", NAOKI underground
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pretty good November 15, 2009
lingbiblue
This game is fun - a workout definitely - can't quite keep up with the kids. But really, it does require some stamina and coordination. This was an AMAZING price and we're excited to give some to family for gifts.
 Dance Dance Revolultion 2 disappointment November 7, 2009
Still Standing (Florida)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was expecting the arrows on the mat to light up to making learning easier. Without a good tutorial learning the dance moves was not easy and all in all a big disappointment.
 Not For the Uncoordinated, Apparently November 3, 2009
Kenneth A. Mastro (Raleigh, NC USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Neither my wife nor I enjoyed this game. Personally, I had a lot of trouble actually playing it - maybe I'm just too uncoordinated (middle aged married guy - shocker, there).
We hadn't played any of the dancing games prior to this one, but figured we'd give it a shot. (My wife isn't a gaming person, but she was excited by the dance game concept.) The arm gestures seemed a bit cumbersome, and I always felt like I was doing the feet correctly but never seemed to quite hit it well enough.
We played a couple times, and since then it's just been sitting unused (for months and months).
Other than that, it seemed fine for what it was (hence the 3 stars). If you like dancing games and have any aptitude for them, it's probably a reasonable choice. Otherwise, get a Wii Fit if you want an active video game (which we also have and actually enjoyed for a while).
DDR 2 for wii is very disappointing after 30 hours of play November 2, 2009
Ronie (PA)
I received DDR Hottest Party 2 for my birthday and for a space of 3 weeks have played it every day anywhere from 1.5 hours to 5 hours. Just to give an idea of my usage, I started at beginner level, spent about 15 hours on basic level and then proceeded to difficult level for the remaining 10 approximated hours i've used the game.
Pros: Genuinely fun and addictive game
1. It's really fun to wave the remote & nunchuk around while dancing
2. The soundtrack is really nice and has good variety and rhythms
3. I have a friend named Naoki (you'll get it if you play :) )
4. Using the workout mode, I average 6 calories per minute of dancing -- yes, that's 360 Kcal per hour! I've actually had to increase my caloric intake to counter the weight loss of a daily 2 hour session (which flies by because i'm always like, "shoot, i missed a step. one more time!").
Cons: Not customizable and not suitable for hard play
1. The mat it comes with is poor, especially on carpet:
a. After 30 hours of use, the mat responds sluggishly and often does not register steps which are in the boxes but not directly on the arrows. I put tape markers on mine to try and feel the location better, but it's frustrating.
b. DDR HP2 IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANY 3RD PARTY DANCE MATS! This includes the high end Cobalt Flux's etc. See e-mail below.
2. Took about 10 hours of play to unlock all songs but the last boss song (Osaka Evolved). Cannot download for free or for money additional songs.
3. Hand control and nunchuck require unnatural movements in order to get an accurate reading -- you have to shake it forcefully to get a distinct "stop" which will be registered by the game. You can do it more lightly, but I've found that there's a high probability for a "good" which will ruin any long combos.
So overall, I love DDR because it's a great game and a great workout, but I'm really disappointed with HP2 for wii. I'm frustrated that because I love playing so much, I've outgrown the hardware in less than one month and Konami does not provide any alternatives that I am aware of. I recommend getting the PS2 version as most high quality mats are PS compatible and there is a PS2 to PC converter available allowing play with the computer for use with any MP3 song and customizable arrow sequences.
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I recently contacted Konami regarding the compatibility of their Wii game with 3rd party mats and they had this to say:
"Dear Konami Customer,
Thank you for contacting Konami Support. We regret to inform you that we cannot guarantee that a third party dance mat will function with our DDR games. This is why we suggest the official Konami dance mat. Konami does not have an official hard dance mat.
We apologize for the inconvenience."
Good game October 12, 2009
A. Lucchesi
This is a good game and I enjoying dancing. The only bad part is the dance mat is kind of small. It is made more for kids. I still have fun dance with this game.
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