The Dance Dance Revolution series basically put the rhythm genre on the map, affectively launching it into the minds (and living rooms) of gamers from all walks of life. The series has launched several different games across a bevy of systems (even the mobile platform) and shows no sign of slowing down. Now, Konami is readying the launch of its next DDR game for the Xbox 360 with DDR Universe 2. The sequel to last year’s Universe, DDR Universe 2 makes a few incremental updates to the formula, but largely keeps things the same. Of course, the series was never about massive changes, and this entry should be a great one for hardcore series fanatics to sink their teeth into.
The biggest new addition to the DDR formula with Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2 is the new Freestyle mode. This mode allows you to dance to the beat of your own drum, not following the arrows, but rather stomping your feet around the way you want to the songs.
Many of the new modes and songs will be returning stalwarts from previous entries to the DDR franchise. The Quest Mode from last year’s Universe will be back, letting you create your own avatar and dance your way across the country through a series of missions. Also, the online component still benefits from Xbox Live, allowing you to dance with people the world over.
Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2 makes subtle changes over its predecessors, but should be a worthy title for long-time fans of the series.
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