"The mini-dance game that storms all teenagers in Asia!!!"

There's no doubt that Konami really knows the heart of every teenagers. In Asia, this 'game' is so popular that many teenagers flocked to the nearby arcade and waited for a long queue just to play it and even if it isn't their turn yet, you will notice them 'practising' in a corner- The mini-dance game that storms all teenagers!!!

Konami's really smart and definitely, all, if not most teenagers will love it, especially those 'active' ones. So, what is this dance game about that attracts so many teenagers in Asia?

Dance Dance Revolution 2nd Mix is the sequel to Dance Dance Revolution 1.5 in the arcade but i won't really call it as a real sequel since everything's about the same, except that there are many more new songs, giving the game more challenging than before. The songs, as of expected, are really very excellent and many of the tunes are all very well-selected from Konami.

Basically, the concept is pretty simple! In the arcade, you should see a panel with these Up, Down, Left, Right symbols. In the main screen, the arrows, regardless it is Up, Down, Left or Right, will start to move from the bottom towards up. So, when these symbol(s) reach(es) the top, you have to step on the respective panel(s). Sounds easy, huh? Wait till you really go and play it!

And, it's not really as simple as you think! Sometimes, the rhythm can get really fast that you have to step more than one panel. That's where the challenge lies and with so many tunes, you really have to spend some time practising. [Hey, I am not joking!]

Overall, the gameplay is excellent and anyone who loves to visit disco will love it. [You have my word for that!] Hey, exercise to keep fit, listen to some good tunes and relax yourself, what more can you ask for? As a saying goes like this, ''exercise does to the body what reading does to the mind.''

Graphics : 8.0/10.0
Concept : 7.0/10.0
Control : 8.0/10.0
Music : 9.0/10.0
Sound : 8.0/10.0
Gameplay : 8.0/10.0
Replay : 8.0/10.0
Challenge : 8.0/10.0
Overall : 9.0/10.0

Reviewer's Score: 8/10, Originally Posted: 02/15/00, Updated 12/16/02