Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix

"Stompin' your feet to the beat."

Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix

I didn't have an XBOX, but when I heard this game was coming out I decided to get one. I am not disappointed with this game at all. The bundle with game and pad came out in the U.S. on November 19th 2003, and the game alone is going to be released on December 3rd 2003. And now for some more detail...........

Graphics: 6/10
The graphics are nothing special here; the back rounds are no better than previous games. There are dancers, but there are only 2 of them and which one you get is random.
However, graphics are not a big part of this game, so I don't really mind.

Sound: 10/10
Being a dancing game, this should have good sound, and it does. If you have played a lot of other DDR games, you might be disappointed with the song list, since it has a lot repeats. However, If you are a newcomer to the series then I think that most of the songs are pretty good, and even if have played a lot of other DDR games, there are still plenty of new songs, and with XBOX live you can download even more.

Controls: 9/10
If you want you can use a controller instead of a dance mat, but I think the real fun comes from using the mat. If you play on LIVE the system can tell if you're using a controller or a dance mat. If you do play online with a controller, I warn you that most people will not want to play with you. There is the option of getting a converter so you can use your old Play Station mats, but this shows up as a controller. The dance mat that comes with the Bundle is a good mat, and has a sticky surface on the bottom to prevent slipping. More mats will be available to buy in the future.

Game play: 10/10
Of course DDR game play is always fun, but there are new additions to the game that will make your dancing experience much more enjoyable. Some include battle mode, so you can play with up to four people or computers. Another is challenge mode, with difficult twists to songs. There is also online play with XBOX live, so you can always have someone to play with. The only thing I am disappointed with here is that there is no Lesson mode like DDRMAX and DDRMAX2 for the PS2.

Overall: 9/10
If you own an XBOX, I would highly recommend buying this game. The DDR games are some of my favourites, and now this game has even more features than before. If you are new to the series, or if you have played before, this game is sure to keep you dancing and having fun for hours.

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 11/29/03