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.
View larger. | 
Or play with/against a friend.
View larger. | 
50+ game environments.
View larger. | 
Choose your own look.
View larger. | 
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
| |
|
 Great exercise and fun |
| Review Date: November 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Matthew Flower, San Diego, CA USA |
I've owned Hottest Party 2 for about a month now -- what a great buy!
I bought the game as a way to provide exercise without having to go to a gym. It definitely does the trick for cardio. I breath heavily, I sweat, and I feel lighter on my feet.
I'm a big guy, and I was worried that this might make ddr the wrong choice for me. Not so - there is an option to turn off "jumping" in the game. After doing so, I find it is pretty low impact. That is, unless you've twisted your feet in knots and have to hop a bit to make sure you don't miss an arrow.
I've never been a great dancer, and I doubt this game will fix that. (I've only made it to "basic" mode after a month.) Basic is plenty to get your heart pumping though. No particular expertise required.
Overall, this is a great game and definitely worth the cost. |
Better than DDR I
|
| Review Date: November 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Sharon Hankins, |
| I had become a big fan of DDR, so I just HAD to have DDR 2! Love that the grading seems to be easier and that I can play six songs as a set and can even pick what six songs to play. A great work out! I had already lost 15 pounds playing DDR for the past year. I have finally found a workout that's fun! Keep them coming, please |
so much fun
|
| Review Date: January 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: TC, Los Angeles, CA USA |
| I bought this for the family to play during the Christmas break. Everyone played and cheered each other on. The ages ranged from 3-60. The 3 year old just liked to dance to the music vs. following the directions. It was such a blast and a great work out. I would definitely recommend it. |
Lots of Fun, but it's family rating is debatable
|
| Review Date: December 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Muir, Cary, NC |
| This is a great game, lots of fun. Just a warning though, a couple of the songs do not use the digitized characters but real actresses.They are regular videos, and the content is more than a little racy. Camera angles going up a long naked leg and live action stilleto-clad women in bikinis gyrating does not scream family friendly to me. Now perhaps someone will see this review and buy it for that very reason, but parents who are concerned about this should be aware. It may be that the other DDR versions do not contain questionable content like this one does. |
This is A LOT of fun!!!
|
| Review Date: January 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: PB, |
Just remember that it will take a little time (less than what I've read from other posters, though) to get used to placing your feet. Even that is fun, though. I have 1 injured knee and had to turn off the jumping so I could continue to play. The hand device is very useful to help with hand/foot coordination. Instead of watching a movie, we play this game and really enjoy it! The mat stays where it's supposed to stay and appears to be of high quality.
We did discover that no other mat seems to work with this, after calling multiple stores and asking. So, don't go running out to buy a 2nd cheaper mat, it won't work. We'll just buy the mat that goes with this, if we decide to dance two-at-a-time and need the 2nd mat, as it's a good quality mat and apparently the only one that will work. |
|
No video reviews found for this product.
Leave a Reply