Dancing game...
引用
"Punch-Kick-Punch-Punch...wait...that's the other one."
A matter of concept here. If you've played PaRappa the Rappa, then this game may, or may not be for you...
-Graphics 8/10-
Not bad at all for a dancing game. The backgrounds for each dancer are based entirely on their costume and theme, such as Hiro, the John Travolta look alike-dance alike, is based on a stage that is a disco to the Nth degree. Impressive to see that each stage follows each dancer, and has a slight interactive qaulity to them.
Every character in the game is well detailed, and have respective dance moves based on their style. Gas-O, is a breakdancer, Heat, one of the more widely used dancers, is a free-form style dancer, while one of the female characters, Kelly, is a stripper, and you can see it all in her moves. Each character was created using motion capture technology, so the animations are smooth and precise.
Even the attacks, which break down your opponents dancing combo, are done effectively, and are animated nicely, you'll see what I mean once you play, and pull one off.
-Sound 9/10-
This was one of the best parts of the game, as this is what it's based on, music. Each tune carries a seperate beat, that will have you bumping along with the music as you play, and it is imparitive that you listen to the music of the game. Although there isn't much for other sound effects, you have a wide variety of music to listen to, so the sound effects are something that you'll never really listen for anyway.
It's all about dance music, much like what you would find in the nightclubs, although a few are unique all their own. I can almost guarentee that you'll have one or two stuck in your head after an hour of playing this.
-Gameplay 9/10-
It's a dancing game, simple and to the point. You compete against other dancers to go on to the final dance, and gain your one wish. You'll play through a variety of other dancers, and this can get tough, because those computer controlled characters can bust some of the best moves in the game if you let them.
There are several things that you must learn in the gameplay, one of which, is timing your button pressed with the four count beat. Another one, is to pick the moves as you go along and keep up with what comes across the command screen in order to proceed onwards.
All in all, this does lead to a bit of frustration, if you lose count with the beat, you have to start over with a count to yourself, but after awhile, you'll get the hang of it.
There are other options, and other modes to play, such as the Practice mode, which allows you to learn each player and their moves, however, in another mode, you have to finish the game first, in order to unlock and then create a certain dance step for them. It does add interest to the game.
-Control 8/10-
It's simple button presses that you have to do within a four count beat. Simple? It sounds that way, but when you get into the upper echelons of the dance moves, you'll see that it takes quick and precise fingers to pull off the higher moves. Other than that, the controls are really quite simple, and quite good for a PSX game, nothing too complex, and nothing that you can't handle.
-Replay Value 6/10-
This is where it does slide. Once you've played through, and gained the hidden characters, there isn't much use for the game afterwards, other than to play against friends, but in all honesty, you really won't do that much before switching to a fighting game.
-Overall 8/10-
It's got alot of good points for a game of this type. IT's got the graphics, it's definately got the sound, with a good control, and addictive gameplay, you'll find some enjoyment here. If you're a PaRappa tha Rappa fan, then you'll love this game. If you're not, then this one is a weekend rental at best, and maybe a collection piece if you're interested in having it.
All things aside, it was a blast to play.
......Play it......
Have a nice day .
