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Konami (1988)

Dance Dance Revolution

Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is a rhythm-based arcade game developed by Konami, first released in Japan on November 18, 1998, and later in North America and Europe (as Dancing Stage). It is the first installment of the iconic franchise that popularized dance and rhythm gaming, engaging players with its unique foot-based gameplay.

Gameplay Overview
Players step on directional arrows on a dance pad to match on-screen prompts, syncing movements to the beat of the music. Steps are graded from “Perfect” to “Miss,” with accuracy affecting the Dance Gauge—a life meter that depletes with mistakes. Success depends on maintaining combos and achieving high scores.

At the end of each song, players receive a score, combo stats, and a letter grade based on performance. Passing all songs results in a cumulative results screen. Advanced players can unlock the Extra Stage by excelling in the final song.

Modes and Difficulty

Players can choose from three play styles:

  • Single: One player on a single pad.
  • Couple: Two players on separate pads with shared choreography.
  • Double: One player using two pads for more complex steps.


Difficulty levels include Basic, Normal, and Hard, with step patterns rated from 1 (Simple) to 7 (Hero). Players can further modify gameplay with step codes, enabling features like mirrored arrows or additional challenges.

Presentation
Songs are selected via a jukebox-style menu, and gameplay features 3D dancing characters in the background. Players can customize characters at the title screen. Depending on the arcade settings, players can enjoy up to five songs per session.

Dance Dance Revolution became a cultural phenomenon, praised for its innovative gameplay and addictive challenge, solidifying its place as a defining title in rhythm gaming history.

Wikipedia: Dance Dance Revolution (1998 video game)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_Dance_Revolution_(1998_video_game)

Museum of the Game: Dance Dance Revolution
https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/dance-dance-revolution

Museum of Play – World Video Game Hall of Fame: Dance Dance Revolution
https://www.museumofplay.org/games/dance-dance-revolution/

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