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Similar to other rhythm game, the songs featured in a DanceDanceRevolution game are usually short, around 1:30 in length. Only in DanceDanceRevolution 5th and DanceDanceRevolution X (known as Xmix) that long versions were in the game. In order to create more complexity in the game, the BPM of the songs can either be constant or vary during the song. Additionally, a feature known as a stop (a moment where the arrows stop scrolling on the screen) was added in DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX. | Similar to other rhythm game, the songs featured in a DanceDanceRevolution game are usually short, around 1:30 in length. Only in DanceDanceRevolution 5th and DanceDanceRevolution X (known as Xmix) that long versions were in the game. In order to create more complexity in the game, the BPM of the songs can either be constant or vary during the song. Additionally, a feature known as a stop (a moment where the arrows stop scrolling on the screen) was added in DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX. | ||
For the first few games, KONAMI opted to use mostly licensed songs from the popular | For the first few games, KONAMI opted to use mostly licensed songs from the popular nonstop mixed compilation series, Dancemania by the label Intercord Japan (now i-DANCE). Some original songs (known as KONAMI originals) made by the game staff were also included in the song list. As the years progressed, the ratio of original songs overtook the number of Dancemania licenses. This also includes cover of songs or licenses mainly from Japanese artists that are included in the game but in a smaller proportion. With the addition of more rhythm games in the BEMANI series, songs from the other games got transplanted to DanceDanceRevolution as well. | ||
== Difficulty == | == Difficulty == | ||