North American DanceDanceRevolution Games: Difference between revisions

* [[CS DDR NA|DanceDanceRevolution CS (America)]]

** Final US PlayStation DDR game. A collection of 52 songs from [[AC DDR 1st|DanceDanceRevolution]] through [[CS DDR 5th|DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX CS]], all of them KONAMI originals. First US DDR game with Edit Mode, and the ''only'' game in the US DDR series with Solo Mode. [[AFTER THE GAME OF LOVE]] was replaced by [[AFTER THE GAME]], the chanting in [[THE EARTH LIGHT]] has been removed, and the banner and background for [[CUTIE CHASER]] have been censored to remove the gun shots. Interface is based on 4thMIX.

** A collection of 71 songs, though few of them are from the [[AC DDRMAX|original DDRMAX arcade game]] (only one license, [[ORDINARY WORLD]], made the cut), though most of the CS crossovers and a few of the new KONAMI originals are in this mix. Most of the song list consists of DDR KONAMI originals and Dancemania licenses from [[AC DDR 2nd|DanceDanceRevoluton 2ndMIX]] through [[AC DDR 5th|5thMIX]], some of which (like [[THE CUBE]] and many of the Club songs) have never appeared in a Japanese PS2 release. Also includes 5 new BEMANI crossovers, 5 new licenses, and 4 new remixes by [[Sota Fujimori]]. Also has Oni Mode, even though the original DDRMAX had no courses. First North American CS DDR game with Information Mode, which includes detail on each song and other info tracked by the game.

** A collection of 69 songs, with slightly more accuracy to the [[AC DDRMAX2|arcade DDRMAX2 release]] than DDRMAX CS (North America) was. However, it only includes 7 of the CHALLENGE-only charts. Most notable among the various KONAMI originals / Dancemania revivals is the return of [[GHOSTS (VINCENT DE MOOR REMIX)]], which finally has foot ratings. Beginner and Challenge charts make their North American CS debut, and a traditional Challenge Mode replaces the 4-bar version from the original arcade game (the music is also replaced). Some of the licenses have their own videos, a first in the CS DDR series, and a trait that eventually the Japanese games would copy. [[THE WHISTLE SONG (Blow My Whistle Bitch)]] was renamed to '''THE WHISTLE SONG (Blow My Whistle Baby)''' to keep the game's E rating. Overall the US DDRMAX2 includes 8 new licenses, 3 new CS songs, and 4 new BEMANI crossovers.

* [[CS DDR EXTREME NA|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME (America)]]

** A collection of 71 songs, with very few of the songs being from the [[AC DDR EXTREME|original arcade release]]. Only three new songs remain from the arcade release; [[The legend of MAX]], [[TRIP MACHINE survivor]], and [[MEMORIES]]. Most of the other songs, as usual, are older KONAMI originals and Dancemania licenses. The latter has two noteworthy songs; the first is [[DON'T CLOCK ME]], the ''only'' Dancemania license from [[AC DDR Solo BASS|Solo BASS MIX]] (not counting [[GET UP'N MOVE]]) to ever appear in a North American CS PS2 DDR game. The other is [[THERE YOU'LL BE]], which makes its first CS appearance in ''any'' region. [[THEME FROM ENTER THE DRAGON(notorious mix)|THEME FROM ENTER THE DRAGON (Revival 2001 Mix)]] was renamed '''THEME FROM ENTER THE DRAGON(notorious mix)'''. A completely new interface involving a jukebox like songwheel replaces the original game. Songs are worth 7,000,000 points at max (bonus points are distributed after the song is over, up to 3,000,000 max), and you must full combo a song now to AA it, not unlike 4thMIX and needing to full combo a song to A it. On the plus side, the new game interface restores the top and bottom parts of the playing field that have been removed since 5thMIX, allowing you to see better the arrows from below. Several of the new licenses are covers from ''Karaoke Revolution'' to advertise that series' release. First North American CS PS2 DDR release with Mission Mode, a mode in the earlier Japanese DDR titles where you completed certain requirements. Completing this mode unlocks everything in the game, but you have to play a certain amount of songs first to unlock it. It's also the first US DDR game compatible with Sony's EyeToy accessory for mini games. Overall, EXTREME US has 13 new licenses and 4 CS songs (though two of them come from the ''Silent Hill'' game series). There are no new BEMANI crossovers.

** A US-only "sequel" to DDR EXTREME with 74 songs, containing many of the songs/KONAMI originals/crossovers from the original arcade game that weren't present in EXTREME CS (North America). Virtually every song has its own unique video/overlays now, the only North American CS game with this distinction. (The one exception is [[Get Busy]], the game's sole live-action video.) Other songs includes various KONAMI originals and Dancemania licenses, including popular songs (such as [[butterfly (UPSWING MIX)]]) and more obscure songs like [[LOOK AT US (Daddy DJ Remix)]]. It's also the ''only'' North American CS DDR game with a song from E-ROTIC, possibly owing to the game's ESRB E10+ rating, the first in the series. [[AGAINST ALL ODDS (TAKE A LOOK AT ME NOW)|AGAINST ALL ODDS (Definitive MIX)]]'s title was changed to '''AGAINST ALL ODDS (TAKE A LOOK AT ME NOW)'''. 6 more Challenge-only charts make their North American CS debut. The MAX2-EXTREME era songwheel returns, but it's been redesigned a bit, looking like a prototype for the interface in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]]. EXTREME2 also contains an expanded Mission Mode, which is required to unlock all the KONAMI originals in the game except for [[You gotta move it (feat. Julie Rugaard)]], a song by Japanese video game musician Yuzo Koshiro. You can also save from the song select, a first in a CS DDR release. The game also uses the same exact scoring system as EXTREME CS (North America). Overall EXTREME 2 contains 13 new licenses, 6 new CS songs, and 5 new BEMANI crossovers. This is the last US PS2 DDR game with new BEMANI crossovers.

** A loose port of the recent arcade game of the same name, with some (though not all) of the new KONAMI originals, very few of the new licenses, and some of the game's BEMANI crossovers for a total of 74 songs. Most of the rest of the song list consists of new licenses, songs from [[CS DDR STRIKE|DanceDanceRevolution STR!KE]], and leftover EXTREME songs not in the last three games. This is the first game since MAX CS (North America) to not have Challenge-only songs. It's also the only US PS2 DDR game with no Information Mode, and also the last one with an older Dancemania license; [[Sobakasu FRECKLES (KCP Re-Edit)|FRECKLES (KCP Re-Edit)]]. New license [[Robogirl]] from The Crystal Method was renamed from its original title Roboslut due to the ESRB. Unfortunately, 5 of the game's new songs can only be played online, and are not playable outside of online. (These songs were thankfully added the following game.) Overall SuperNOVA CS (North America) contains 14 new licenses (along with 2 from STRIKE!), and 6 CS songs (though 3 can only be played online).

** A ''very'' loose port of the arcade game from 2 months earlier. Only 16 of the 26 new KONAMI originals, 2 of the 14 licenses, and 4 of the 10 BEMANI crossovers are present, with a total of 72 songs. The Groove Radar songs are completely absent. Most of the songs consist of the remaining SuperNOVA songs missing from the previous game, the Japanese SuperNOVA CS songs, some more leftover EXTREME songs, and [[e-motion]], making its first PS2 appearance in ''any'' region. The once online-exclusive songs from SuperNOVA US are also included. Overall SuperNOVA 2 contains 23 brand-new licenses and 2 new CS songs.

** US-only DDR game, containing the US PS2's era smallest song list at 40 songs. As the name suggests, it contains licenses from various Disney Channel shows at the time of the game's 2008 release. There are overall 20 licenses, all of them covers; the other 20 songs are KONAMI originals, but some require insane requirements to unlock, such as a full combo Marvellous on a song. The usual DDR dancer cast are replaced with various Disney Channel characters as well.

** A somewhat accurate port of the then-unreleased arcade version, containing all except one of the game's new KONAMI originals ([[A Geisha's Dream]], which wasn't out at the beginning of the game's arcade release either), and even has most of the arcade licenses, with a grand total of 75 songs. It is missing, though, the Japanese licenses (along with [[Koko Soko]]), the 5 new BEMANI crossovers, and some of the new options/display settings. It's also missing, like the later Japanese CS release, all the X-Special charts and HOTTEST PARTY crossovers. Most of the rest of the song list consists of most of the remaining SuperNOVA 2 arcade songs not included earlier, along with the Japanese SuperNOVA2 CS songs (except license [[LEAVE ME ALONE]] and [[The flower in your smile]]) and [[SOUL CRASH]], the latter finally making it North American CS debut. Overall X CS (North America) contains 7 new licenses and no new CS/BEMANI songs.

** A collection of 60 songs, this is the final US PS2 DDR game. Some of the new KONAMI originals and some of the licenses from this game later appeared on the then unannounced arcade X2 game. (These same KONAMI originals also appear in [[CS DDR HOTTEST PARTY3|DanceDanceRevolution HOTTEST PARTY3]], released the same day in the US.) The other remaining KONAMI originals consist of the BEMANI crossovers and [[A Geisha's Dream]] from X AC, SuperNOVA CS JP song [[MOONSTER]] finally making its North American CS debut, and some old KONAMI originals from other arcade installments (like [[MARS WAR 3]] finally appearing in a North American CS release). The Groove Radar songs from SuperNOVA2 finally make their North American CS debut, as does EXTREME song [[Dance Dance Revolution (song)|Dance Dance Revolution]] and Challenge-only song [[MY SUMMER LOVE(TOMMY'S SMILE MIX)]]. Overall X2 CS contains 15 new licenses and 15 new KONAMI originals. This is the last (non-iOS) DDR game in ''any'' region with banners.

** A collection of 78 songs (plus 10 DLC songs), this is the first Xbox 360 DDR game. It's also the first DanceDanceRevolution game with achievements and console release to be available as a digital download. [[My Only Shining Star]] received a new audio exclusive to this game and [[HOT LIMIT (JOHN DESIRE)|HOT LIMIT]] received a new shorter edit. Song graphics are similar to [[AC DDR 5th|DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX]], where the banner is a cropped part of the song's background and artist and song title info are displayed on a generic font. Song downloads are now available to be bought individually for $1 instead of having to buy packs. A revamped Quest Mode from DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3 makes a return as the game's unlocking system. Overall UNIVERSE features 30 (2 DLC) new licenses, 15 (1 DLC) new CS songs, and 3 new BEMANI crossovers.

** A collection of 75 songs (plus 10 DLC songs). DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE2 is a re-skinned version of the first UNIVERSE. It features an updated QUEST MODE and is the first CS title that lets the player create their own dancer. This is the first DDR title to feature a music collaboration with ''Disko Warp Records''. Overall UNIVERSE2 features 37 new licenses, 14 new CS songs, and no new BEMANI crossovers.

** A collection of 69 songs (plus 33 DLC songs). DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3 is the last in the UNIVERSE series. Songs are now chosen from left to right, with album jackets replacing the series' long-time traditional banners. First Xbox title that uses the MARVELOUS timing. Jumps now count as 1 for a COMBO. Power Mixes have been replaced with Nonstop, similar to Nonstop Mode from previous DDR releases. Unlike previous Xbox games, UNIVERSE3's Game Mode is now divided in stages, with 3 stages, a Bonus Stage and an Extra Stage, where the player can unlock hidden songs without having to play Quest Mode. UNIVERSE3 is also known for advertising the inclusion of several licenses on the back of the game's box that are nowhere to be found. This is the second DDR release to feature a song from Avex's ''House Nation'' album series. Overall UNIVERSE3 features 25 (5 DLC) new licenses, 33 (12 DLC) new CS songs, and 3 new BEMANI crossovers.

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