AC DDR X2: Difference between revisions

* Interface has been given a complete overhaul. Songs and folders are now chosen sideways, with album jackets replacing the series' long-time traditional banners. This type of interface design was first seen on [[CS DDR UNIVERSE3|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3]].

** Most older DanceDanceRevolution songs reuse their background image from the original songs, marking the first time these have been seen since [[AC DDR EXTREME|EXTREME]].

* HAPPY MODE introduced, which feature a beginner-friendly interface for new players to the game. Only Single play style is available and a limited number of songs can be selected. Only SPEED modifiers can be changed (during the song). The PRO MODE is the standard, default game mode.

** Game will return to attract mode after countdown timer is up if neither HAPPY nor PRO modes are confirmed for selection.

** BATTLE MODE has been removed.

* All X-Special charts were moved to the DanceDanceRevolution X folder instead of their original game's folder.

* Almost judgement has been removed, and N.G. is now merged with Boo, now renamed to its former name MISS.

* SPEED modifiers removed: x0.25 and x0.5. They would later return in [[AC DDR 2014|DanceDanceRevolution (2014)]] as Premium Play exclusives.

* User interface for options has been modified. Highlighted options will show in green and white text when changing. The rest of the options are in white text.

* First DanceDanceRevolution game with LIFE4 and RISKY modifiers available for regular play. However, it does not appear if play style is SINGLE (with training mode enabled) for the other player on first stage, or VERSUS.

* First DanceDanceRevolution game to show the FAST (if a note is hit earlier) or SLOW (if a note is hit later) message during gameplay when hitting a note on anything but MARVELOUS or MISS.

* First DanceDanceRevolution game to have training mode enabled/disabled before the game begins. This was used until its [[AC DDR X3|sequel]].

* First DanceDanceRevolution game since [[AC DDR EXTREME|EXTREME]] to feature [[EX Score]], although it can be enabled by a code, and is only available for X cabinets.

* New songs: 90 (Asia), 88 (North America/Europe) (including the 7 Chinese CHALLENGE songs)

* Total songs: 451 (Asia), 449 (North America/Europe) (including the 7 Chinese CHALLENGE songs)

== Default Songs ==

 

 

 

== EXTRA STAGE / ENCORE EXTRA STAGE ==

To access the EXTRA STAGE, the player must obtain at least an AA on all the songs until reaching EXTRA STAGE. Unlike X, there are no FINAL STAGE-exclusive songs and all four lives are given to the player regardless of the score. For the EXTRA STAGE-exclusive KIMONO♥PRINCESS, an additional level requirement must be satisfied, which can be accessed depending on the number of stages set by the operator and the accumulated total level of difficulty for the songs they played. The minimum levels are:

Replicant D-action is a new EXTRA STAGE event in DanceDanceRevolution X2. Its design is similar to [[AC DistorteD#CARDINAL GATE|CARDINAL GATE]] from [[AC DistorteD|beatmania IIDX 13 DistorteD]]. By fulfilling certain requirements, the player can unlock a special folder, with each song represented by a color, and the requirements for each are listed below (Single and Double requirements must be met separately):

Once the player has met the requirements for at least one song, a special Replicant D-action folder will appear during EXTRA STAGE, with the available songs based on whichever criteria have been fulfilled. Its folder will appear with one player only. Once the folder is opened, the player is then locked onto the folder until the end of the credit. Unlike other past boss songs, the BPM values are displayed but song previews are hidden. While playing each song, the player's dancer character battles a [[RINON]] clone of the song's color, who appears as a secondary background dancer.

To obtain a medal for the first six songs, players have to clear them on EXPERT with a AA rank or better. By obtaining all six medals, the player will immediately play [[Valkyrie dimension]] as ENCORE EXTRA STAGE on EXPERT without any opportunity to change any options (except the speed mod, by pressing the left/right buttons, while any ASSIST modifiers are disabled automatically). Note that playing the song will cost all six medals, thus the player must obtain all the medals to attempt the song again.

As of August 31st, 2010, medals can be obtained BASIC or DIFFICULT, though Valkyrie dimension will still be forced on EXPERT difficulty. This also fixed an exploit where players play Valkyrie dimension with CUT2 enabled (by clearing Sakura Sunrise on CUT2 during EXTRA STAGE).

Replicant D-action ended on February 23rd, 2011, and every seven songs are now playable by default. The last four song's CHALLENGE charts are now added and could only be playable on Marathon Mode; these charts are eventually unlocked on April 1st, 2011.

In the Western releases of DanceDanceRevolution X2, to compensate for the lack of e-AMUSEMENT support, the first three songs were added on July 28th, 2011 (the other four songs could only be played on VS REPLICANT course instead), followed by the other four songs on October 1st, 2011.