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[[Image:pns Cab.png|thumb|A pop'n stage cabinet.]] | |||
'''''pop'n stage''''' (ポップンステージ) is a short-lived dancing game based around the [[pop'n music Information|pop'n music]] design and songs, with ten "Switches" (four diagonals and a center on each side, just like ''PUMP IT UP'''s panel placement). It is a combination of pop'n music and [[DanceDanceRevolution Information|DanceDanceRevolution]], using pop'n-style graphics with DanceDanceRevolution-style gameplay. The game has a bright, colorful interface and machine design, and is easy compared to most other BEMANI games. | '''''pop'n stage''''' (ポップンステージ) is a short-lived dancing game based around the [[pop'n music Information|pop'n music]] design and songs, with ten "Switches" (four diagonals and a center on each side, just like ''PUMP IT UP'''s panel placement). It is a combination of pop'n music and [[DanceDanceRevolution Information|DanceDanceRevolution]], using pop'n-style graphics with DanceDanceRevolution-style gameplay. The game has a bright, colorful interface and machine design, and is easy compared to most other BEMANI games. | ||
pop'n stage only supports one or two players. 6-Switches mode is designed for one player, while 10-Switches mode is for two players (however, 10-Switches MANIAC charts were designed for one player). 6-Switches mode correspond to PUMP IT UP's Half Double mode, as it does not use the four outer corners. | pop'n stage only supports one or two players. 6-Switches mode is designed for one player, while 10-Switches mode is for two players (however, 10-Switches MANIAC charts were designed for one player). 6-Switches mode correspond to PUMP IT UP's Half Double mode, as it does not use the four outer corners. | ||
Unlike pop'n music, pop'n stage has never had a CS release, but almost every song from pop'n stage is present in [[PnM CS 6|pop'n music 6 CS]]. | Unlike pop'n music, pop'n stage has never had a CS release, but almost every song from pop'n stage is present in [[PnM CS 6|pop'n music 6 CS]]. Similarly, every new pop'n stage song but [[full moon]] is included on the second disc of the ''pop'n music 3 V.S. pop'n stage'' soundtrack, and the few songs that were still present in arcade pop'n music titles were included on the ''pop'n music SUPER BEST BOX'' compilation. | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
== Modes and Difficulty == | == Modes and Difficulty == | ||
[[Image:pns FootSw.png|thumb|250px|The Foot Switch selection screen.]] | |||
Upon starting the game, players have the option to select between '''6-Switches''' (recommended for one player, it uses the middle six Switches) and '''10-Switches''' (recommended for two players, it uses all switches) modes. Then, players are given the choice of the following modes: | |||
* '''NORMAL''' (named '''BEGINNER''' in the original pop'n stage): The easiest difficulty, ideal for beginners. | |||
* '''ANOTHER''' (named '''NORMAL''' in the original pop'n stage): Recommended for advanced players. Certain songs are exclusive to ANOTHER. | |||
* '''MANIAC''' (introduced in pop'n stage ex): The hardest difficulty, selectable by pressing the blue switch while ANOTHER is highlighted. | |||
* '''HARD''': Course mode. | |||
== Scoring == | == Scoring == | ||
== Trivia == | |||
* pop'n stage is the first BEMANI series to be inactive. | |||
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Revision as of 00:59, 6 November 2017
pop'n stage Series
pop'n stage (ポップンステージ) is a short-lived dancing game based around the pop'n music design and songs, with ten "Switches" (four diagonals and a center on each side, just like PUMP IT UP's panel placement). It is a combination of pop'n music and DanceDanceRevolution, using pop'n-style graphics with DanceDanceRevolution-style gameplay. The game has a bright, colorful interface and machine design, and is easy compared to most other BEMANI games.
pop'n stage only supports one or two players. 6-Switches mode is designed for one player, while 10-Switches mode is for two players (however, 10-Switches MANIAC charts were designed for one player). 6-Switches mode correspond to PUMP IT UP's Half Double mode, as it does not use the four outer corners.
Unlike pop'n music, pop'n stage has never had a CS release, but almost every song from pop'n stage is present in pop'n music 6 CS. Similarly, every new pop'n stage song but full moon is included on the second disc of the pop'n music 3 V.S. pop'n stage soundtrack, and the few songs that were still present in arcade pop'n music titles were included on the pop'n music SUPER BEST BOX compilation.
Gameplay
Modes and Difficulty
Upon starting the game, players have the option to select between 6-Switches (recommended for one player, it uses the middle six Switches) and 10-Switches (recommended for two players, it uses all switches) modes. Then, players are given the choice of the following modes:
- NORMAL (named BEGINNER in the original pop'n stage): The easiest difficulty, ideal for beginners.
- ANOTHER (named NORMAL in the original pop'n stage): Recommended for advanced players. Certain songs are exclusive to ANOTHER.
- MANIAC (introduced in pop'n stage ex): The hardest difficulty, selectable by pressing the blue switch while ANOTHER is highlighted.
- HARD: Course mode.
Scoring
Trivia
- pop'n stage is the first BEMANI series to be inactive.
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