Dancing Stage MegaMix (PS2)

There are three modes of play--game, workout and lesson. Game Mode allows you to choose to play the arcade version (one player), a two-player challenge, or for the truly gifted, there's Double-game play--one player, two dance mats. With an incredible choice of tracks and some inspirational cheering ("You're a super dancer!") from the voice-over guy you'll have danced yourself dizzy in no time. Bonuses are awarded for free-style moves, with additional tracks and hidden items unlocked as the game progresses.

Got no rhythm? Are you a dance mat beginner? Check yourself into Lesson Mode--with three lessons comprising eight separate sections you should master dance mat basics and get yourself familiar with some moves and sequences within an hour. Or if you're after an alternative to sweating it out in the gym or jogging the same streets, try Workout Mode--set your own goals, choose your workout type and watch the calorie counter ticking over.

Dancing Stage MegaMix is for everyone--with dancefloor favourites from Kylie and Elvis vs JXL, and younger audience tracks like S Club Junior's "One Step Closer" (as well as The Cure's "Love Cats" for anyone who may claim not to like pop music), no-one will be able resist getting footloose. Those waiting their turn can sing along courtesy of karaoke-style lyrics that appear on the bottom of the screen. Points to note: a dance mat is not strictly necessary (though very much recommended), and you can turn off the background booing during game play via the Options menu. --Mel Pring

The narrator is a lot nicer than the narrator on the other two games. This game also keeps the score a lot better.

The movies in the background are incredible to watch while the music is playing. They've really worked hard on these.

Its a shame they don't have any characters dancing in the background like before, but they do have the lyrics to your favourite songs along the bottom of the screen.

I think this is a good improvement to the last two games and I would really recommend it.


Dancing madness.   June 6, 2003
5 out of 18 found this review helpful

I brought a dance pad a couple of days ago to go with this game. The game uses the directional buttons to perform a dance move. This game is good for excerises so no more trips to the gym and it uses songs which are recent hits. The down side to this game was that you could not see a character performing your moves apart from the lesson mode. It is good for a party and to lose some weight.


Review for dancing megamix ps2 game   June 5, 2003
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Well I am the owner of several other dance games and this is much better. The new look is much more modern and pleasing to the eye. The only doubt I have is that there are a limited section to songs and you have to unlock special ones, but it doesnt tell you how! But if you do enjoy dancing games then this is a brilliant game to have for parties and such alike.