GDN writes: "I’ve never played a dancing game before, instead finding it more fun to watch some dolt try to ’freestyle’ on a Dance Dance Revolution cabinet and hurt themselves. Yet the Kinect seems like an obvious venue for dancing games, so reviewing at least one of them was perhaps inevitable. Unlike some other launch line-up titles, DanceMasters works just fine and is pretty fun; the worst thing that can really be said against it is that serious players can go through most of its content in just a few sessions as you go through several synchronized dance routines alongside the game’s performers."
Richard Worrall writes: "Think of dance games, and what comes to mind? There’s a fair chance that Konami figures quite prominently. From arcades to homes, their heritage in rhythm action (and dancing titles in particular) is long-standing. It’s no surprise then, now that dance mats have arguably had their day, to see Konami quickly adopting Kinect as the natural platform for what many consider as their genre.
It would be unfair to point solely to Dance Evolution for this problem, of course; Dance Central has similar issues. The choice between the two games comes down to your confidence as a dancer or, failing that, your determination to learn. Dance Central correctly guesses that most early adopters of Kinect probably aren’t accomplished dancers. If you’re not the typical Xbox couch potato, Konami’s offering presents a rich and worthwhile challenge. Just be warned: Konami expect you to keep up with their pace."
Konami announces details and screenshots for the new Costume Pack DLC for their Kinect title DanceMasters.
"Had it not been for Harmonix's take on the dance genre, which adds more flair, a more stylish interface, and an infinitely better track list, Dance Evolution would have been a fine addition to your rhythm game collection."
