Game Review - Just Dance 2

About the Game

The original Just Dance game got the world dancing like never before, and now the #1 best-selling Music/Rhythm game for play on the Nintendo Wii system is back with Just Dance 2. This time around it will be just as easy to keep the party going with an all-star tracklist--more than 45 strong, plus downloadable songs--from different genres, as well as the hottest dance moves of today. In addition, Just Dance 2 pushes the envelope even further with more accurate movement recognition by the Wii Remote, allowing better dancers to reap the rewards of their superior skill, without putting the game out of reach of beginners. Finally Just Dance 2 includes all-new dance modes making the game even more party oriented than its predecessor. 

Just Dance 2 Tracklist

1. Avril Lavigne – "Girlfriend"

2. Bangles – "Walk Like An Egyptian"

3. Beastie Boys – "Body Movin’ (Fatboy Slim Remix)"

4. Benny Benassi presents “The Biz” – "Satisfaction"

5. Blondie – "Call Me"

6. Bollywood – "Katti Kalandal"

7. Boney M. – "Rasputin"

8. Charleston – "Mugsy Baloney"

9. Cher – "The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)"

10. Digitalism – "Idealistic"

11. Donna Summer – "Hot Stuff"

12. Elvis Presley – "Viva Las Vegas"

13. Fatboy Slim – "Rockafeller Skank"

14. Franz Ferdinand – "Take Me Out"

15. Harry Belafonte – "Jump In The Line"

16. Ike & Tina Turner – "Proud Mary"

17. James Brown – "I Got You (I Feel Good)"

18. Jamiroquai – "Cosmic Girl"

19. Junior Senior – "Move Your Feet"

20. Justice – "D.A.N.C.E."

21. Ke$ha – "TiK ToK"

22. Mardi Gras – "Iko Iko"

23. Marine Band – "Sway (Quien Sera)"

24. MIKA – "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)"

25. Outkast – "Hey Ya!"

26. Quincy Jones & His Orchestra – "Soul Bossa Nova"

27. Reggaeton – "Baby Girl"

28. Rihanna – "S.O.S."

29. Snap! – "The Power"

30. Sorcerer – "Dagomba"

31. Studio Allstars – "Jump"

32. Studio Musicians – "Crazy In Love"

33. Studio Musicians – "Jungle Boogie"

34. Supergrass – "Alright"

35. The Frighteners – "Monster Mash"

36. The Hit Crew – "Holiday"

37. The Hit Crew – "Toxic"

38. The Jackson 5 – "I Want You Back"

39. The Pussycat Dolls – "When I Grow Up"

40. The Rolling Stones – "Sympathy For The Devil (Fatboy Slim Remix)"

41. The Ting Tings – "That’s Not My Name"

42. The Weather Girls – "It’s Raining Men"

43. Vampire Weekend – "A-Punk"

44. Wham! – "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go"

Four New Dance Modes

Dedicated to providing a richer, deeper gaming experience, the development team behind Just Dance 2 has included four new dance modes. These include:

Duet Mode

Created to foster more interaction between players, Duet Mode allows players to dance together, and in the process forces them to pay more attention to the players around them instead of simply following on-screen prompts.

  

Dance Battle Mode

Dance Battle Mode is a team mode that features up to 8-player support. Although individual scores are the basis of the overall team scores, the extreme multiplayer basis of the mode changes what can be the individual nature of dance into something very different.

Party Mode

Party Mode is a straight up dance fest in which players can get together and dance for as long as they want, just for the fun of it.

Just Sweat Mode

An exercise mode disguised as fun, the meter built into the Just Sweat Mode allows players to measure the energy they expend while dancing as well as set objectives to be met during their dance sessions.

Key Game Features

• Chart-Topping Singles - Over 45 new tracks from classic hits and legendary songs to today's chart-toppers


• Real Moves - Like its predecessor, Just Dance 2 features iconic dance moves choreographed by real experts to every style of music, including rock, pop, hip hop, R&B, and world beat


• All New Game Modes - All new modes deliver hours of multiplayer fun



• Just Sweat It Off - Just Dance 2 is a workout in disguise, keeping you energized and motivated as you dance the calories away. You can also keep an eye on your fitness with the Just Dance Sweat Meter and a calorie burn counter


• Multiplayer Support - In certain modes Just Dance 2 supports up to 8 players


• Improved Wii Remote Recognition - Just Dance 2 contains more accurate movement recognition of the Wii Remote, allowing better dancers to reap the rewards of their superior skill

My Take on the Game

Ok, I usually have two left feet when it comes to dancing. My girls on the other hand will dance at any song that comes on. When I d dance, it usually is spinning around with my girls or slow dancing with my wife, so I had no idea what to expect in this game. I had heard many positive things, but when I actually got into the game I was impress by the game.

As I started, it took me a little while to get used to the controls and the moves. The moves were quite fast and furious and combines with a great mix of songs, you can, as my girls would say, get your groove on.

As I got into the game I started to notice that this game really got your heart moving. Especially in the Just Sweat It Off mode, you simply burn calories like there is no tomorrow. My wife even got into the fun and she stated that she could even get into the songs and the game. I think the reason for this and for my reaction was the fact that even though this was a game it got you moving and gave you a fun workout that you could have as a family!

I'm getting the hang of the moves and the game and I look forward to continuing to have fun with these dance, while learning a lotof different moves and dances. Though we only have three controllers right now, I think eventually we will need a fourth so the whole family can get  the fun all at once!

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