Dance Factory PlayStation 2
Metascore
56 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 8 out of 22
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  1. Gaming Horizon
    46
    Despite the fact that Konami’s series has a static playlist, you’re better off buying another version of DDR than dealing with this piece of crap called Dance Factory. Or better yet, just pop in a CD and groove your own way.
  2. GameSpot
    43
    Dance Factory's main feature is the ability to generate dance steps to your own music CDs. There's just one problem: It doesn't really work.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    40
    Fun dance patterns, not great music, make dance games worth playing. It's an interesting idea that doesn't quite work. [Sept. 2006, p.106]
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  4. G4 TV
    40
    The ability to make your own dance patterns is not a dumb idea per se. Dance Factory would be an interesting gimmick if it was attached to an otherwise good DDR clone.
  5. IGN
    35
    The songs are theoretically unlimited here in Dance Factory, but you'll quickly find yourself getting bored with the random feeling in the gameplay.
  6. GamesRadar
    30
    The sum of these flaws is a total disconnect between what's occurring on the TV screen and what's occurring on your dance pad.
  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    30
    I still think a music-customizable rhythm game could be amazing, but Dance Factory falls short of the ideal. [Jun 2006, p.94]
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  8. 1UP
    20
    There is no joy to be found within the data contained on this disc. Only crushing disappointment, suffering, and weak shin muscles.

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User Score
5.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. wily_codger
    6
    Have you played Audiosurf? This game was the Audiosurf of dancing games, years before Audiosurf. Same strength -- you could dance to any song you had! But I remember it having the same weaknesses too -- the step sequences felt generic and often didn't sync up viscerally with the music. Plus, in the PS2 days, uploading your music and waiting for the game to generate levels was a slow and clunky process. Seems like a good example of a game that was a bit ahead of its technological time -- it'd be great to see someone have another go at the concept. But, in the age of DLC, it's probably too much to hope for, right?

    3 points for the gameplay experience and 3 for the ambitious and - at the time - new concept.    … Full Review »
  2. JenniferP.
    6
    Good idea..but it doesn't work. Maybe the makers or DDR will come up with a good version.
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