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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

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  1. Ricey012
    Nov 5, 2010
    10
    This game is most definitely the best display of what the Kinect can do. Not only that, but it is the best dancing game ever made. Sure, the options may be light, but it actually works. I'm glad the folks at Harmonix decided to focus on making the core gameplay great. Looking forward to Dance Central 2 and the inevitable Career Mode that will come with it.
  2. Raksoris
    Dec 13, 2010
    0
    So i bought Kinect with Kinect Sports and DAnce Central. Firt i played Kinect Sports and it was horrible. It was like 2006 i started playing Wii and back than it was something new. The firt try was great, amazing and fun. Now with Kinect it was a pain in my ass when i tried boxing, soccer and the other sports. Okay i was shocked first but i said to myself: Not so bad maybe Dance Central will be better. I started Dance Central and i was shocked. Again some very poor rehash from a Wiigame with a few better graphics and awfull control. So i bought Kinect for 150 bucks with a game for 200 to get a god damn copy of a system i allready have.… Expand
  3. hiruu
    Nov 5, 2010
    9
    Easily the best game game on Kinect that I've seen so far, with great tracking, bumping tracks, and a game that will get the blood pumping. Harmonix really did a great job in getting this game complete as a launch title, with such polish and style...the true must have for Kinect. Dance Central 2 is going to really be a marvel, when it eventually launches either next holiday season or the one after.… Expand
  4. MasterJones
    Nov 6, 2010
    8
    For sure the best Kinect game so far. From a tech point of view the most simple Kinect game out there (avatars don't follow you, you have to follow avatars), but it is a refreshing experience delivering fun, only fun!
  5. paolylo
    Dec 12, 2010
    10
    this game is the only reason why people should buy a Kinect. despite minor glitches with trying to capture motion, the potential of controller-less gaming is on full display with it. Dance Central has a fairly good choice of songs to dance to and the DLC's are worth paying for. it's the perfect party game for spacious living rooms with solid entertainment systems. it won't improve one's dancing skills or work up a sweat (unless you play 2 hrs straight on hard), but i like how it teaches simple dance moves and i bet users of this game will spot gym group class instructors or party-going clubbers who have stolen a few moves by playing Dance Central.… Expand
  6. Fenix
    Nov 9, 2010
    9
    Played it all weekend with the kids. Wore them out. Wore me out. And a ton of fun. I especially enjoyed it when the Kinect took actual video of us dancing. My only complaint, while I fully recognize at 40-something I'm not the target audience, I do wish there was some music more to my taste.
  7. jstadragon
    Nov 14, 2010
    8
    PRESENTATION GRAPHICS/STYLE: It is not a graphically intense game but it has got awesome visual style and effects. Dance Central gives the vibes of urban hip-hop and pop culture settings and styles. You will be dancing in the streets, clubs, or even on stage. Each avatar dancer has their own personality, and by default, each song is tied to a specific dancer. It is a very pretty and streamlined interface that gets the job done. STORY: There is really no story to follow in this game. Those avatars are just very eager to get on the dance floor and bust some moves. It would have been great to add story modes to each avatar. SOUND: There is a good variety of songs from all the danceable genres (Hip-Hop, Pop, Electronica, and others) and a pretty high chance you have heard some of them like Just Dance, Drop It Like Its Hot, or SatisfactionÂ. We are missing a song store here though! GAME MECHANICS GAMEPLAY: You basically copy the moves of the avatar performing on-screen and it is accompanied by flashcards that help you remember and trigger the specific moves. The flashcards are brilliantly named by relating to the actual movements, and some are uniquely named for particular songs such as Pon De River for Rihannas Pon De ReplayÂ. Your performance is judged on how well you match the position of your movement and mistakes will be highlighted in red on the avatar. CONTROL: No pads required! Kinect does an excellent job in recognizing your positions. You do not have to perform a move perfectly to get a flawless but you cannot flail your arms and feet around either. Navigating through the menus is a breeze with the Kinect hand motions. DIFFICULTY: Easy mode is a breeze if you have got some rhythm, and you can most likely skip the break it down mode, but medium and hard modes requires some serious attention to get it right. Each songs difficulty builds upon each lower difficulty. You will see some of the same moves but with more intricate elements. There is also a slow down function in the break it down mode if you need it. LASTING APPEAL REPLAY VALUE: How much you will actually want to replay this game will depend on your ambition to learn the moves, how much you like the songs, and if you have got friends to play with. Other than that, there is a workout mode that counts your calories. MULTIPLAYER: Dance battle anyone? This game turns any gathering into an instant party. Dance battle has 2 players switch off one after the other, which works but it is quite short for each individual player. Too bad the game does not allow 2 players dancing simultaneously (you can, but only one of you will be scored). UNLOCKABLES/DLC: There is a very limited amount of extra content packaged with the game. Some secondary costumes and stages are available after multiple plays. There are a few downloadable songs on Xbox Live, but the most obvious features missing here are a dedicated song store and a community to share videos. CONCLUSION Kinect is a great asset to this generation, and it has breathed new life into dancing games, especially for Dance Central. It is a great exercise, fun with friends, very challenging, and easily one of the most realistic dancing games you will find on the market today. The choreography is what makes this game shine above others, and it is all neatly presented to players in its easy to follow gameplay. PROS: Easy to pick-up, great music selection, excellent range of difficulties, and great for parties. CONS: No dedicated song store, limited amount of unlockables. Score: 7.6/10 (Average) http://www.roundinfinity.com/2010/11/13/dance-central-review/… Expand
  8. Saeferth
    Nov 25, 2010
    9
    Definately the best Kinect launch title, with a nice set of songs, a polished look, compelling graphics and solid skeletal tracking. Fun for all ages and can teach a guy with two left feet some dance moves.
  9. deluge01
    Nov 29, 2010
    8
    Good stuff: Surprisingly fun. surprisingly good workout stuff i wish it had: wish it had more than 33 songs. also wish it had on-line multiplayer and an editor so you could make up your own routines with your own music. Details: Got it kuz it was a freebie at old navy for black friday thinking "well, it may be worth the achievements" but it's way, way better (and more fun) than i'd thought. you can do 4 player locally (2 teams, 1 player at a time) if you do a dance battle. way fun, great for parties with good friends. surprisingly tiring too. if you're lazy don't pick this one up :)… Expand
  10. L0stR3negade
    Jan 23, 2011
    9
    Shows how great the kinect gets... Good songs and great calabration and tons of fun with great graphics.. hope to see more like this for the kinect...
  11. Killer_Kast_One
    May 21, 2011
    9
    Pros: Re-playability is the biggest pro this game has to offer. Over 40 Songs at 3 difficulties a piece. The song choices are fun to play and diverse. Character changing, although not affecting the game itself in any way make you feel slightly more attached to it. Dance Central is for dance rookies to excellent dancers making it for just about everyone..Another thing I though was fun was the freestyle segment which records the dancer and plays it in fast motion for about a 5 second clip. Cons: The game has something called Workout mode, which is a bit difficult to find but fun to use. It tracks the calorie burning throughout your gameplay. An issue I find with most kinect games is the inability to choose where you wish to store photos and videos taken by the kinect itself, Dance Central seems to only store one 5 second clip at a time and overwrites the previous one...which takes away from the fun it could be to watch different clips. Overall" The game is fun and I could definitely recommend it to other gamers. Easy chevos too!… Expand
  12. Grantus921
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    I wish this game was never created, because of how much fun it is for all of my friends and family which then forces me to partake in a dance off with videos and photos. This is the best game out there on Kinect.
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82 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 63
  3. Negative: 0 out of 63
  1. Gamer.no
    Jan 11, 2011
    70
    Dance Central is a lot of fun, and it'll make you appreciate dancing more, but the lack of worthwhile multiplayer is very disappointing.
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  2. Video Game Talk
    Jan 5, 2011
    80
    If you have a Kinect and are looking for a fantastic party game, don't hesitate to pick up Dance Central and start shaking your booty!
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Jan 5, 2011
    90
    In the end, Dance Central is definitely the best dance game on the Kinect and really showcases the Kinect quite well.
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