DDRMAX: Dance Dance Revolution

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Oct 28, 2002
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  • Summary: DDRMAX will have you working up a sweat to over 65 songs. The 100+ minutes of music include licensed tracks, fresh dance hits, and cool new songs exclusive to the North American release. DDRMAX delivers never-before-seen in-game videos, new gameplay options, blistering 60-frames per secondDDRMAX will have you working up a sweat to over 65 songs. The 100+ minutes of music include licensed tracks, fresh dance hits, and cool new songs exclusive to the North American release. DDRMAX delivers never-before-seen in-game videos, new gameplay options, blistering 60-frames per second frame rates and the largest song library in franchise history. Further enhancing the gameplay experience is the introduction of the FREEZE ARROW option that freezes on-screen arrows and forces you to modify your dance steps thus increasing complexity and adding a twist to the routine. Popular gameplay options that return in DDRMAX are the Edit Mode that enables you to customize your own dance steps, and the special Work Out mode that tracks the number of calories burned with every move.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Cinescape
    100
    It’s a fan’s dream come true.
  2. GamingTrend
    94
    With the massive amount of music, coupled with a evenly paced difficulty scale, DDRMAX is set to keep you entertained for the long haul.
  3. GameSpy
    92
    The best home version of DDR ever made.
  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    85
    The new Freeze steps (where you hold your foot down in one direction for multiple beats) are a great addition to the high-steppin' action. [Dec 2002, p.202]
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  5. Gamer's Pulse
    82
    While it appears to be ridiculous, I found it to be the most entertaining game I have played in a long while.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    80
    For those of you who enjoy this style of game, the magic is back. DDRMAX really delivers.
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  7. Into Liquid Sky
    67
    If you're a DDR fanatic, there are plenty of songs on here with CRAZY difficulty, heck there's a whole mode that'll give you a heart attack trying to keep up with it. But for a novice player, the easier songs and settings are few and far between.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The7thDragon
    Dec 30, 2002
    10
    OMG i jus bought this game and fell in love with it i played for like 8 hours strait because i was hooked. My calves were burning like hell OMG i jus bought this game and fell in love with it i played for like 8 hours strait because i was hooked. My calves were burning like hell im tryin 2 get into shape but omg its addicting. I played the earlyer ones a while ago and now i got this one and i suck agian so its like learning a great game over agian which i dont mind if it this good. 65+songs will keep me occupided for quite some time and the oni mode thingy.… Expand
  2. QuickStep
    Dec 3, 2002
    10
    DDRmax rocks. now i can practice my skills at home so i dont look like an @$$ at the arcade. Graphics arent the best, but who can see em when DDRmax rocks. now i can practice my skills at home so i dont look like an @$$ at the arcade. Graphics arent the best, but who can see em when youre looking at the arrows? Im losin weight and havin fun. if only there were hundreds of songs. im not bored with the ones ive got, i just dont want to ever run out. hopefully by the time ive mastered these, konami will release a new ddr. there should be some PANTERA in there too.… Expand
  4. Lazer
    Mar 2, 2004
    10
    This game is awesome~!
  5. HenryR.
    Jan 17, 2003
    10
    The game is like Ecstasy a drug you wana keep playin and playin wait till the 6th mix and the 7th mix comes out for playstation 2 the charts The game is like Ecstasy a drug you wana keep playin and playin wait till the 6th mix and the 7th mix comes out for playstation 2 the charts will be soo high!!… Expand
  6. DDRFreeze
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    Always pick sandstorm and peace out exiotic ethnic is sweet too.
  7. DuncanS.
    Jul 25, 2003
    10
    This is the greatest game ever made! You get to burn calories, get more coordinated with your feet, and listen to cool music all at once! I This is the greatest game ever made! You get to burn calories, get more coordinated with your feet, and listen to cool music all at once! I bought this game on Febuary 16, 2003, and have loved it since. All my friends have it too. This version is an edited version of the arcade version of DDR: MAX (6th mix). The only down sides this would possibly have, would be that is is a littly pricy (about $150 if u are really into it, and about $64 if your new.) and that its hard to learn when you start. But those dont matter once your showing off your skills in the arcades now wil it?… Expand
  8. Tubie
    Oct 3, 2010
    7
    I was never into dance game in arcades but for god knows what reason I decided to pick this up when it came out and I have to admit it can beI was never into dance game in arcades but for god knows what reason I decided to pick this up when it came out and I have to admit it can be fun. I can somewhat understand the appeal this game might have on some people.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#42 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002