Dance Central 2

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  • Summary: Dance Central 2 is the sequel to the popular Dance Central game.
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  • Developer: Harmonix Music Systems
  • Genre(s): Action, Miscellaneous, Rhythm, Dancing, Dancing
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  • Rating: T
  • Special Controllers: Kinect Compatible
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E3 2011: Dance Central 2 - Official Trailer

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Eurogamer Sweden
    Nov 1, 2011
    100
    The best game for Kinect just got better. Dance Central 2 improves on practically every feature in the original, and adds a much-needed two player mode, a must for everyone who likes to have fun.
  2. XboxAddict
    Nov 22, 2011
    92
    The first game set the standard for the dancing genre on Kinect; the sequel raises that bar by adding a solid multiplayer that you don't have to fuss with and a tutorial mode that should be able to teach dancers of any skill many dance moves to use in real life should the opportunity arise.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 26, 2011
    90
    A clear improvement on its already-excellent predecessor and is now absolutely the dance game that Kinect deserves. Those who can't stomach the more narrow selection of musical genres will be upset, but this is still the slickest, sexiest dance game around.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 27, 2011
    87
    More moves, more songs, more things to do. In one word: better. That's the way we like it!
  5. Cheat Code Central
    Oct 26, 2011
    84
    There are plenty of songs to dance to in the exhibition mode, and newbies will appreciate the exhaustive training mode.
  6. VideoGamer
    Oct 14, 2011
    80
    The best dance game out there. In terms of visuals, features and competency of controls, there's nothing better. It slightly bothers me, though, that I had more fun with Just Dance 3.
  7. Eurogamer Spain
    Nov 11, 2011
    80
    While Just Dance is fundamentally a social game, Dance Central 2 is a proper dancing game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. mallraider75
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    With a new Break it Down mode, 2 players dancing together, Crew Challenges and new songs, DC2 has made a major upgrade since DC1. I love thisWith a new Break it Down mode, 2 players dancing together, Crew Challenges and new songs, DC2 has made a major upgrade since DC1. I love this game, and I recommend this to anyone who loves to dance, no matter your age. DC2 is by far, the best rhythm game of the year.… Expand
  2. jalenr345
    Jan 12, 2013
    10
    Its amazing. Good songs and they even have workout type things on it. Its fun and if you like to just dance and have fun then this is forIts amazing. Good songs and they even have workout type things on it. Its fun and if you like to just dance and have fun then this is for yooooouuu! Hope you enjoy if you get it i know i did.… Expand
  4. RUSArtemFokin
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Dance Central is my very favourite dancing kinect game i have ever seen in my life. Its more advanced than Just Dance and still awesome. OneDance Central is my very favourite dancing kinect game i have ever seen in my life. Its more advanced than Just Dance and still awesome. One bad thing that the GUI gave me eyestrains. :(… Expand
  5. skinny_mean_man
    Apr 9, 2012
    9
    a great game. if your willing to look kinda stupid and just let loose for a good time you will have a blast. especially if you can get youra great game. if your willing to look kinda stupid and just let loose for a good time you will have a blast. especially if you can get your friends to play with you. it is quite simply the best party game i've ever played on the x-box. also for single player it may lose that sillyness you get with multiplayer but it still is a blast and a great work out.
    i'm a guy who loves RPGs and the occasional fps, yet something about this game is fun as hell. it is one of my most played games and has become my excuse for a work out...even though i'm playing for fun.    … Expand
  6. Reddy71
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Its not really my sort of thing, dance games in general I mean. Just get off the sofa and give it a go and you will discover how much fun itIts not really my sort of thing, dance games in general I mean. Just get off the sofa and give it a go and you will discover how much fun it can be. This game keeps everything that was good from the original and improves upon it. Side-by-side dancing with a friend is really good. If you don't like dancing games then don't play them, if you're unsure then this is the place to start. A firm family favourite.… Expand
  7. Keoki
    Nov 8, 2012
    9
    This is the best Dance Game ever done. The characters and venues are so good as well as the tracklist. The only bad points I see in this gameThis is the best Dance Game ever done. The characters and venues are so good as well as the tracklist. The only bad points I see in this game is that there's more R&B - Hip Hop music than other genres and the missing of an intro movie like the one on the first game.… Expand
  8. sporeboy100
    Feb 27, 2013
    0
    this is litterally a game that is Dance Central 1's DLC unreleased for DC1 and put onto another disk to charge full price for, the CoD of thethis is litterally a game that is Dance Central 1's DLC unreleased for DC1 and put onto another disk to charge full price for, the CoD of the KINECT games… Expand

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