DDR X entry with a renewed visual presentation and eclectic music selection favouring contemporary trends. The interface is refreshed and new modes enrich the experience. One of the most accessible and modern DDR entries on PS2.
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Category
Rhythm4 players3+
Description
A 2008 ten-year-anniversary release based on the DDR X arcade game. Konami packs in more than a hundred tracks, a refined "Groove Radar" rating system and online score tracking across the EU and US releases.
Dance Dance Revolution X review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
A founding phenomenon of the rhythm game, the Konami selection piles up frantic eurobeat and dance tracks cut for the dance pad. Each title pushes your feet to follow the beat without respite, rewarding precision with a rush of adrenaline. This supercharged, irresistible energy got the whole world dancing.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
A dazzling visual overhaul and rethought ergonomics breathe new life into the dance mat. Hitting the arrows to the millimetre across a varied music selection delivers instant satisfaction, from beginner to virtuoso. More readable, more welcoming and as physical as ever, a rhythm game that invites everyone to get up and sweat in time.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Planting your foot on the arrow right on the beat triggers an immediate physical satisfaction that calls for the next track. Cranking up the difficulty, aiming for a better rank and unlocking songs sustain a progression the body feels in every session. The dance mat remains essential and some playlists have aged, but this dialogue between rhythm and movement keeps an undiminished power to draw you in.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
New difficulty tiers push the limits of what feet can keep up with even further, making every track a long-term challenge. Improving, unlocking songs and aiming for the full combo restarts the session without pause. That absence of any real ceiling, the signature of the dance game, guarantees a longevity measured in months of practice.
Technical info
💾1,2 GB📅10/12/2008
Published by Konami
Dance Dance Revolution X (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Dance Dance Revolution X still worth playing in 2026?
An entry in Konami's dance mat series on PS2, Dance Dance Revolution X carries the cult principle of arrows to follow with your feet to the music's tempo. This tenth anniversary entry modernises the interface, adds an extended four panel mode and a wide selection of tracks. The energy, the sporty side and the coordination challenge make it an addictive rhythm game, ideal for several players. The need for a dedicated mat and a period production limit access today. A good game for fans of footwork rhythm, physical release and precision challenge.
