August 13, 2013
Arcade, Platformers, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
Geometers Dash is a combination of a platform arcade game with a rhythmic game, in which the player controls a colorful square and travels through more and more complicated levels. The title also offers the possibility to build your own boards.
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October 5, 2020
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Friday Night Funkin' is a free music game in which the player's task is to press the keys on the keyboard in the right moment to the rhythm of the songs. The game offers an extensive, as for this genre, story campaign and a free mode.
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January 25, 2023
Action, Music, Action Adventure, Rhythm, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Hi-Fi RUSH is a TPP rhythm action game, in which we face off against mechanical foes to the rhythm of music. The game tells the story of Chai, a "defective" aspiring rockstar, traversing a futuristic city with his allies and battling against an evil corporation.
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May 15, 2020
Party, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
The first installment of the popular series of music-rhythmic games under the sign Hatsune Miku: Project Diva, which hit the Nintendo Switch console. The title offers over a hundred songs, several hundred costumes for virtual vocalists, and a completely new multiplayer mode, prepared especially for the Nintendo platform.
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September 15, 2022
Action, Boomer Shooter, FPP, FPS, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Metal: Hellsinger is a first-person shooter in hell, in which the key to efficient killing of encountered hordes of demons is to shoot to the rhythm of metal sounds, in which we will hear the frontmen of legendary groups.
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June 15, 2018
Arcade, 2D, Auto-runner, Music, Platformers, Rhythm, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Affordable and colourful production combining classical music-rhythmic game with two-dimensional platformer. The authors of Muse Dash from the PeroPeroGames studio have prepared a total of dozens of songs representing different genres of music.
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November 20, 2018
Arcade, FPP, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Music, PlayStation VR, Rhythm, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
An unusual rhythm game which is a mix of Guitar Hero, Fruit Ninja, and Star Wars – the player cuts colorful cubes with two lightsabers to the rhythm of electronic music.
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January 21, 2016
Arcade, Auto-runner, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
An unusual, rare combination of an autorunner with a narrative rhythmical game, developed by Digixart Entertainment studio led by Yoan Fanise, former Ubisoft employee and the creator of Valiant Hearts. The story of Lost in Harmony: Kaito’s Adventure is set in an unknown futuristic world, across which the protagonist – young boy named Kaito – rides on his skateboard, carrying his friend, Aya, on his back. Each chapter represents one of the hero's phobias, such as fear of water, heights, or crowds. Kaito’s skateboard moves automatically, and the player has to avoid various obstacles by turning right, left, or jumping in right moments. However, all of this is directly connected to the background music, which not only affects the gameplay, but is also used for storytelling and expressing character’s emotions.
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September 3, 2013
Party, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
KickBeat is an innovative title with elements of fighting and music game. We play as a martial arts student who attacks his opponents in a spectacular way to the rhythm of songs played in the background.
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August 13, 2020
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Music, Post-apocalypse, Rhythm, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Zombie.
A 2D rhythm game, in which you play as metal fans traveling through a world infested with zombies and other monsters. You fight them by playing various songs, which power the guns in your vehicle.
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March 4, 2021
RPG, 2D, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Surrealism.
The first part of the series of musical RPG's, in which we enter a wacky fantasy world and assist the protagonist in surviving various rhythm battles with its inhabitants. Everhood was created by two independent authors - Chris Nordgren and Jordi Roca.
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November 16, 2021
Arcade, 2.5D, Auto-runner, Platformers, Rhythm, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An auto runner with explicit rhythm game elements. In Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story we take on the role of Ziggs, who traverses Piltover, jumping and bombing enemies to the beat of the music.
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August 1, 2019
Action, 2.5D, Beat 'em Up, Crowdfunding, Humorous, Indie Games, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Animals.
A colourful combination of rhythmic production and classic beat 'em up. Players take on the role of a brave hamster named Pimm, fighting against a gang who kidnapped his grandfather and took control of the previously peaceful and friendly city of Hamsterdam.
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January 2, 2013
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, Platformers, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
Produced by Chrysaor development studio, it plays a rhythmic game with elements of a 2D platformer. The player plays the role of a director, and his task is to direct the beginner actors and create a film in which all lovers of Bollywood's cinematography fall in love. The game is maintained in a humorous, cartoon visual convention.
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November 2, 2018
Arcade, 2D, Hotseat, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! is the first game in this popular Japanese series to be released for PlayStation 4; it is a typical rhythm game, which is especially user friendly towards newcomers in the genre, as it requires the player to use only two buttons. The game offers over 70 tracks, and one can play it with a friend in the split-screen mode.
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December 9, 2025
Arcade, 2.5D, Crowdfunding, Adventure Elements, Episodic, Indie Games, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A story-driven rhythm game developed by independent studio D-CELL GAMES. Take on the role of a young singer and help her master track after track of music in the Japanese animation style UNBEATABLE.
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December 5, 2023
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Rhythm, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival.
A Highland Song is a rhythm adventure platformer with survival elements. The player must reach a lighthouse within three days, making their way through the Scottish hilltops full of secrets and history.
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December 9, 2025
Arcade, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Minigames, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A compilation of 20 rhythm mini-games, made by an indie developer Tempo Lab Games. The gameplay in Bits & Bops is mostly about pressing the button in perfect moments, relying on the rhythm. We can listen to original songs and witness hand-drawn 2D animations.
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May 14, 2024
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Looter Shooter, Roguelike, Rhythm, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An FPP shooter in which we eliminate enemies to the rhythm of techno music. Robobeat has us playing as the bounty hunter Ace, trying to catch and defeat the eccentric robot Frazzer in its residence. The combat is spectacular, involving fast moves, wall runs or double jumps.
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September 13, 2018
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A unique rhythm game that takes the players on a journey through worlds inspired by the classic 8-bit hits of the 80s and 90s, the production includes over 50 original music tracks that have been prepared by popular artists known from the chiptune scene.
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February 4, 2015
Fighting, Full Motion Video, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
An exceptional action game that combines elements of classic fighting and rhythm games. As the title suggests, this is an enhanced version of the game originally released in 2012. Both installments have been developed by the Italian studio Brucefilm that has previously worked on music videos and commercials. Stay Dead Evolution stands out from other fighting games mainly because of the fact that the sequences one gets to see on their screen have been shot with real actors. These sequences can be joined and played as fights, in which the character controlled by the player fights five opponents and can deliver over a hundred strikes and different attacks. Gameplay comes down to pressing the right buttons at the precise time. It is crucial for a player to maintain the rhythm and perfect timing. The Evolution edition features multiple changes and improvements in terms of gameplay mechanics, controls, leeway, and improved difficulty balance.
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March 24, 2016
Party, Adventure Elements, Music, PlayStation VR, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
The seventh installment in the arcade music game series by SEGA. To play the game you need a good sense of rhythm and quick fingers to push the buttons appearing on screen. As usual, the main characters are the virtual vocalists, Miku Hatsune being the most prominent. Their digital voices are generated by professional music software, which has been used by fans to create thousands of songs from many genres; several dozens of them make an appearance in the game. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X is the first title in the series featuring a story campaign, in which you help Miku and other characters discover the digital idol world. As the game progresses, you unlock new cutscenes and events, similar to the previous installments. The production features several hundreds of outfits and accessories for the characters, and completing an outfit matching a song gets you a bonus. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X utilizes the same graphic engine as the other games in the franchise, although its visuals are better.
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July 9, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Adventure Elements, RPG Elements, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A rhythm-oriented music game for PS Vita developed by Bandai Namco. Similarly to the previous installments of the series, the gameplay is focused around an uncomplicated premise – we have to beat out a rhythm on taiko drums, using a few buttons that correspond with the symbols appearing on the screen. The difficulty level, chosen before starting the game, determines the frequency of their appearance and the type of additional challenges. In relation to the previous installments, Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version has a story campaign in which the player, assuming the role of Don-san, has to defeat Revolution, the ancient dragon. The story is told in the form of cut-scenes, during which the main hero and his companion – Maple – acquire new equipment and useful items. The game is characteristic for its ample library of over 80 licensed Japanese songs and music tracks.
March 24, 2014
Party, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A music game in which to the rhythm of music press the buttons indicated on the screen. All songs included in the game were created by professional and amateur artists, using software that allows you to use the voice of virtual vocalists (vocaloid).
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March 20, 2014
Party, Humorous, Music, Ninja, Cooking, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
Senran Kagura: Bon Appetit is a digital spin-off distribution-only series of Senran Kagura action titles. In the production of the protagonist of the cycle they participate in a great culinary competition. The cooking process is presented in the form of a rhythmic music game, and the player's task is to create the best and most exquisite dishes.
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April 23, 2015
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Action RPG, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Top-down.
The work of a one-man Canadian studio Brace Yourself Games in the form of a unique independent production that combines features of seemingly contrasting elements of a roguelike RPG and a dancing game. Crypt of the NecroDancer lets us play as a girl named Cadence, who sets on a journey to find her missing father. It leads her to the mysterious crypt ruled by an evil demon known as NecroDancer. It casts an unusual curse on the protagonist, making her heart always beat in rhythm of a music. As far as its mechanics go, NecroDancer is and old school action RPG. We explore procedurally generated dungeons and fight various monsters using weapons and magic. What makes the game unique is the fact that enemies move to the rhythm of music, and Cadence must adjust to their dance to defeat them. Each enemy she encounters has his unique style, and discovering the correct combination of moves is the key to success.
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November 21, 2013
Arcade, 2D, Hotseat, Co-op, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A new installment of Japan's popular series of music games, in which players hit the rhythm of music on virtual taiko drums. The title is the first representative of the series on the Wii U console and has an extensive library of more than 70 licensed works from anime, games, series and popular films in the Land of the Cherry Blossom.
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August 29, 2017
Arcade, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
An extended edition of The Metronomicon - a PC game, which came out in 2016. This new version was enriched with an expansion pack Slay the Dance Floor and released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Importantly, owners of the PC edition received the DLC for free. The game is a mixture of an RPG and a rhythm game, such as e.g. Guitar Hero. The player is given an opportunity to assume control of a team comprised of different characters fighting to the rhythm of music. While fighting, the player can switch between the characters, using their unique abilities for attacking, healing and defense. Between skirmishes, the player develops their characters, recruits new ones and gradually equips them with better weapons and armor. The game can be experienced solo or in cooperation, in the following modes: Story, Arena, Freeplay and Daily Challenges.
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January 18, 2018
Puzzle, Music, Rhythm, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the game from 2012, which combines the gameplay model typical of rhythm games with an elaborate science fiction story. The game was developed by Rayark Games, a company known for many similar titles.
March 20, 2018
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Music, Platformers, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A dynamic platform game, in which your task is to escape an underground realm. Octahedron differs from most other games of the genre by requiring a good sense of rhythm on behalf of the player. The game features 2D visuals in neon colors.
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October 30, 2018
Arcade, Music, Rhythm, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Visual Novel.
A rhythmic-musical game that allows us to play the drummer of a school heavymetal band fighting alien invaders. The title turns the Nintendo Switch console controllers into drumsticks and allows us to play on our own to the songs prepared by the creators.
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September 19, 2019
Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Norse Mythology, Action Adventure, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
An adventure game with puzzle games and rhythm games elements. In Atone: Heart of the Elder Tree, we play Estra, who travels through Midgard, looking for a way to save the land and trying to discover the truth about her family.
September 19, 2025, Early Access
Strategy, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Music, Roguelike, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A rhythm game and the spiritual successor to the iconic Patapon series. It was co-created by Ratata Arts and TVT, some of its developers including Hiroyuki Kotani (the creator of Patapon) and the composer Kenmei Adachi.
October 31, 2023
Arcade, Humorous, Internet, Multiplayer, Music, Rhythm, Online.
Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a light-hearted rhythm battle royale. Playing as a pigeon, players compete against each other in various mini-games, competing for the title of the Headbanger Master.
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April 4, 2024
Action, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Roguelike, Rhythm, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A roguelike action game with an isometric camera, hack'n'slash elements and a heavy focus on rhythm. Beat Slayers offers comic graphics and has the player control Mia, a smart tinkerer fighting waves of enemy robots in a dystopian version of Berlin from the 1990s.
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September 23, 2022
Party, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A rhythm game in which we play on virtual taiko drums by hitting the correct buttons at the right moments. Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival can be played solo or by up to four people.
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December 10, 2019
Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A classic music-rhythm game in which we will hear 25 songs of EDM composed by Tim Bergling, a well-known Swedish DJ, who until his premature death performed under the pseudonym Avicii. The game offers fun for a single player, as well as a multiplayer mode on a split screen.
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November 13, 2020
Arcade, Crossover, Disney, Epic Store Exclusive, Fantasy, Cartoons, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer.
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a game that combines the characteristics of action games and rhythm games. The game uses characters, world and music known from the Kingdom Hearts series and was developed by Square Enix.
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September 15, 2020
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Norse Mythology, Roguelike, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Shooters.
FPS with elements of rhythm game and roguelike. BPM: Bullets Per Minute is played to the rhythm of a dynamic, rock soundtrack, and during the game we play a Valkyrie who defend Asgard from the Helheim invaders.
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September 16, 2007
Arcade, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Music, Rhythm, Online, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A free music game in which we have to play the rhythm of the songs performed in the background. Osu! is very popular on the e-sport scene and the creator of the game while working on the game was inspired by the classic games released on Nintendo DS.
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January 12, 2012
Arcade, Music, Rhythm, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Cytus is an unusual game, which combines the gameplay model typical of rhythm games with a story straight from a science fiction book or comic book. It was developed by Rayark Games.
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December 21, 2017
Simulation, Adventure Elements, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, Visual Novel.
Another installment in The Idolmaster series (popular especially in Japan). Similar to the previous installments, Stella Stage mingles together elements of manager titles, rhythm games, and visual novels. The player again takes on the role of a beginner music producer and their job is to manage the careers of thirteen teenage idols in a way that will allow them to perform at the legendary Stella Stage concert.
December 12, 1999
Arcade, Music, PSOne Classics, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A unique arcade game considered to be one of the first music-rhythmic productions. The creators of the legendary PaRappa the Rapper series are responsible for the production of the title. Players control the animated rabbit and to the rhythm of music must avoid obstacles standing in its way.
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January 30, 2020
Strategy, 2D, Arcade Elements, Music, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
Refreshed second part of the strategy and music game series. Developers didn't introduce any new features to the game, but improved the graphics, which work in the native 1080p and dynamic 4K on PlayStation 4 Pro.
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October 11, 2016
Arcade, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Music, PlayStation VR, Rhythm, Singleplayer, VR.
A music action game released by an independent studio – Drool. The development team includes individuals who have cooperated with Harmonix Music Systems. The players are tasked with defeating CRAKHED – a large, crazy head from the future that is threatening the world. The action is presented from a third-person perspective, with the main character being a space beetle. The gameplay consists of pressing the buttons to the rhythm, and jumping to parallel tracks, which allows us to acquire different bonuses, and avoid traps. The results of our actions can be tracked using a point counter present in the game, while the succeeding levels are characterized with increasing difficulty level. In Thumper’s psychedelic visuals, the major role is played by chromed surfaces, while one of the mainstays of the game, the soundtrack includes fast-paced and dynamic electronic music. The title makes use of virtual reality goggles, but they are not mandatory to play.
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April 4, 2017
Party, Music, Remaster/remake, Rhythm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
PaRappa the Rapper Remastered is a remaster of the music game released on PlayStation in 1996 and on PSP ten years later. We play as the titular rapping dog who tries his best to win the heart of his crush, Sunny Funny. PaRappa is aided by his two friends, cat enthusiast Katy Kat and the chubby bear PJ Berri, in his musical stunts. Gameplay did not change at all and remains the same as in the original game: PaRappa has to do many things to impress Sunny Funny. All of that happens to the beat of music and requires the players to have a sense of rhythm and good knowledge of the game's controls. The biggest improvement introduced by the remaster are the game's visuals, which are now in much higher resolution. The game also allows us to use the DualShock 4 controller as a metronome.
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Arcade, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
A narrative musical game with arcade elements. Developed by Danish Cape Copenhagen, The Gentleman is set during the Great Depression (1928–1933) and tells a story about a great love of the titular gentleman, a street performer named Fred, and a young girl Lisa. The feeling they share is not approved by her father – wealthy entrepreneur Johnathan Joseph Price the Third. The powerful magnate has devoted his life to accumulating a fortune. The only thing he is missing is a coat of arms which would be his pass to establishing close relations with the Royal family. To boost his chances of joining the Royalty, the businessman decides to have his daughter marry count Grossenstein of Teuffelstein. When the titular Gentleman learns about the count’s evil intentions, he starts a race against the clock in order to stop the wedding. Gameplay of The Gentleman is based on Quick Time Events (QTE). The player needs to press the right buttons, which makes the hero move to the rhythm of jazz music.
August 27, 2009
Simulation, Adventure Elements, Arcade Elements, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel.
A dating simulator in which players take on the role of a hero tired of everyday work. He visits a Japanese hostess bar every night and tries to win the heart of one of the women working there. During the game players try to find out more about their choice and make an appointment with her for the next dating. In addition to adventure elements, the title also includes arcade mini-games.
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October 25, 2011
Party, For Children, Hotseat, Kinect, Multiplayer, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Dancing.
The second part of the children's Just Dance series sub-cycle. Little players can show a sense of rhythm and dance skills by performing choreographies of up to 40 popular popular pieces of popular music. The game is based on the use of motion controllers and allows you to play in single or multiplayer mode.
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October 24, 2005
Party, Mario, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix is another part of the extremely popular music game series launched in 1998. This product comes with a special controller in the form of a dance mat, which allows you to press the appropriate directional combinations with your feet to the rhythm of specific melodies.
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