Still a good workout, but the songs are Meh

Still fun to play, pretty good workout.
Announcer is 400 million times better than DDR Universe (the bratty girl, "Well, I can't play FOR you!!") -- just a happy AA guy, whose taunts are said with very little malice.
Still not thrilled with loading times, and (though true of all my DDR iterations except PS2's Konamix version) it STILL doesn't accumulate calories! Only counts them PER SONG -- that is so stupid! I want to know how many IN TOTAL, and don't make me keep track on a piece of paper next to the TV....grr.
The songs are pretty disappointing -- WAAAAAAY too many slow songs -- what were they thinking? And the dance patterns for the "funk" selections are just odd and not even fun.
However, the Quest Mode is pretty fun, and I like the outfit options.

For adults, this is the Best workout

I'm 33. Bought this game to get some exercise. Lots of fun. Broke out in a sweat. Doesn't feel like working out at all, since it's actually a video game. I'd get it for the kids, too.

Nice workout indeed!

After reading a story that one girl lost 95 pounds by playing this game, I was a bit skeptical, but I believe it now. I think it beats the treadmill workouts. After 30 minutes on Power Mode(6 minute fast tempo tracks,) I literally drench in sweat. It really is a good cardio workout. I dont think I ever sweat like this during treadmill workout, but then again, nobody really does any aerobic movements while running on a straight conveyor belt.

While this shouldnt replace your gym workouts, it is certainly a good alternative once or twice a week. Think of it as drinking orange juice as opose to eating an actual orange: While orange juice will give you Vitamin C, it shouldnt fully replace your fruit intake.

Some tips for beginners: Do not place the mat on the carpet as it will gradually move underneath you and will cause you to step on wrong controls after a while. The bottom of the mat is slightly-rubberized and made to stand on non-carpet sufaces. Also, if you are new, go straight  more

Great Game, Great Workout!

I bought the XBOX 360 and this game for the sole purpose of using it as a workout routine. As a 35-year old woman, it's probably the best investment in my health that I've made yet (and far better than the money I threw at gym memberships). I get a great workout everyday in the comfort of my living room and have a blast doing it! Graphics are great. Song choices are great (I find myself singing them during the day). Workout mode lets you track steps and calories burned. I've been dropping weight/sizes since I started this new routine. I LOVE this game!

A fun way to get exercise!

I am new to this kind of game, so I am still getting used to it. But this sure is an addictive way to get exercise. The only problem I've had has been with the mat which tends to slip and bunch up a great deal on our thick carpet. After experimenting with a slip-proof pad for a throw rug and two-sided carpet tape (not much help) I hit on the idea of putting a chairmat (like those used under a rolling office chair) under the mat. I purchased an "ulta durable" one with "AnchorBar technology" from Staples (not the bargain-price kind that can be rolled up) and this has made a tremendous difference. No more slipping!

Game Delivers

I am new to DDR world. I think I played it in the arcade many years ago. I am terrilbly out of shape after three kids in 2 1/2 years, and have had a blast trying to get back in to shape with this game. The music is fun--a good mix of familiar and new. The game really goes at your pace. Jumping ahead I can see that I have some serious work to do before getting through the game--but I am in no hurry to beat it all in a day or anything. I really wanted this thing to last as an alternative fun exercise, and it is doing just that. After the reviews I read, I had worries about the pad. I really have had no trouble with the pad that came with the game. I am on carpet though. After a few dances it needs to be readjusted some--so you are sure to hit the right spots--but no big deal. It is all that I wanted and expected.

Oh yeah, this is awesome!!

My husband got this for me a couple of days ago to go with HIS new x-box. It took a little while to figure out the menus (probably not for a ten year old, but I didn't have one of those around) but now we are both having a blast! That is one heck of a good workout! I can skip going to the gym today.

BTW, in response to another review about a defective product, well unfortunately that happens, even at the holidays. But, just because you were unable to get a receipt from the gift giver and were not able to exchange it is no reason to rate a product poorly.

Oh yeah, this is awesome!!

My husband got this for me a couple of days ago to go with HIS new x-box. It took a little while to figure out the menus (probably not for a ten year old, but I didn't have one of those around) but now we are both having a blast! That is one heck of a good workout! I can skip going to the gym today.

BTW, in response to another review about a defective product, well unfortunately that happens, even at the holidays. But, just because you were unable to get a receipt from the gift giver and were not able to exchange it is no reason to rate a product poorly.

DDRU2 Review

Came in perfect condition and had everything in it. Awesome fun and a great source of exercise. Not really different than any other DDR game except perhaps better graphics.