Dance Dance Revolution X2
| Dance Dance Revolution X2 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Konami |
| Publisher(s) | Konami |
| Composer(s) | dj TAKA (Takayuki Ishikawa), TAG (Yasuhiro Taguchi) |
| Series |
Dance Dance Revolution Bemani |
| Platform(s) | Arcade |
| Release date(s) | |
| Genre(s) | Music, exercise |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Cabinet | Custom |
| Arcade system | Bemani PC Type 4 (Windows XP Embedded) |
| Display | High definition LCD display |
Dance Dance Revolution X2 (ダンスダンスレボリューションX2 Dansu Dansu Reboryūshon Ekkusu Tsū?), sometimes abbreviated DDR X2 or simply X2, is a music video game, and a part of the Dance Dance Revolution series. The arcade version of DDR X2 was revealed by Konami on November 20, 2009. A sequel to the Dance Dance Revolution X, X2 began public beta testing on November 25, 2009. The game was released in Japan & Asia on July 7, 2010, United States on December 31, 2010, and Europe on May 13, 2011
The first public location test for Dance Dance Revolution X2 was announced by Konami on November 20, 2009, to be held from the 25th to December 3, 2009 in Akihabara, Tokyo. The location test revealed new features such as a redesigned song selection interface, new adjustable versions of the Sudden and Hidden modifiers, and the ability to adjust these settings and the speed of the arrows in-game using the control buttons on the cabinet. The location test version did not contain an Extra Stage song, but "POSSESSION" was accessible on the build if certain conditions were met.
All characters from previous game return (with the exception of older Afro and Lady) with new costume. A new character named Rinon is added. Also, titular character Rena from the Hottest Party series makes her first arcade appearance here. There are also seven different-colored Rinons that only make appearances as opposing characters in each song in Replicant-D Action folder. Just like in DDR X, characters can be customized using various accessories.
Extra Stage system in this game have been changed. Player must obtain performance grade of AA or AAA from First Stage to Final Stage to obtain Extra Stage. There is no longer songs exclusive on Final Stage that required to access Extra Stage as with previous versions. The special song available in Extra Stage is KIMONO PRINCESS, but only on certain difficulties based on the sum of difficulty ratings and the number of stages on the credit. The list is as follows.
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