Dance Central 3

Bust a move on Dance Central 3

The third iteration of Microsoft's top selling dance franchise offers something for everyone

by Alvin Chong

04:45 AM Oct 18, 2012

SINGAPORE - Dance fans, fitness fanatics and party-goers can't seem to get enough of it, and after two iterations, the top selling dance franchise for Microsoft Xbox 360 with Kinect has a new instalment: Dance Central 3.

Dance Central 3 has more than 40 new songs and some new modes to enhance the dancing experience for the living-room performer.

While the core gameplay remains the same - you mirror dance moves by the character onscreen - changes in difficulty and new multi-player modes make this a worthwhile addition to the Dance Central series.


For hardcore Dance Central fans, the third instalment comes with a new story mode where all your favourite characters from the previous games get at least a cameo. You get to learn classic dance moves that represent past decades - such as ridiculous dances from different decades -Macarena or the Hustle, anyone?

With pop-superstar Usher choreographing moves on some songs, the kicks are more difficult to achieve. But for those who just want to fire up a game at a party, Dance Central's multi-player mode offers a new level of fun with multiple quick and enjoyable party modes to get the grooves flowing.

New modes, such as Strike A Pose and Make Your Move, provide more gameplay than just straightforward dancing. Songs are shorter and the action is snappier and funnier in party mode, which players start with a high-five, and will encourage your shier friends to bust a move.

Songs outside of Party Mode songs in Dance Central 3 are now full-length songs. While this might pose a problem for the stamina averse, the smooth choreography provides an exhilarating experience that tops the previous two instalments.

The difficulty level has also been ramped up, but don't be afraid: There's also a new beginner level that lets everybody cut a rug.

So if you loved the previous two versions or just need a great party game, Dance Central 3 might be the choice for you. Additionally, with a song library that features new genres such as Bhangra (Panjabi MC) and K Pop (2NE1) hits, Dance Central 3 offers something for everyone.

The game is definitely fun to play in a group so social gamers might appreciate it better, but more than that, Dance Central 3 shows just how good a Kinect game can be. Alvin Chong

Source:  www.todayonline.com 

Read more...