Does a dark interface turn you away from a DDR Mix?

[LilRabbitToy]

Hi there, once again a new topic is created out of curiosity.

Hi, I was wondering does anyone share the same feeling that I feel when I play a DDR Mix with a dark interface. It was back in the oldie days when me and my friend use to play DDR MAX2 a lot, and he told me that since DDR MAX2 was so dark in terms of how the interface looked, that it made the game less appealing to play and that it gets depressing overtime.

I actually agreed with him because even though DDR MAX2 had a very superb track list and features, the lack of bright colors made it less attractive compare to something like DDR MAX. So when something like DDR EXTREME JP came out with a yellow-green interface, the vibrant colors and wonderful song list made the game worth every penny that you paid for.

If I compare DDR Party Collection with DDR EXTREME US / FESTIVAL, I'd rather play Party Collection because it has a pinkish interface, which stands out, whereas the other game is all dark and stuff.

Yeah it's kind of weird, but in my opinion, the dark interfaces are a huge blow to the overall experience of the game because it doesn't attract anyone to come play. If I was a random passerbver, I'd rather see bright colors on a screen, than dark colors. I'm not prejudice against dark colors, but it's a different experience playing a DDR from a bright interface to dark one. Does anyone agree that the change from 3rd Mix to 4th Mix, or from MAX to MAX2 was a different experience for you people who played in the arcades?

If we talk about DDR SuperNova, yeah that mix has a really good song list and stuff, but it feels weird changing songs through the song wheel. That's why DDR SuperNova 2 has my favorite interface so far because everything is vibrant and graphically it looks smoother.

Bleh, that's about it, once again please give your opinions on what you think!

[Valex]

No, a dark interface does not turn me way for a DDR mix

It shouldn't

[revenGmyass]

No, but an ugly interface does. ex: DDR Extreme US. I was so close to returning the game when I first saw the interface.
*cough*back on topic : No, infact I believe the darker the better

[LilRabbitToy]

Originally Posted by revenGmyass

No, but an ugly interface does. ex: DDR Extreme US. I was so close to returning the game when I first saw the interface.
*cough*back on topic : No, infact I believe the darker the better

*Off Topic*

LOL

The topic should have been "Does a brighter interface turn you away from a DDR Mix?"

Edit: Surprisingly though, GameSpot gave DDR EXTREME US the best rating out of all the other PS2 iterations of US DDR's.

Edit #2: GameSpot Scores of PS2 Releases of US DDR.

7.0 for MAX, and SuperNova
7.2 for MAX2 and EXTREME 2
7.9 for EXTREME
5.5 for SuperNova 2

Wow I think GameSpot reviewers were really stoned when they gave DDR SuperNova 2 such a low score. I mean, the game is exactly like SuperNova so shouldn't it be like a 6.9 for lack of originality? Nope, I bet people were like wtf!?

*Off Topic*

[revenGmyass]

Originally Posted by LilRabbitToy

LOL

The topic should have been "Does a brighter interface turn you away from a DDR Mix?"

In that case, yea. Well.... depends what kind of brightness. DDR Extreme 2 was kinda bright, yet I love the game (Infact, Im making a Ex2 theme for sm ). Lets just say (IMHO) that the only interface that would turn me away is any bright pink and white interface

[I LOVE MY DAUGHTERS]

I love dark interfaces, but the music around it should go as well. Like....Distorted, and IIDX Red.

[LilRabbitToy]

Originally Posted by cali_surfer_788

I love dark interfaces, but the music around it should go as well. Like....Distorted, and IIDX Red.

Oh hey you got a point there. I think SuperNova had a futuristic / space theme to it being all space-stuff and all. There was Star Gate Heaven, Red Zone to go along with the darkness, kinda deep songs like AA and No.13, and Moon is something to do with outside space as well.

I think the Beatmania crossovers went really well with SuperNova, too bad we didn't see much of those crossovers in the US SN2 =(.

Originally Posted by Monster in a box

The only interface that's ever turned me away was SuperNova. It's not so much the darkness of it, I loved MAX2's interface. There was just something very depressing about it, and I don't mean the songlist, though that certainly didn't help.

SN2 remedied this, but had an equally bad song list.

Edit: That's how I feel too! SuperNova has a greater song list compare to that of SuperNova 2, but the darkness just turned me away! SuperNova had an uplifting interface, but a poor track list =(

[ColorOfSakura]

Originally Posted by LilRabbitToy

Edit: Surprisingly though, GameSpot gave DDR EXTREME US the best rating out of all the other PS2 iterations of US DDR's.

This just proves that GameSpot has no idea what the fuck they're talking about.

[Monster in a box]

The only interface that's ever turned me away was SuperNova. It's not so much the darkness of it, I loved MAX2's interface. There was just something very depressing about it, and I don't mean the songlist, though that certainly didn't help.

SN2 remedied this, but had an equally bad song list.

[Arctic Wolves]

Originally Posted by Monster in a box

The only interface that's ever turned me away was SuperNova. It's not so much the darkness of it, I loved MAX2's interface. There was just something very depressing about it, and I don't mean the songlist, though that certainly didn't help.

Was it the scroll noise? Since the scroll noise single-handedly makes me less than keen to play any song on that interface that I could get from anywhere else.

SuperNOVA2 felt kind of metallic and empty to me, but perhaps that was because the US songlist clashed so horribly with this kind of cold, soulless interface. I need to play it more to get a better idea, though. It is certainly an improvement over SuperNOVA.

I actually like MAX2 the best in terms of noises and overall interface feel. Felt most complete and fitting the songs of MAX2.

[shungokusatsu]

I like MAX2's interface, because it's not too colourful, which I think it can be easier on the eyes. Maybe a extremely bright and white interface would turn me away though.

[[x]Pepe[x]]

I think IIDX DistorteD pretty much proved that Dark themes = WIN!

[LilRabbitToy]

Originally Posted by 10¼ Inches Long

I think IIDX DistorteD pretty much proved that Dark themes = WIN!

This has NOTHING to do with Beatmania. Beatmania is in a whole different ball game, that's why I didn't bother saying "all dark themes suck except for what they have in Beatmania because those dark themes look better," because it would have just counterattack what I have been trying to ask.

[#Infinity]

Aside from some of the XBOX versions (especially DDR Universe), I don't dislike any DDR interfaces (I've even been able to tolerate DDR Extreme US's graphics), but I think Extreme 2 is the prettiest of the bunch.

[LilRabbitToy]

Originally Posted by #Infinity

Aside from some of the XBOX versions (especially DDR Universe), I don't dislike any DDR interfaces (I've even been able to tolerate DDR Extreme US's graphics), but I think Extreme 2 is the prettiest of the bunch.

And sorry to change the subject a little bit, but regarding this...


They gave that same rating to Hottest Party as well. I read the review for SN2, and I must say that somebody really needs to stop whoever is reviewing these games before DDR's popularity slips any further. I honestly can't agree with his comments at at; does the game really need that many new features just to be considered "good"? Since the replay value of the game is generally very high (something an average gamer wouldn't realize until he's actually gotten into the game), the general purpose of the new installements is to present a new set of charts for more song variety, which is what the majority of DDR players care most about, not a bunch of "new features" that are added just for the sake of innovating the game even though they usually don't contribute anything to the game.

Ironically Wikipedia said that DDR Hottest Party was probably the most innovative and well reviewed game of it's genre, yet it also received a low score.

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

The game has recieved generally good reviews. While contrary to belief before the game released, many reviews agree the hand motions freshen the DDR experience and are a positive to the game. "Overall, DDR Hottest Party is the quintessential game in the series. It gives you quite a workout, and the new features are truly new and make it worth a purchase. Don’t miss this one

Is this the reason why DDR has become what it is today? These bad reviews and horrible scores these reviewers give to DDR, is hurting the potential for it grow. Umm here is a hint GameSpot, why would Konami be making the same game every year even with those dumb review scores you give? Maybe because the game is actually still popular and there is still potential revenue for Konami?