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Remy
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0.  Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 4:14 pm Post subject: Ultramix Website Goes Live |
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The webmaster of Konami Hawaii has written in to let us know that the DDR Ultramix website has gone live.
The web site currently contains information about the songlist, screen shots of 4-player mode as well as Xbox-Live play, more specifics on the Xbox Live play, and a Q&A section. More updates are promised for the week of release.
UPDATE: A movie of gameplay modes has also been posted.
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Resident Lune
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| 1. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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::Squints.::
... ... well I'll be damned. Depending on how big your television is, 4-player mode actually could work.
But then there's still the issue of four pads around one TV. 
Anyway, I actually like how this game's looking, appearance-wise. It doesn't copy any of the arcade game looks, and it has a look all its own. It just seems more ... streamlined to me. Smoother.
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DJ GOOD 桜
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| 2. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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Richard
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| 3. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry if any of this has been answered before, but when I read on the site...
| Quote: | | rank your best scores against other players across the country and chat with other Dance Dance Revolution fans. |
It just got me thinking...
How is the voice chat thing suppose to work? I mean, if you're playing using the dance pad, you're obviously not going to be able to play and use the communicator at the same time. There is no way that would work.
I'm guessing a control would have to be plugged in. But if the game supports controller use (I'm pretty all Xbox games must), then the whole Internet Ranking thing would be dominated by idiots (like me) who enjoy playing the game with a controller, also.
Just wondering. ^^ |
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El Mullet
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| 4. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Okay, after viewing the movie...
--I practically shat a brick when I saw how smooth this game looked and ran. I KNOW I can't be the only one.
--The following songs were played: Paranoia Eternal, Castles in the Sky, Graduistic Cyber (The ORIGINAL one from CLUB MIX!), Sexy Planet, Hysteria, and Do That Thang (M*A*S*H Radio Edit).
--The steps to Castles in the Sky on Heavy look to be the hardest steps to an American-exclusive song yet.
--The characters are awesome. Even if there are only two, Afro and Lady hve never looked better. Plus, having different effects on the characters is a nice touch.
--Man, original music, original graphics, original announcer, original MODE SELECTION SOUND EFFECTS?!?!!?!? It keeps on getting better!
--You can battle against up to three computer players, and set their difficulties. Wow...just, wow...
I've never been this excited about a DDR mix in YEARS! Something that actually looks ORIGINAL, as opposed to an MAX-interface spinoff. The song list may make or break this thing, but this excellent interface sure helps.
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Istari Asuka
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| 5. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Battle Mode has two types of battles:
Point Battle
Players will be judged on their individual steps. You start with 16 points and whoever reaches 0 points first, loses the game. The game can end in the middle of a song!
Score Battle
Players will compete against each other to see who can get the highest score. The winner is determined by who can end the round with the best score amongst their opponents.
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Blah, that's lame. Winner is decided by score, not Dance Points. That means that one player could get more greats than the other, and still win.
As far as I can tell, that's just about the only problem with this game. Too bad i don't have an xbox...but my friend does!  |
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FTV
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| 6. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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| El Mullet wrote: | Okay, after viewing the movie...
--I practically shat a brick when I saw how smooth this game looked and ran. I KNOW I can't be the only one. |
I felt exactly the same way!!! I'm really excited now too! Hey, my Live name is FTV. What's yours El Mullet? |
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AlexMax
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| 7. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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| El Mullet wrote: | Okay, after viewing the movie...
--I practically shat a brick when I saw how smooth this game looked and ran. I KNOW I can't be the only one. |
Nope. You're in good company.
| El Mullet wrote: | --The following songs were played: Paranoia Eternal, Castles in the Sky, Graduistic Cyber (The ORIGINAL one from CLUB MIX!), Sexy Planet, Hysteria, and Do That Thang (M*A*S*H Radio Edit).
--The steps to Castles in the Sky on Heavy look to be the hardest steps to an American-exclusive song yet. |
They didn't look terrible, but hopefully this wil squash some of the naysayers.
| El Mullet wrote: | | --The characters are awesome. Even if there are only two, Afro and Lady hve never looked better. Plus, having different effects on the characters is a nice touch. |
Oh yeah...loved this.
| El Mullet wrote: | | --Man, original music, original graphics, original announcer, original MODE SELECTION SOUND EFFECTS?!?!!?!? It keeps on getting better! |
Yeah, I was quite pleased by the results of this as well.
| El Mullet wrote: | | --You can battle against up to three computer players, and set their difficulties. Wow...just, wow... |
Meh...whats the point against going up against CPU's. You might as well be playing by yourself and improving instead of practicing aginst the computer with no personality. Still, I guess the feature is nice for the people who want it.
| El Mullet wrote: | | I've never been this excited about a DDR mix in YEARS! Something that actually looks ORIGINAL, as opposed to an MAX-interface spinoff. The song list may make or break this thing, but this excellent interface sure helps. |
Don't forget about the downloadable songs.
This mix will kick ungodly amounts of booty. Thank you KOA, thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!! |
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cRazY FeeT
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| 8. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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| If I had an Xbox, I would definately be getting this game. |
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Vic Viper
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| 9. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Since the original "Gradiusic Cyber" is confirmed as one of the sercet songs, I wonder what will the Double Heavy steps be like, since it originally didn't have any. It's probably going to be a 10 footer with Freeze arrows, since Double Light is 7, and Double Standard is 9. And I do remember this song also being a 7 on Light.
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Nikashi
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| 11. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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There is no Double Versus mode. It's been said several times by the producer now, so it's out.
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jas
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| 12. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, Do That Thang is an awesome song.
So far, this mix looks like it will make me happy, but the castles in the sky steps look weird o_o.
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| 13. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 10:34 pm Post subject: eh |
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The songlist isn't that impressive, but it's nice. I'll hold out, since with DDRMax2 USA, Extreme JP, and Party Mix JP, I'll have plenty of songs.
If you got an Xbox already, get it. If not, it's no big deal, and the PS2 is still a much better bet for DDR over Xbox. DDR is still PS2 territory.
Xbox + adapters + game is a bit pricey for just one game. Not to mention Xbox live fees.
3 player mode is ok to read. Reading 4 player mode blows. Maybe they'll now make a Cube DDR so all 3 systems can have at least 1 DDR. Character animation & the 4 licensed songs are good. The rest is bland.
One more thing - they use those blasted Stepmania 3.0 and earlier arrows. I hate those ****ers. So hard to read =( I'm so glad they fixed that in CVS. Hopefully you can turn those off. |
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parasyte
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| 14. Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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My sole complaint is this:
| Quote: | | A: If you are in Battle Mode on Xbox LiveĀ or in your home, everyone participating will have the same difficulty for the song chosen. This is unlike Versus in the normal Game Mode where players can choose their own difficulty. |
No 4 people on different difficulties. Sadness, I don't have four friends who can play the same difficulty (except light).
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Janson
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| 15. Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 1:34 am Post subject: |
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I don't have 3 friends, so THERE 
Not to mention my lack of Xbox though... |
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El Mullet
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| 17. Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 4:19 am Post subject: |
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Gamer Tag: Tuxedo Alex
I'll be using the soft pad that comes with the game, since I don't trust bringing anything else into my dorm. Hopefully I won't suck TOO bad on it.
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Mysterio
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| 18. Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 5:20 am Post subject: |
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I have to admit this does look pretty cool, but:
A) I don't have an X-Box
B) I have most of these songs anyway (although who knows what you are going to be able to download...)
Oh well.
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BeForU~Dude2~
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| 19. Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 6:17 am Post subject: Re: eh |
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| BrandonMills wrote: | | DDR is still PS2 territory. |
i couldn't have said it better myself. that's why ill be importing the almighty ddr extreme JP for ps2 soon and i know i wont regret it 
| BrandonMills wrote: | | Reading 4 player mode blows. Maybe they'll now make a Cube DDR so all 3 systems can have at least 1 DDR. |
i bet 4 player mode blows donkey and i kinda cannot see how they could EVEN possibly make a Cube version of DDR, it would be almost impossible unless you use B for left, A for down, X for right, and Y for up. something similar to stepmania on your keyboard but i still cannot imagine it. IMO, i dont think it would hold that many songs(like ddr extreme JP) because of the size of the disc but i really don't know about that.
| BrandonMills wrote: | | Character animation & the 4 licensed songs are good. The rest is bland. |
ive never liked the dancing characters even back in my 3rd mix days when i started playing. but i DO like the konami originals that they added. YaY for Candy vocal!
| BrandonMills wrote: | | One more thing - they use those blasted Stepmania 3.0 and earlier arrows. I hate those ****ers. So hard to read =( I'm so glad they fixed that in CVS. Hopefully you can turn those off. |
ive never noticed the difference...
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