Dance Magic
- February 15, 2016
- Targem Games
Get on SteamWhat if dancing could save the world? In Dance Magic, it can. What if scientists invented a brand new form of biological energy able to convert dancing moves to real power? Then the fate of the whole human race would depend on the most skilled dancer’s will. Do not let this energy be used for destruction!
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Reviews
- Dance Magic offers a variety of gameplay modes, including freestyle and tournament, catering to different player preferences.
- The game features vibrant graphics and character customization, enhancing the overall experience.
- It has a diverse soundtrack and allows players to add their own music, providing good replay value.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive over time, lacking significant challenge in some modes.
- Multiplayer options are limited due to a sparse player base, making it difficult to find matches.
- There are no sync settings, which can lead to timing issues and affect gameplay experience.
- music36 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in "Dance Magic" is a standout feature, offering a diverse selection of over 30 tracks that cater to various tastes, from slower to faster beats. Players can also import their own songs and customize the gameplay experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment. The game effectively combines rhythm-based mechanics with vibrant visuals, making it a compelling choice for fans of the genre.
“Dance Magic is a rhythm-based music game with dancers that have different styles.”
“In terms of music, they have a fairly diverse set of tunes ranging from slower to faster beats per minute.”
“And if you prefer a little extra, you get to play your own songs you already own on your computer by dragging them into a game-specific folder, and calibrate the BPM (beats-per-minute) yourself in-game.”
“In terms of music, that is always going to be subjective; however, I will tell you they have a fairly diverse set of tunes ranging from slower to faster beats per minute.”
“So music is a pass in my point.”
“It's a vital part of any music genre game and here's the verdict.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay features two distinct modes: Battle, which aligns with traditional rhythm mechanics, and Freestyle, reminiscent of Dance Dance Revolution but without floating directional arrows. The challenge level can vary based on the player's setup and the increase in beats per minute, but experienced rhythm gamers will find it easy to adapt to the controls and gameplay rules.
“If you're a veteran rhythm gamer, you won't have a hard time learning and adapting to the controls and gameplay rules at all.”
“The gameplay depends on which mode you are in.”
“They're two completely different modes of gameplay.”
“Battle would be close to the gameplay mechanic I have described above, and freestyle is more like the DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) kind of gameplay, except directional arrows don't float up or anywhere.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their quality and smooth performance. However, the lack of sync settings may require players to manually calibrate their graphics and audio settings for optimal experience.
“Very nice graphics and the game runs very well.”
“Unfortunately, this game has no sync settings, which means that you may need to calibrate and adjust your graphics and audio settings in some other manner.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Dance Magic offers good replayability through its various modes catering to different rhythm fans, along with unlockables and a diverse cast, making it an engaging experience despite not being the best in the genre.
“While Dance Magic isn't the best game I've played, it has several modes for all sorts of rhythm fans, good replay value, unlockables, a diverse cast, and it looks the part.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story mode functions as the primary narrative experience while also serving as the main method for players to earn currency to unlock various customizable elements, including appearances, songs, and characters.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, running smoothly on users' computers without any tearing or stuttering, ensuring a fluid gaming experience.
