Pop Music Games to Get You Moving
Looking for some fun pop music games to get you moving? Check out our list of the best ones around! From classics like Dance Dance Revolution to new favorites like Just Dance, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Just Dance Now
Just Dance Now is the mobile app companion to the popular Just Dance video game franchise. It uses your phone as a controller and connects to your TV via Chromecast or Apple TV. You can either choose from a selection of popular songs or create your own custom playlist. The app is free to download, but you’ll have to pay for each song you want to dance to.
Dance Dance Revolution
Dance Dance Revolution, also known as DDR, is a music video game series published by Konami. The game is played using a dance mat that is placed on the floor in front of a television or other display screen. Players are judged based on their timing and accuracy of their dance moves.
The earliest version of DDR was released in Japan in 1998, and the game quickly became popular there. The game has since been released in numerous countries around the world and has spawned several sequels. The latest version of the game, DDR A20, was released in 2019.
DDR games are often played in arcades, but they can also be played at home using a dance mat and console. Some versions of the game include songs from popular artists, such as Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga. There are also many fan-made songs available for download online.
Pump It Up
Pump It Up is a Korean music video game franchise by Andamiro. It uses dance pads consisting of 10 arrow panels in 4 direction panels, 2 start buttons, and 2 social buttons. The name “Pump It Up” comes from the Song “Pump up the Jam” by Technotronic.
The first instalment in the series was released in 1998 for arcade cabinets. Home versions were later released for the Dreamcast, PlayStation 2 and Xbox. In Pump It Up, players must hit arrows laid out on a dance platform to the rhythm of songs to score points. The franchise now has 39 arcade releases and 9 console releases. Some games in the series also feature remixes of famous songs, including Jackson 5’s “ABC”, Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time” and “Oops!… I Did It Again”, Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance”, Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”, and PSY’s “Gangnam Style”.
StepMania
StepMania is a rhythm game for PC that is very similar to Dance Dance Revolution. In the game, you step on arrows in time with the music, and the better you do, the higher your score. There are many different songs and difficulty levels to choose from, so you can find something that is just right for you. You can also create your own dance routines or play against friends online.
Dance Central
Dance Central is a music video game series developed by Harmonix and published by MTV Games/Viacom, which primarily features hip-hop, R&B and pop songs. The main feature of the series is the player’s ability to mimic on-screen dancers performing choreographed routines to various pop songs.
The first game in the series was released in 2010 for the Xbox 360 Kinect platform. Dance Central was developed as a response to Konami’s popular Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) series, which had been a success in arcades and on home consoles since its initial release in 1998.
The Dance Central series is one of the best-selling franchises on the Kinect platform, with over 4 million units sold worldwide as of June 2012. The games have been generally well-received by critics, with an average Metacritic score of 82% across all three titles.
Zumba Fitness
Zumba Fitness is a workout game that simulates the experience of a Zumba class. The game features a variety of Latin-inspired dance moves that you can follow along with. The game also has a built-in fitness tracking system that lets you monitor your progress and set goals.
