DDR
Spotlight
Spotlight
with Lyndsey Beatty
Note from the editor:
Welcome to the DDR Spotlight! We’re examining the myriad of songs found in the Dance Dance Revolution series from the very first mix all the way to SuperNova.
Welcome to the DDR Spotlight! We’re examining the myriad of songs found in the Dance Dance Revolution series from the very first mix all the way to SuperNova.
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Artist: d-complex
Difficulty: 8
Chosen difficulty: Oni (only)
BPM: 145 - 150
This remix is far better than the original version of the song. It's faster-paced, and the steps make more sense. There's a lot of moving around and Freeze steps to contend with so use the Speed Mod wisely to spread out the stepchart. There are also crossovers and a slight speed up at the end, so be cautious.
Suggested Speed Mod: X2
Difficulty: 8
Chosen difficulty: Oni (only)
BPM: 145 - 150
This remix is far better than the original version of the song. It's faster-paced, and the steps make more sense. There's a lot of moving around and Freeze steps to contend with so use the Speed Mod wisely to spread out the stepchart. There are also crossovers and a slight speed up at the end, so be cautious.
Suggested Speed Mod: X2
Artist: Naoki feat. Yuki
Difficulty: 3/5/8
Chosen difficulty: Heavy
BPM: 145
A nice standard J-Pop song, Aoi Shoudou relies on semi-complex steps to make the chart interesting and fun to play. The song is like most Extreme songs, but it has a lot of two-steps to keep the flow manageable. Like most Bemani songs, it follows the beat and vocal tracks at different points, so learning the song is important if you want do well.
Suggested Speed Mod: X2
Difficulty: 3/5/8
Chosen difficulty: Heavy
BPM: 145
A nice standard J-Pop song, Aoi Shoudou relies on semi-complex steps to make the chart interesting and fun to play. The song is like most Extreme songs, but it has a lot of two-steps to keep the flow manageable. Like most Bemani songs, it follows the beat and vocal tracks at different points, so learning the song is important if you want do well.
Suggested Speed Mod: X2
Artist: Supa Fova
Difficulty: 4/5/7
Chosen difficulty: Heavy
BPM: 65-130
A slow-starting banger track, I Need You (Insideout Door Mix) isn't too difficult, and it's a nice song to step to. Though it's rated as a 7 on Heavy difficulty, don't let that fool you. There are some complex steps but it's nothing too hard to handle if you're used to the song. The steps at the end of the song follow the vocal track so pay close attention to the vocal stylings for a comfortable run.
Suggested Speed Mod: X2
Difficulty: 4/5/7
Chosen difficulty: Heavy
BPM: 65-130
A slow-starting banger track, I Need You (Insideout Door Mix) isn't too difficult, and it's a nice song to step to. Though it's rated as a 7 on Heavy difficulty, don't let that fool you. There are some complex steps but it's nothing too hard to handle if you're used to the song. The steps at the end of the song follow the vocal track so pay close attention to the vocal stylings for a comfortable run.
Suggested Speed Mod: X2
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