beatmania US version

Yeah that must be what it is... because I don't think the songlist stands up to games like DDR Extreme 2, Guitar Hero, or Pump it Up Exceed SE.... it's just not as good... I know it's a "first" release but still.... that songlist is ouch.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

The songs are old not because they were in Beatmania long ago but because a good portion of those popped up on American DDR mixes... making them ancient to the ears... when you purchase a new game you wouldn't want a good portion of it's contents to be old news right? Like for instance if Resident Evil 3 featured even more gameplay segments in locations where Resident Evil 2 took place.... I would feel ripped off.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Taco

It could also be a mix of familiarity. If you see a song you liked on DDR on the Beatmania songlist, you'd probably want to play it. I know that's how I originally got into IIDX.

But you have to think of the game as on the same terms as say an adventure game sequel with areas you've already visited in the original (in this case songs) I feel ripped off if I'm paying for the same song over and over again...

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

yeah IIDX is one of the least friendly music games.. but all they would have to do is use the same good old songs from Japanese mixes and create a mode with easier note charts to get players familar with the game first.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?