Console Setup
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is ON.
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When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button to open the disc tray.
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Place the DDRMAX DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION (DDRMAX)™ disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up.
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Press the OPEN button again to close the disc tray.
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Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate.
Memory Cards
A memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) is required to save game settings and progress. Insert the memory card into MEMORY CARD slot 1 before starting play. MEMORY CARD slot 2 is not used.
You can load saved games from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved DDRMAX DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION (DDRMAX)™ games.
DDRMAX DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION (DDRMAX)™ uses at least 87KB of memory card data to save each game. Ensure sufficient free space on your memory card. Do not insert or remove a memory card while saving/loading games or after the power has been turned ON.
How to Play
DDRMAX DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION (DDRMAX)™ combines quick reflexes and timing with dance music. Press the correct directional buttons or Directional Arrows on the Dance Dance Revolution™ Controller that correspond to the arrow(s) appearing on-screen.
The correct dance arrow must be played when it crosses the permanent arrows inside the Step Zone. The Step Zone for each player is in the upper part of the screen. Successfully completing dance steps builds up your dance meter and allows you to continue to the next stage.
If you miss dance arrows, the dance meter level drops. If the meter drops to zero, the game will end.
On-Screen Elements
Starting the Game
After the introductory logos, the Title Screen will appear.
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Press the or the START button to bring up the MODE SELECT Screen.
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Select GAME MODE, WORKOUT MODE, LESSON MODE, TRAINING MODE, EDIT MODE, OPTIONS, RECORDS, or INFORMATION.
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Enter the selection with the or the START button.
Game Modes
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GAME MODE: The main mode for DDRMAX™, identical to arcade gameplay and difficulty.
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WORKOUT MODE: Adds fitness goals and counts calories consumed. Tracks workout results over time.
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LESSON MODE: Teaches first-time players the basics in a relaxed setting. An excellent tutorial.
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TRAINING MODE: Allows players to practice and master difficult songs.
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EDIT MODE: Allows players to create original dance routines for any song. Dance steps can be saved and re-played. Edit data can be interchanged with songs in both DDRMAX™ and DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION KONAMIX™ (sold separately).
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OPTIONS: Configures various settings to individual tastes.
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RECORDS: Displays High Scores for each section.
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INFORMATION: Contains important information about DDRMAX™ and tracks game progress. Notifies you of changes and may reveal secrets as goals are accomplished.
Game Mode Selection
At the MODE SELECT Screen, highlight GAME MODE and press the or the START button to select a play style.
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Select from SINGLE, VERSUS or DOUBLE play mode.
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Confirm the selection with the or the START button.
Play Styles
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SINGLE: One player game.
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VERSUS: Two players compete with each other.
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DOUBLE: One player uses both the Player 1 and Player 2 controllers.
Difficulty Levels
After selecting a play style, select a difficulty level using the directional buttons.
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Select from LIGHT, STANDARD, HEAVY or ONI difficulty.
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Confirm the selection with the or the START button.
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The ONI difficulty can be accessed by pressing the right directional button after HEAVY difficulty.
Difficulty Descriptions
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LIGHT: Default difficulty for each song where dance steps follow normal patterns.
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STANDARD: Intermediate difficulty where dance steps follow complex patterns. Some songs do not have unique steps for DOUBLE STANDARD, but you can use EDIT MODE to make new steps.
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HEAVY: Strictly for DDR pros. The hardest level of difficulty where dance steps follow insane patterns. Some songs do not have unique steps for DOUBLE HEAVY, but you can use EDIT MODE to make new steps.
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ONI: The ultimate DDR challenge. Presents a new style of gameplay as an enhanced nonstop challenge mode. Only players who have mastered LIGHT, STANDARD, and HEAVY difficulty levels should attempt this mode.
Game Mode (Getting Started)
This section refers to LIGHT, STANDARD, and HEAVY difficulty levels only.
1) Select Music
After play style and difficulty are selected, the Select Music Screen appears.
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Use the left/right directional buttons on the controller or the left/right Directional Arrows on the DDR Controller to cycle through songs.
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A preview of each song plays automatically.
Additional Music Functions
While browsing songs, you can access additional functions. Confirm a song selection with the or buttons.
Change Difficulty
Double-tapping the up/down directional buttons or up/down Directional Arrows on the DDR Controller toggles between LIGHT, STANDARD, and HEAVY difficulty
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