Walk into any arcade in Europe, Japan, or North America, and you’re guaranteed to see at least one DDR machine.ĭDR never really took off the same way for the home market the timing wasn’t right.
Even today, in 2022, the many sequels remain staples of the arcade culture. When you danced, you stepped on different buttons, allowing you to build up a high score.Īs it turned out, the game was a big hit it turned into one of the most popular arcade games of all time. As icons moved across the screen, you danced along with the instructions. This popular arcade game featured a large platform, where players stood on oversized buttons. Back in 1998, video game manufacturer Konami released Dance Dance Revolution.