This article is about the computer game series. For the first game in the series, see Original Dance Praise
The Dance Praise series consists of various dance music video games published by Digital Praise. Original Dance Praise (formerly known as Dance Praise, but renamed after the release of its sequel) is a Christian rhythm video game A music video game, also commonly known as a music game, is a Video game where the gameplay is meaningfully and often almost entirely oriented around the player's These games use contemporary Christian music to promote a positive message to listeners. The lyrics can also be read while dancing.
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How to play
This game is played similarly to other dance games, such as Dance Dance Revolution or StepMania. Dance Dance Revolution (abbreviated DDR) previously known as Dancing Stage in PAL territories until the announcement of StepMania is an Open source rhythm video game for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. Arrows scroll from the top of the screen to the bottom, and enter a target zone before disappearing. The game is played with a dance pad, requiring the feet to press on the arrows that enter the target zone.
When a player successfully hits an arrow that shows up near or in the target zone, the score increases, and a judgement (Perfect, Great, Good, Almost, and Missed) is momentarily displayed to indicate timing accuracy. An arrow pressed at the accurate time will receive points, and will increase the player's life, shown in the life bar.
However, if one misses (or presses the arrows too early or too late), the player gains very few if any points, and life decreases. An empty life bar will generally end the game, but an option allows one to finish the song, despite an empty bar.
Differences from other dance games
Music and steps
The Dance Praise series most notably differs from other dance games in that all the songs are from the Contemporary Christian genre in various styles. Games in the series include 52 songs written in a proprietary step format; the only songs and steps that can be added to the game come in form of Expansion Packs, which must be purchased separately. Open source dance games such as StepMania, on the other hand, allow players to create custom step files for any song, and some proprietary games, such as those from the In the Groove series, allow users to import custom songs. In the Groove (commonly abbreviated ITG) was a series of Music video games that used a four-panel Dance pad.
Arrows and target zone
During a dance session in a game from the Dance Praise series, another difference that can be noticed is that the arrows scroll in a different position (see images). [1] Unlike other dance games, all arrows carry the same colors. This makes it harder to hit the arrow at the right time, since in other dance games, arrows are colored differently, to indicate at what time they must be hit. [2]
The target zone in the Dance Praise series also has a thick border, designed to help users hit the arrows at the right time, which is not the case in other dance games, which instead include a gray reproduction of the four arrows.
Game announcer
While games such as Dance Dance Revolution discourage new or unexperienced gamers with excessive booing[3], games in the Dance Praise series instead encourages dancers. Dance Dance Revolution (abbreviated DDR) previously known as Dancing Stage in PAL territories until the announcement of [4]
Monitor and television support
None of the games in the Dance Praise series offer an arcade or console edition; only a PC and Mac edition is available. This can cause trouble to one who sets up a computer in a bedroom or office, as the only current method to connect this game to a television set involves connecting either a composite or an S-Video cable between the computer and the TV. [5] Also, an adapter and audio cables are required to play sound from the television speakers. [6]
Games
Original Dance Praise (September 2005)
Original Dance Praise, formerly known as Dance Praise, was the first game in the series, released on September 29, 2005. Original Dance Praise (formerly known as Dance Praise, but renamed after the release of its sequel) is a Christian rhythm video game [7] It has low system requirements and for this reason it can be played on most older computers. There were 52 songs initially available, featuring artists such as ZOEgirl and Steven Curtis Chapman. ZOEgirl was a inspirational pop rock band It was formed of singers Chrissy Conway-Katina, Alisa Childers and Kristin Swinford-Schweain. Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962 in Paducah Kentucky, U
Dance Praise Party (May 2007)
Dance Praise Party is the first and currently the only dance game capable of supporting 10 simultaneous players. Since it is based on the Original Dance Praise, it offers a similar interface. Original Dance Praise (formerly known as Dance Praise, but renamed after the release of its sequel) is a Christian rhythm video game The package costs over 2000$, and the only way to obtain it is by calling Digital Praise or visiting their online store. [8]
Dance Praise 2: The ReMix (November 2007)
Dance Praise 2: The ReMix includes many new features not available in the previous game. Dance Praise 2 The ReMix is the sequel to the award-winning Dance Praise dancing video game It comes with 52 new songs, and now features animated backgrounds, dancing characters, and a new interface. Its system requirements are also higher, requiring a 1 GHz processor and 32MB of video RAM.
Expansion Packs
The Dance Praise series does not officially allow users to create custom step files for the game, but instead offers 7 expansion packs. Each of them adds 35 songs to the Original Dance Praise or Dance Praise 2: The ReMix. [9]
Modern Worship
Songs by Steven Curtis Chapman, ZOEgirl, David Crowder Band and more can be found in this pack. Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962 in Paducah Kentucky, U ZOEgirl was a inspirational pop rock band It was formed of singers Chrissy Conway-Katina, Alisa Childers and Kristin Swinford-Schweain. David Crowder Band is a 6-piece Christian electronic rock and Worship band from Waco Texas. [10]
Hip-Hop/Rap
Popular hits from GRITS, tobyMac, DJ Maj and more can be added to Dance Praise with this pack. GRITS is a Christian hip hop group from Nashville, Tennessee. Toby McKeehan (born October 22, 1964 in Fairfax Virginia) professionally known as TobyMac, is a professional musician producer and songwriter Mike Allen, professionally known as DJ Maj, is a Christian music DJ, contributing to Gospel music albums released by TobyMac, GRITS [11]
Rock and Pop Hits
Artists featured in this pack are Relient K, Stacie Orrico, Rebecca St. James, and many others. Relient K is an American rock band formed in Canton Ohio Stacie Joy Orrico (born March 3, 1986) is a Grammy -nominated and Dove Award -winning pop Singer - Lyricist Rebecca St James (born Rebecca Jean Smallbone on July 26, 1977) is a Grammy Award winning Christian pop rock singer songwriter
God Rocks!
This is the only expansion pack featuring all songs performed by the same artist - God Rocks!
Praise and Worship
Contemporary Hits
Generally includes latest hits, but with some exceptions (for example, "Forward Motion" from Relient K's Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do and "One Girl Revolution" from Superchic[k]'s Karaoke Superstars[12]). Two Lefts Don't Make a Rightbut Three Do (often called Two Lefts) is the third full-length Album released by Christian rock Karaoke Superstars is the first major release album by the Christian rock band Superchick. A "Simon Says" mini-game is also available, but can only be used with Dance Praise 2: The ReMix. Simon says is a Game for three or more players (most often children A minigame (also spelled mini-game or mini game) sometimes called a subgame, is a short Video game often contained within another Dance Praise 2 The ReMix is the sequel to the award-winning Dance Praise dancing video game [13]
Top Hits (April 2008)
This can currently be purchased from Digital Praise and third-party stores such as Amazon.com, and Dance Praise 2:The ReMix users will be able to play a "Rock 'n Block" mini-game. Amazoncom Inc ( is an American electronic commerce ( E-commerce) company in Seattle Washington. Original Dance Praise users, however, cannot access the mini-game. Original Dance Praise (formerly known as Dance Praise, but renamed after the release of its sequel) is a Christian rhythm video game [14]
Free Add-On
Digital Praise has also released a free add-on, which can be used in both Dance Praise 2: The ReMix and the Original Dance Praise. Dance Praise 2 The ReMix is the sequel to the award-winning Dance Praise dancing video game Original Dance Praise (formerly known as Dance Praise, but renamed after the release of its sequel) is a Christian rhythm video game The songs "Get In The Game" and "One Choice" from Altared Life can be played after installing the add-on. It can be downloaded from the company's website by registering either product, which requires the user to fill out personal information. The add-on also slightly modifies the appearance in the Original Dance Praise. [15]
See also
- Original Dance Praise, released in September 2005. Original Dance Praise (formerly known as Dance Praise, but renamed after the release of its sequel) is a Christian rhythm video game
- Dance Praise 2: The ReMix, released in November 2007. Dance Praise 2 The ReMix is the sequel to the award-winning Dance Praise dancing video game
- Christian video games
Other dance games:
References
- ^ Plain Games - Dance Praise Review
- ^ Dance Praise 2: The ReMix - Review
- ^ Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova review - Kidzworld
- ^ Video game makers market to Christians | The Tennessean
- ^ Will Dance Praise work on a TV? - Digital Praise technical support
- ^ Hook up StepMania to a TV
- ^ Original Dance Praise on Allgame
- ^ 'Dance Praise Party' at the Digital Praise store
- ^ Expansion Packs
- ^ Modern Worship Expansion Pack - ShadyCreek.eCrater.com
- ^ MacWorld | Dance Praise gets hip hop expansion pack
- ^ Dance Praise Song List
- ^ Contemporary Hits Expansion Pack
- ^ Top Hits Expansion Pack - Amazon.com
- ^ Free Add-On - Digital Praise
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