Initially, only the Easy difficulty is available, but Medium and Hard can be unlocked by earning at least 4 Stars in the previous skill level. The moves in each routine are influenced by the difficulty rating they are listed under and the skill level the player chooses. The ratings a player earns can influence the venue in which the character is dancing earning a consecutive amount of 'Nice' or 'Flawless' ratings darkens most background elements and adds neon lights, while earning a consecutive amount of 'Almost' or 'X' ratings results in the venue becoming dull and the music becoming muffled. Players can earn one of four ratings depending on their accuracy: 'X', 'Almost', 'Nice', and 'Flawless'.
On the right side of the screen are flashcards of the previous two moves, the move currently being performed, and the next two moves in the routine. It is the first installment in the Dance Central series.Ī sequel to the game, titled Dance Central 2, was released for the Xbox 360 Kinect in October 2011.ĭance Central is a motion-based dance video game in which players mirror a dance performed by an on-screen character. Dance Central is a music rhythm game for the Xbox 360 Kinect that was released in Novemin most areas and in Jin Japan.
