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| StepMania is a free, ], simulator of the popular arcade |
'''StepMania''' is a free, ], simulator of the popular ] and ] game, ]. | ||
| With StepMania, one can play a game similar to ] using the ], or with a special ], a ]/] ] or ]. | |||
| ==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
| To play StepMania |
To play StepMania, you can use the arrow keys on the keyboard. It is also possible to play using a ]-compatible controller or ], using a specialized adapter that connects to a computer's ] or ] keyboard port. | ||
| The concept is simple: as ] rise to the top of the screen, press the corresponding arrow on the keyboard/controller/dancemat. Sometimes, this is easier said than done, however, and takes some practice. | The concept is simple: as ] rise to the top of the screen, press the corresponding arrow on the keyboard/controller/dancemat. Sometimes, this is easier said than done, however, and takes some practice. | ||
| ==System Requirements== | ==System Requirements== | ||
| SM is a ] and ] intensive program, however. Newer releases keep adding features |
SM is a ] and ] intensive program, however. Newer releases keep adding features, and you'll need a higher-end processor and graphics card if you want to enjoy them. | ||
| ==Features== | ==Features== | ||
| Below is a list of some of the numerous features: | |||
| There's a lot of them, so here they are: (just to name a few) | |||
| *Dancing ]. In previous versions of DDR (DDR 1stMIX through 5thMIX, DDR for the PC, DDR Extreme (beginner helper only in arcade; the PS2 versions have dancing characters), and DDRMAX2 US, were characters in the background, ]. | *Dancing ]. In previous versions of DDR (DDR 1stMIX through 5thMIX, DDR for the PC, DDR Extreme (beginner helper only in arcade; the PS2 versions have dancing characters), and DDRMAX2 US, were characters in the background, ]. | ||
| *Background ]. If you watch the background behind the arrows at the ], you'll notice some pretty neat animations going on. With StepMania, you can have these too! | *Background ]. If you watch the background behind the arrows at the ], you'll notice some pretty neat animations going on. With StepMania, you can have these too! | ||
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| *Modifiers you won't find in the arcade! Mines (where some arrows turn into mines and you DON'T step on them), and stomp (turns all the arrows into steps where you must step on 2 panels at once), just to name a few. | *Modifiers you won't find in the arcade! Mines (where some arrows turn into mines and you DON'T step on them), and stomp (turns all the arrows into steps where you must step on 2 panels at once), just to name a few. | ||
| ==Availability== | |||
| ⚫ | Other DDR simulators include ] and ]. | ||
| The popular ] ]/] distribution currently will not provide an official package for StepMania. Because the artwork in the default theme is very similar to the original Dance Dance Revolution game. Because the artwork is not available under a ] license, the game cannot be officially packaged with Debian until a unique theme is created. | |||
| ⚫ | Other DDR simulators include ] and ]. A particularly novel DDR simulator can be displayed on text-only terminals; called ]. | ||
| ==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 02:26, 13 May 2004
StepMania is a free, open source, simulator of the popular arcade and console game, Dance Dance Revolution.
Gameplay
To play StepMania, you can use the arrow keys on the keyboard. It is also possible to play using a Playstation-compatible controller or dance mat, using a specialized adapter that connects to a computer's USB or PS/2 keyboard port.
The concept is simple: as arrows rise to the top of the screen, press the corresponding arrow on the keyboard/controller/dancemat. Sometimes, this is easier said than done, however, and takes some practice.
System Requirements
SM is a memory and processor intensive program, however. Newer releases keep adding features, and you'll need a higher-end processor and graphics card if you want to enjoy them.
Features
Below is a list of some of the numerous features:
- Dancing characters. In previous versions of DDR (DDR 1stMIX through 5thMIX, DDR for the PC, DDR Extreme (beginner helper only in arcade; the PS2 versions have dancing characters), and DDRMAX2 US, were characters in the background, dancing.
- Background animations. If you watch the background behind the arrows at the arcade, you'll notice some pretty neat animations going on. With StepMania, you can have these too!
- Step editor. Just like Edit Mode in the home versions! You can make you own steps to songs.
- Modifiers you won't find in the arcade! Mines (where some arrows turn into mines and you DON'T step on them), and stomp (turns all the arrows into steps where you must step on 2 panels at once), just to name a few.
Availability
The popular Debian GNU/Linux distribution currently will not provide an official package for StepMania. Because the artwork in the default theme is very similar to the original Dance Dance Revolution game. Because the artwork is not available under a free license, the game cannot be officially packaged with Debian until a unique theme is created.
Other DDR simulators include Dance With Intensity and Flash Flash Revolution. A particularly novel DDR simulator can be displayed on text-only terminals; called Text Text Revolution.