When Microsoft first launched Kinect for the Xbox 360, there was only one true must-have game: Harmonix's Dance Central. From 2010 to 2012, the Dance Central franchise was the premiere Kinect series, and now Harmonix is looking to repeat their success on the Xbox One with Dance Central Spotlight. This new entry returns to the series' origins with an...


Dance Central Spotlight
2014 Microsoft Studios70Good
Playtime
ModerateTypically 15 hours
Playable on
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- September 2, 2014
- Developer
- Harmonix Music Systems
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
- Themes
- Genres
Overview

The newest game in the award-winning Dance Central series focuses on the core dance experience. With more routines per song and a massive library of additional songs for purchase, Dance Central Spotlight lets you customize your dance sessions more than ever before. Break a sweat with an enhanced Fitness Mode including specially authored routines, or use the voice-activated Practice That mode to rehearse difficult moves immediately in-song. And with choreography designed for everyone from new to advanced dancers, anyone can take the stage.
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Reception
- Metacritic74from 19 reviews
- OpenCritic76from 18 reviews
Whether you're a new owner of a Xbox One or have owned one and looking for game Dance Central: Spotlight is a game to check out. You'll have fun and if you have a family, they will as well.
If you have an Xbox 360 and a Kinect handy, you'd be better off just picking up prior Dance Central games on the cheap and reaping the benefits of an extended library, better multiplayer, and more game modes. But for everyone else who bought an Xbox One and has a Kinect collecting dust, it's a great way to bring some life to your next party.
Dance Central Spotlight is a great Kinect game on Xbox One with excellent body tracking and feedback. The lack of included tracks and modes makes it a lesser experience than previous titles but it's not a deal breaker. The small amount of starting songs is a bummer, but Harmonix has continuously proven its DLC support, as long as you don't mind throwing...
Dance Central Spotlight offers a good amount of content at a low price, and features more routines than ever before. It may be something of a safety dance, but if you just wanna dance, Harmonix's latest has you covered.


