Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3, sometimes abbreviated as DDR Universe 3, is a video game for Xbox 360. It was announced by Konami on May 15, 2008, and released on October 21, 2008. The game has new songs, a story mode, the ability to create custom songs and custom character creation. Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 Chinese Music Special Edition is a special release of Dance Dance revolution 3 by Konami for the Xbox 360 in the Asian region. It was released on May 12, 2009, as a stand-alone game and a bundle containing a dance pad controller. Universe 3 Chinese Music Special Edition is based on the North American release of Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 with 21 additional added to the game. The new music is localized to Hong Kong and Taiwanese artists and groups.
Development
Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 Chinese Music Special Edition was announced in late 2008 by Konami Digital Entertainment Limited, Konami's Hong Kong based subsidiary. An official site was launched stating that Chinese Music Special Edition would contain 60 English songs in addition to 20 exclusive Chinese pop songs from Hong Kong and Taiwan. The game was originally intended to be released before Christmas of 2008 and was delayed until May 2009.
Gameplay
Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 Chinese Music Special Edition will include the standard Dance Dance Revolution gameplay formula as well as new features first introduced in Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 released in North America in 2008.
DJ mode
DJ mode allows players to edit the music included in the game to create their own mixes.
Quest mode
First seen in Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 4, Quest mode lets players travel from locale to locale competing in dance offs with computer controlled dancers. As players progress through their quest, new songs and other items are unlocked for use in-game.
Edit Mode
Edit Mode allows players to make their own steps for a chosen song or make a video background for a chosen song.
Music
Songs in bold represent specialized record company licensing. Songs highlighted in red denote "boss songs" with expert/oni difficulties rated a 10. Songs mentioned on the back of the box but not available in the game:
For the regional release of Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 Chinese Music Special Edition, Konami added music from local artists. The song list from the North American release of Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 remains in addition to the new music.
