(Some information sourced from ReMyWiki and DDR Freak two fantastic sources for Bemani information. Other information has been sourced directly from my own collection.)
General Information / Changes
- The interface is based on DDRMAX2.
- The Groove Radar is absent and difficulties are chosen after selecting a song (including through the modifiers menu).
- First Dancing Stage title with in-game song lyrics for licenses, which can be toggled on or off.
- While there is an EXTRA STAGE, ONE MORE EXTRA STAGE is not available.
You must clear a HEAVY chart with a rating of AA or higher on your FINAL STAGE to access the EXTRA STAGE. MAX 300 will then become available as your EXTRA STAGE, with no way to change the song. However, all difficulties are available.
The EXTRA STAGE is on a Pressure life meter; it starts out at maximum health, but will not be replenished. In addition, the x1.5 and Reverse modifiers are in effect.
Unlock Information
Unlocks are obtained by playing GAME MODE a number of times. Going as far as the song selection and quitting (using the Triangle or Select buttons, not Start and Select) counts as one play.
- RECORDS MODE: 1 play of GAME MODE
- TRAINING MODE: 3 plays of GAME MODE
- EDIT MODE: 6 plays of GAME MODE
- MAX 300: 10 plays of GAME MODE
- ENDLESS MODE: 15 plays of GAME MODE
(Some information sourced from The Cutting Room Floor a fantastic source of information about unused/cut content from video games. Other information has been sourced directly from my own collection.)
Unused Music
Within the list of audio in DATA/SOUND/SD.BIN, there are three blank tracks, these would have been for cut/removed songs. We have been unable to find out what these songs were at this stage.
The blank sample files are after:
- DROP THE BOMB -System S.F. Mix- (Blank track is track 15)
- I Was The One (Has two blank tracks after it - track 18 and 19)
In DATA/FILEDATA.BIN there is the Dance Mania screen song loop of Bye Bye Baby Balloon from DDRMAX -Dance Dance Revolution 6th Mix-. This is an odd carry over from the Japanese releases as in the PAL and NTSC U/C regions, there were no screens for Dance Mania.
MAX 300 