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{{GameInfobox |image = Dance Praise Coverart.png |caption = |developer = Digital Praise |publisher=Digital Praise |series = Dance Praise |engine = |version = |na_rel = {{Release|2005|September|29|NA|Microsoft Windows, macOS}} <ref>[http://allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=1:48026 ''Original Dance Praise'' on Allgame]</ref> |genre = Simulation, Dance |features = Single-player |ratings= ESRB-E |platforms = Microsoft Windows, macOS |media = CD-ROM |input = [[Dance pad]] }} '''''Dance Praise''''' (marketed as ''Original Dance Praise'' after the release of [[Dance Praise 2: The ReMix|its sequel]]) is a [[Christian video game|Christian]] [[music video game|dance video game]] developed and published by [[Digital Praise]].<ref name="700club"/> ==Development== ''Dance Praise'' was conceived by Peter Fokos, the [[Chief technical officer]] for Digital Praise, wishing to use [[Konami]]'s ''[[Dance Dance Revolution]]'' video games as part of his daughter's [[home school]] exercise program. Due to objections over the game's content, Foko's daughter suggested that he develop a dance game utilizing [[Contemporary Christian music|Christian music]].<ref name="700club">{{cite web|url=http://www.cbn.com/700club/guests/bios/peter_fokos_082907.aspx|title=Jump Into the Latest Craze: 'Dance Praise'|accessdate=2008-06-25|author=The 700 Club|publisher=The Christian Broadcasting Network}}</ref> ==Gameplay== [[File:Dance-praise-screenshot.png|thumb|left|Gameplay in ''Dance Praise'', playing ''[[Spinnin' Around]]'' by [[Jump5]]]] Gameplay is similar to other dance games such as the ''[[Dance Dance Revolution]]'' series, arrows approach a target zone on the bottom of the screen, and the player must step on the corresponding arrow on the [[dance pad]] when arrows reach the target zone. Players are judged on their accuracy and timing. The game also features multiplayer modes, such as "Shadow Dance" mode, where players "record" steps to be played by the other player.<ref name="dp-review"/> The "arcade" mode adds additional hazards and multipliers to gameplay.<ref name="dp-review"/> Lyrics to the songs being played are also shown on-screen. The game also features an exercise mode.<ref name="700club"/><ref name="dp-review">{{cite web|url=http://www.justadventure.com/reviews/DancePraise/DP.shtm|title=Dance Praise Review|last=Munger|first=Karla|date=January 25, 2006|publisher=JustAdventure.com|accessdate=2009-07-06}}</ref> {{clear}} ==Song list== ''Dance Praise'''s song list contains 52 songs. The song list can also be expanded using [[Dance Praise#Expansion packs|expansion packs]], and songs from its sequel, ''[[Dance Praise 2: The ReMix]]'' are also [[Backwards compatibility|backwards compatible]] with ''Dance Praise''. {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !colspan="2" | ''Dance Praise'' song list |- !style="background:#ddddee;" width="50%" | Artist !style="background:#ddddee;" width="50%" | Song title |- | [[4th Avenue Jones]] | Stereo |- | rowspan="3" | [[Andy Hunter°]] | Come On |- | Go |- | Open My Eyes |- | rowspan="2" | [[Audio Adrenaline]] | Blitz |- | Get Down |- | rowspan="4" | [[Bleach (band)|Bleach]] | Heartbreak |- | Rock N Roll |- | Static |- | Super Good Feeling |- | [[David Crowder Band]] | O Praise Him |- | rowspan="2" | [[DJ Maj]] | Love (So Beautiful) |- | Up All Night |- | [[Earthsuit]] | One Time |- | [[Hawk Nelson]] | Things We Go Through |- | [[John Reuben]] (with [[tobyMac]]) | Life Is Short |- | rowspan="2" | Liquid | Crazy |- | Mi Gente |- | [[Newsboys]] | Woo Hoo |- | rowspan="7" | [[Out of Eden]] | Greater Love |- | Lookin' for Love |- | Love, Peace and Happiness |- | Make Way |- | More Than You Know |- | Soldiers |- | Spirit Moves |- | [[PAX217]] | Prizm |- | rowspan="3" | [[Sanctus Real]] | Alone |- | Everything About You |- | Say It Loud |- | [[Sarah Kelly]] | Forever |- | rowspan="3" | [[Seven Day Jesus]] | Always Comes Around |- | Butterfly |- | Down With The Ship |- | [[Starfield]] | Filled With Your Glory |- | rowspan="4" | [[Steven Curtis Chapman]] | All About Love |- | Dive |- | Live Out Loud |- | Only Getting Started |- | rowspan="3" | [[The Benjamin Gate]] | Hey, Hey |- | Speaking In Tongues |- | Who Got The Meaning |- | rowspan="3" | [[The Elms]] | Hey, Hey |- | Speaking in Tongues |- | Who Got The Meaning |- | [[The Katinas]] | Are You Ready |- | [[tobyMac]] | Extreme Days |- | rowspan="2" | [[Verbs (rapper)|Verbs]] | Live To The Music |- | Prepaid |- | rowspan="3" | [[ZOEgirl]] | I Believe |- | Suddenly |- | [[Dismissed (ZOEgirl)|Dismissed]] |} ==Reception== In an interview with [[The 700 Club]], Fokos commented that the game has been popular with church groups, especially due to its exercise modes and content.<ref name="700club"/> JustAdventure+'s Karla Munger gave the game an A, enjoying the gameplay and wide soundtrack, and recommending it for families.<ref name="dp-review"/> Plain Games' Dave Herbert gave ''Dance Praise'' a 4.5/5, noting the quality of the game's dance pad peripheral, its diverse soundtrack, and unique gameplay elements even amidst a quality of presentation lower than the ''Dance Dance Revolution'' series, and other noted differences between the two games.<ref name="pg-dpreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.plaingames.com/games/reviews/review.asp?id=208|title=Dance Praise review|first=Dave|coauthors=Herbert|date=December 7, 2006|publisher=Plain Games|accessdate=2009-07-06}}</ref> ==See also== * [[Music video game]] * [[Christian video games]] ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.dancepraise.com/product.php?PID=3 Original Dance Praise] Official Website *[http://www.digitalpraise.com/flash.php Digital Praise] Official Website *[http://www.gamepraise.net/reviews.php?gameinfo=Dance%20Praise Dance Praise] at [http://www.gamepraise.net GamePraise] {{Dance Praise}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Dance Praise (Video Game)}} [[Category:Christian video games]]
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