Pump It Up: Exceed

 Xbox
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. GameSpot
    73
    In Andamiro's Pump It Up: Exceed, the first US home edition of a popular Korean dancing series, we're finally presented with a good alternative to DDR.
  2. TeamXbox
    72
    The new dance pad changes the mechanics of dance games a bit for the better even if it is a bit frustrating at times to keep your bearings while on the mat. Bring a spare shirt too because the action is frenzied and sweat is an assurance.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    68
    This won't be a welcome addition for newbies, but if you've breezed through "Bemani," the aggressively challenging Pump It Up: Exceed will reward you. Just be prepared to earn it when you step up. [Oct 2005, p.102]
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  5. Next Level Gaming
    63
    Walk right past this title and pick up the latest version of "Dance Dance Revolution," for whatever system you like.

Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best Xbox Game of 2005

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. VixL.
    Sep 19, 2005
    10
    What can i say i have it and i enjoy it a lot, it has a lot of fun new things to play with.
  2. BillS.
    Sep 2, 2005
    10
    This is one of the best purchases I've made recently. They claim its real dancing, and it is. I've played a fair amount of DDR but This is one of the best purchases I've made recently. They claim its real dancing, and it is. I've played a fair amount of DDR but this is much, much better. I also love the music...both quantity and quality. The included mat is also pretty good, way better than I was expecting. If you like dancing games, you need to check this out!… Full Review »
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