Dance Aerobics (1987)

Developer: Human Entertainment
Publisher: Bandai, Nintendo, Playtronic
Platforms: Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres: Sport

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How it feels

Follow an aerobics instructor's moves on the Power Pad mat in this physical fitness game for all ages.

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About

Dance Aerobics is a chance to get fit by following the movements of an aerobics instructor. Players use side B of the Power Pad accessory (a floor mat with 12 pads in a 4 by 3 grid) to follow the movements of an aerobics instructor. To succeed the player must press the pads with their feet and hands at the same time as the on screen aerobics instructor. Any missed movements are recorded on a mistake counter and 10 missed movements will fail the level. The routines (a set of repeated movements) start slow and simple with a bit of no-penalty practise time however as the player gets better the routines get more complex with less practices time. Each level has a set number of routines that increase with each level from 4 at the start to a total of 32 on the final level (level 7). At the successful completion of each level the player will get a pass stamp which they can enter later to skip that level.

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