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Dancing with the Stars vs Lumines

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Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the StarsStep into the spotlight and dance your way to fame on PC and PS2
Lumines
LuminesAddictive music‑driven puzzle where blocks fall to the beat.
Overview
Description

Dancing with the Stars brings the glitz of the TV dance competition to your living room. Choose from a roster of celebrity avatars, learn choreography, and compete in single‑player or split‑screen multiplayer modes. The game features a library of popular tracks, customizable outfits, and a scoring system that rewards timing and style, making it a fun party title for friends and families alike.

Lumines is a rhythm‑based puzzle game where 2x2 colored blocks drop into a grid and must be aligned into matching squares. When the moving timeline sweeps over a completed square, the blocks disappear in time with the music, creating a satisfying visual and auditory loop. The game challenges players to manage split‑falling pieces, special jewel blocks, and score multipliers while racing against an ever‑rising stack. It supports both single‑player and multiplayer modes across PC, iOS, and Xbox 360, and is rated ESRB E for everyone.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Rhythm & Music
Rhythm & Music
Best for
Casual rhythm and party gamers
Casual puzzle fans and music lovers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$9.99−50%
release date
2007-10-23
2004-12-12
Specifications
developer
n-Space, Zoe Mode, Aurona
Gameloft, Q Entertainment
publisher
Activision, THQ, ValuSoft
Gameloft, Bandai, WildTangent, Q Entertainment
age rating
ESRB E10+
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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85/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Easy to pick up for all ages
  • Split‑screen multiplayer adds social fun
  • Wide selection of recognizable songs
  • Customizable characters keep players engaged
  • Engaging music‑driven gameplay
  • Simple controls with deep strategy
  • Supports both single and multiplayer
  • Available on multiple platforms
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited to two players in split‑screen
  • No online multiplayer matchmaking
  • Limited content after initial levels
  • No online leaderboards in original release
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
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Lumines Electronic Symphony
Lumines Electronic Symphony

Puzzle beats meet 3D blocks on the Vita’s touch screen

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Lumines II
Lumines II

Add rhythm to your puzzle solving with vibrant block combos

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Lumines Live!
Lumines Live!

Fast‑paced puzzle action with music‑driven visuals and online multiplayer

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Lumines Supernova
Lumines Supernova

A rhythmic puzzle experience that syncs blocks to the beat

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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Lumines offers a music‑driven puzzle experience with broader platform support and lower price, while Dancing with the Stars focuses on dance simulation with a larger song library but costs more and runs only on PC/PS2.

Key differences

  • •Platform range: Lumines on PC, iOS, Xbox 360 vs Dancing only on PC and PS2.
  • •Price: Lumines $9.99 vs Dancing $19.99.
  • •Core genre: Lumines is puzzle‑rhythm; Dancing is dance‑simulation with motion‑control.
  • •Multiplayer style: Lumines supports head‑to‑head on one device; Dancing offers split‑screen for two players only.
  • •Content focus: Lumines limited levels, no online leaderboards; Dancing includes licensed pop tracks and online leaderboards.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Lumines combines puzzle strategy with music timing, praised with 85/100 critic score; Dancing is a niche dance sim.

Lumines

Platform availability

Lumines runs on PC, iOS, and Xbox 360; Dancing limited to PC and PS2.

Lumines

Price & value

Lumines costs $9.99, half the price of Dancing's $19.99.

Lumines

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both support two‑player local play; Lumines adds head‑to‑head on one device, Dancing adds split‑screen only.

Tie

Content & replayability

Dancing includes a licensed pop song library and online leaderboards, offering more varied content.

Dancing with the Stars

Difficulty & accessibility

Lumines rated ESRB E, simple controls; Dancing rated E10+, may require motion hardware.

Lumines

Graphics & performance

Both described as having dated graphics by modern standards.

Tie

Choose Dancing with the Stars if…

Players who prefer dance simulation with licensed songs and online leaderboards.

Choose Lumines if…

Players who want a low‑cost, music‑puzzle game on multiple devices.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Lumines costs $9.99; Dancing with the Stars costs $19.99.

Can I play online with friends?

Lumines has no online leaderboards; Dancing offers online leaderboards but no online matchmaking.

What platforms are supported?

Lumines is available on PC, iOS, and Xbox 360; Dancing runs on PC and PS2 only.