How to play DanceDanceRevolution on Mac
Game summary
DanceDanceRevolution (2014 arcade game) also known as DanceDanceRevolution 2014 and DDR2014 is an updated version of DDR 2013 which is released in Japan at May 12, 2014 while in Asia and Korea was released in July 22, 2014.
The interface was upgraded using the color scheme of DanceDanceRevolution (2013 arcade game) as its base, and a new layout which resembles the GuitarFreaks & DrumMania XG series' interface. The song select screen and result screen were completely revamped by adding useable window panes for each user. Each information pane is accessible using its corresponding number on the numeric keypad:
- The 1 button opens the difficulty and personal best score tab.
- The 2 button opens the GROOVE RADAR tab which include numbers stats for the first time since DDRMAX -DanceDanceRevolution 6thMIX-.
- The 3 button opens the rivals and target score tab.
- The 4 button opens an additional information tab. Usually, this tab is not available and only appears during select events such as EXTRA ATTACK and Yuniver Hills project.
- A new unlocking system, EXTRA ATTACK, available only during EXTRA STAGE was added.
- EXTRA STAGE is now limited to Premium Play. In Japan, Premium Play is PASELI-only.
- Playing with LIFE4 or RISKY gives you a Result Star whether you pass or not, whiis not available and only appears during select events such as EXTRA ATTACK and Yuniver Hills project.ch gives you easier access to the EXTRA STAGE.
- Easier access to the EXTRA STAGE can also be obtained when playing VERSUS with both players using Premium Play.
- Additional play options were added as exclusive to Premium Play:
-- .25x interval speed modifiers were added, though only up to 2.25x. The limit was increased to 3.75x on a later update.
- LIFE4 lifebar modifier added, which gives you 4 lives before the song is over.
- DanceEvolution ARCADE, SOUND VOLTEX and ミライダガッキ FutureTomTom folders were added when sorting by BEMANI series.
- A total of 22 songs release
First released: May 2014
Play DanceDanceRevolution on Mac with Parallels (virtualized)
The easiest way to play DanceDanceRevolution on a Mac is through Parallels, which allows you to virtualize a Windows machine on Macs. The setup is very easy and it works for Apple Silicon Macs as well as for older Intel-based Macs.
Parallels supports the latest version of DirectX and OpenGL, allowing you to play the latest PC games on any Mac. The latest version of DirectX is up to 20% faster.
Our favorite feature of Parallels Desktop is that when you turn off your virtual machine, all the unused disk space gets returned to your main OS, thus minimizing resource waste (which used to be a problem with virtualization).
DanceDanceRevolution installation steps for Mac
Step 1
Go to Parallels.com and download the latest version of the software.
Step 2
Follow the installation process and make sure you allow Parallels in your Mac’s security preferences (it will prompt you to do so).
Step 3
When prompted, download and install Windows 10. The download is around 5.7GB. Make sure you give it all the permissions that it asks for.
Step 4
Once Windows is done installing, you are ready to go. All that’s left to do is install DanceDanceRevolution like you would on any PC.
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