After playing DDR on beginner only about four months ago, I've really improved playing on Heavy!!!
User Rating: 9.7 | Dance Dance Revolution Extreme ARC
I wasn't into this game at all several months ago, in fact, I teased my brother because he played light mode in the arcade while everyone else around him played on heavy mode. One day, I was looking for something to do at an arcade (since my parents told me to stop playing house of the dead). Seeing there was nobody around, I decided to give DDR a shot, after playing for the first time, my interest grew and grew. About a month and a half later, I started playing on standard mode, and I started noticing songs that I liked and disliked. Then about a month later, I started playing heavy mode on songs that people wouldn't usually play when they first start on heavy mode, but I succeeded! Now, I play on some hardcore songs, but I still need more practice, especially on fast songs! The idea is great, there is no other game like DDR (ITG is ok, but PIU sucks!). And yes I'm into FPS games, but this makes a great exception! 
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