B-Boy

In a nutshell:
Half rhythm action game, half beat them-up (without the violence) this is that rarest of games: a hip-hop themed title that isnt all about ultra violence and sweary pimps. Instead its just you and the dancemat against the world.

The lowdown:
If you already knew that B-Boys mean breakdancing then there is probably little chance you wont enjoy this cleverly conceived dance off simulator. Designed almost like a beat them-up you have to prove your superior dancing skills in a minute long outbreak of acrobatics against a rival. Using four basic moves you are able to string combos together, earning extra moves as you progress through the story mode. You also have to keep the rhythm of the music with the shoulder buttons or youll risk falling flat on your face. Waiting for your go in a match can become a bore and the game menus and interface are unnecessarily obscure, but the superb soundtrack ensures that Hip-Hop fans are unlikely to care too much. With some superb animation this is one of the most assured and inventive music games for ages.

Most exciting moment:
With a game as adversarial as this its unsurprising to find that the two-player mode against a fellow human is the best way to play it. It also solves the problem of having to wait for your go too, since this time can be handsomely filled goading your rival into making a mistake.