Dance Central 2 is a rhythm video game developed for the Xbox 360, building on the gameplay mechanics of its predecessor. Players mimic dance moves tracked by the Kinect to earn points, with increased difficulty presenting more complex routines. New features include voice control, simultaneous multiplayer modes, enhanced fitness tracking, and a customizable practice mode, alongside a campaign showcasing diverse dance crews.
The core gameplay in Dance Central 2 is mostly identical to the original Dance Central. Players perform given dance moves, which are tracked by the Kinect. The more accurately the player performs the move, the more points he/she scores. Higher difficulties increase move complexity, and the margin for error is reduced.
Features new to Dance Central 2 include voice control, simultaneous two player gameplay in both cooperative and competitive modes with drop in/drop out functionality, an improved fitness mode, a more in-depth and customizable `Break it Down` mode, allowing the player to practice only specific moves in a routine, and a campaign mode featuring dance crews of various styles.