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Bust A Move: Dance & Rhythm Action/Bust A Groove is a rhythm game for the Sony PlayStation released in 1998. The game was developed by Metro and published by Japanese multimedia publisher Enix in Japan, published in North America by now defunct 989 Studios and published in Europe by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. One of the first rhythm games to follow in the wake of PaRappa the Rappers unexpected popularity, the game combined PaRappa the Rapper inspired rhythm based gameplay with elements of fighting games, including special moves designed to damage the opponent and head to head competitive play. The Japanese version is titled Bust A Move: Dance & Rhythm Action (バスト ア ムーブ Dance & Rhythm Action), but in all other regions it was released as Bust A Groove, to avoid a trademark conflict with the Japanese puzzle game Puzzle Bobble, which was released in North America and Europe as Bust A Move. The sequel, Bust A Groove 2, unlike its predecessor, wasn't planned to be released in Europe, and Bust A Move: Dance Summit 2001, the third game in the series, was released only in Japan on the PlayStation 2.

The game play revolves around the beat of the music playing, displaying arrows that correspond to directions on the D Pad, as well as the symbols for the circle and X button. By every fourth beat of the song, the player must match the commands on the screen, causing their character to complete a dance move, or else it is considered a miss. When the player performs a combo of eight dance moves, advanced paths with more complex moves allows the player to earn more points. The player also uses a "Jammer" as an attack to interrupt rivals, which can also be dodged by a somersault move. This was used by pressing the square button by causing the player to do the back flip, and avoid the "Jammer".

NameAgeDance StyleJammerInfoHeat19BreakdanceA giant flame comes down on the opponentHe is the "poster boy" of this game. He used to be a racer, but hasn't returned to the track because he was nearly incinerated when he was involved in a terrible accident. Luckily, he made a total recovery with the ability to manipulate fire. Frida17West Coast Hip HopShe paints a wolf's head, which bites the opponentShe is an artist who lives in a shack. Her ambition is to use the Groovetron to give life to her paintings. Her favorite word is "Life". Strike21Gangsta WalkingShoots the opponent with his two gunsHe is from a notorious street gang, and managed to do something bad to get in the state penitentiary. He is gathering his fellow prisoners to form a dance team, called "The Ball and Chain Revue." Strike's favorite word is "Freedom. "Hamm30Detroit ModernA giant hamburger squishes the opponentHe used to be a great dancer, but his love for junk food has left him somewhat chubby. He became a hamburger joint employee to satisfy his craving for junk food. He wants to use the Groovetron to help him diet. His favorite word is "Move". Shorty12Candy Hip HopGiant pieces of candy that fall on her opponentShe is the daughter of a diplomat father and a supermodel mother. Obviously, Shorty lives in a rich family with nothing better to do than dance with Columbo, her pet mouse. Her love for outdated music drives her to madness at a flea market, where she frantically searches for 8 track tapes. Her favorite word is "Friendship". Kelly23Soul Bump & GrindA burst of sparkling energy is gathered in her rattle and thrown at the opponentShe is a secretary who has a fetish with everything infantile (related to babies), and wants to find a man. She bought her rubber suit to dress in when she is a guest at secret parties. She seems worried about her new rubber suit; this may be due to its cost. Gas O15HouseTraps the opponent in a gas chamberGas O first became interested in becoming a scientist when he was eight. Now at 15, he has accomplished several outstanding tasks, including consulting for NASA, logging time on a particle accelerator, and studying the gaseous elements in his laboratory. Gas O hopes to use the Groovetron to develop the ultimate gas. Pinky DiamondUnknownMotownGiant tarot cards fall around the opponent, cursing them She is a stripper, fortune teller, a professional contract killer, and she does hair. It's no wonder she's so weird. She has the power to see into your lover's heart and claims to know you better than you know yourself. Your secrets are nowhere near being safe close to her!Hiro20DiscoAn autographed picture of himself crashes onto the opponentHiro is a narcissistic disco loving character. He lives in a costly tiny apartment where he works with his computer until Saturday night, when his playboy antics really take off. Don't even begin to try to match his Saturday night standards—he is truly one of a kind. His favorite word is "Split". Kitty N
(Kitty Nakajima)16JazzA white crescent shaped boomerang with a pink heart on it is thrown at the opponentThis lovable TV star is on break from the hit TV show "Love Love Senshi Miracle 5." She wants to use the Groovetron's power to make her the ultimate TV star. She has bought the penthouse floor of a building and converted it into her private dancing studio, just for the purposes of attracting more people.

NameAgeDance StyleJammerInfoRobo ZUnknownVogueA blast of shock inducing wavesRobo Z was constructed by a tyrannical organization only known as "Secret X." Robo Z was built for the sole purpose of harnessing total power of the Groovetron. Robo Z is 50 feet tall on the final level, but on other stages, he is about the same height as normal characters. He is unlocked by finishing the game on Hard difficulty after the first run through, or after completing two run throughs at an easier level. CapoeiraUnknownCapoeiraA wall of energy dazes the opponentCapoeira, individually known as Kiki and Lala, have come to Earth to collect Japanese billboards to construct a giant fan. They are also here to display the power of the Groovetron, their special "dancing energy" invention. Unlocked by finishing the game on Medium after the first completion. ColumboUnknownCandy Hip HopGiant pieces of candy fall on his opponentColumbo is Shorty's pet mouse, whom she keeps in her chest pocket while dancing. He is unlocked by finishing the game on Medium difficulty or higher with Shorty after the first run through, but will also jump out of Shorty's pocket and dance with her should she successfully execute a level seven freeze. Burger DogUnknownDetroit ModernA giant hamburger squishes the opponentBurger Dog is the dog that runs the restaurant in Hamm's stage. Is unlocked by playing the game through on Medium difficulty or higher with Hamm after the first completion.

An arcade edition of Bust A Move, although released only in Japan, held the title of Bust A Groove. The controls are the same as the PlayStation version but the controller is significantly different. The player now has to press the giant Left, Up and Right buttons in a giant pad and step on a footpedal for the 'Down' command while the action buttons (Square, X etc. ), are replaced by a giant "Dance!" button. The buttons also have to be pressed in a rhythmic manner or still be counted as a "miss". A Jammer button is also included. The arcade version features only five stages (Robo Zs stage always being the last one).

Hyper magazine reviewed the PlayStation game and gave it a 91% score. Next Generation reviewed the PlayStation version, rating it four stars out of five, and stated that "Bust A Move is definitely an idea whose time has come, and it helps bridge the gap between hardcore gaming and mass culture appeal. It doesn't hurt that it's also a serious blast to play." Next Generation also reviewed the U. S. PlayStation version, rating it four stars out of five, and stated that "Overwhelmingly infectious tunes that have been translated to English for the U. S., hordes of secret dancers, and stages, charming touches such as secondary animations in stages for players who execute tough movies, and a clever, though not entirely unique, concept make Bust A Groove a game that deserves to find an audience in the U. S."

In Japan, Game Machine listed Bust a Groove on their April 1, 1999 issue as being the third most successful dedicated arcade game of the month.