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Metacritic 666+

Bust a Groove 2

Metro Graphics|1999ActionSimulationFamily
PlayStation

LumiScore

62

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

45/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This classic PlayStation game offers a fun and engaging experience for children, focusing on rhythm and fighting mechanics. It's a straightforward game with no hidden costs or manipulative design elements.

Top Skills Developed

Memory & Attention5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Reaction Time5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
56
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)45/100

What your child develops

Bust a Groove 2 is a rhythm-action fighting game that promotes hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and quick reaction times. It also encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking as players learn character moves and counter opponents. The game provides adaptive challenges, keeping players engaged as they improve.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Bust a Groove 2 is a hybrid music/fighting game released in 2000 for the Sony PlayStation and is the sequel to Bust a Groove. The game was originally released in Japan as Bust a Move 2: Dance Tengoku Mix (バスト ア ムーブ2 ダンス天国MIX, Basuto a Mūbu 2: Dansu Tengoku Mix), and was never released in Europe.