Just Dance 2025 – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Just Dance 2025

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75%

WISE Score

The annual dance party returns with 40 new tracks to get your family sweating, laughing, and occasionally looking ridiculous together.

Just Dance 2025

game

2024

75%

WISE Score

The annual dance party returns with 40 new tracks to get your family sweating, laughing, and occasionally looking ridiculous together.

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Screenwise Verdict

Just Dance 2025 is one of those rare games that actually delivers on the 'family fun' promise without being cringey or painful for adults. It's not going to win innovation awards—you're literally following on-screen dancers—but it gets sedentary kids moving and creates genuine together-time.

The Workout Mode is legitimately useful if you're trying to make fitness appealing to kids who'd rather eat dirt than go for a run. And unlike most 'active' games, this one has staying power because the music is current and the difficulty scales well.

Yes, the song list will get old. Yes, you'll look ridiculous. Yes, your teen might roll their eyes at first. But there's something about dancing badly together as a family that just works. It's screen time that doesn't feel like screen time, and in 2025, that's worth something.

Age Fit

Best for ages 6-14 as primary players, though younger kids can bounce along and adults genuinely enjoy it for fitness and family time. The E10+ rating is spot-on—kindergarteners can participate but may struggle with complex choreography.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Encourages physical activity and family bonding through dance. ESRB notes 'Mild Lyrics' which suggests some pop music themes but nothing inappropriate. Promotes cooperative play with up to 6 players, creates positive shared experiences, and focuses on movement rather than competition or conflict.

Imaginative

Limited creative expression—players follow choreographed routines rather than creating their own. The workout mode offers some customization for personal routines, but fundamentally this is an imitation game. It's fun and engaging but doesn't spark much original thought or open-ended play.

Safe

ESRB rated E10+ with only Mild Lyrics as a concern. Web search confirms 'Users Interact' but no online chat, and the ESRB listing shows 'In-Game Purchases' despite the provided data saying false—likely refers to song DLC. No toxic mechanics, no gambling elements, no predatory monetization. The camera-based gameplay is straightforward and the song selection leans kid-friendly according to Reddit parent reviews.

Enriching

Solid physical fitness benefits with dedicated Workout Mode that tracks calories and time. Gets kids (and adults) moving in an era of sedentary screen time. Builds coordination, rhythm, and can introduce diverse music styles. The family-together aspect creates shared memories. Not intellectually challenging, but the physical and social benefits are real and meaningful.

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Why It Might Be Great

Actually gets kids moving—the Workout Mode tracks calories and time, making exercise feel like play rather than punishment
Genuinely fun family activity that works across ages; up to 6 players can join simultaneously on Switch
PS5 version has camera scoring for all songs, making it more accessible for younger kids who struggle with controller timing
More kid-friendly song selection than previous years according to parent reviews
Creates those chaotic, laughing-so-hard-you-can't-breathe family moments that kids remember

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What to Watch For

Some songs have mild lyrics (think pop radio—nothing explicit but occasional romantic themes)
The same 40 songs can get repetitive after a few weeks; DLC song packs may tempt additional purchases
Camera/phone controls have been hit-or-miss in past versions, though 2025 reportedly improved
Requires decent space to play—you'll be flailing your arms around

Conversation Starters

"Which dance was the hardest for you? Want to practice it together until we nail it?"
"What kind of music do you like in the game? Should we look up more songs like that?"
"How do you feel after dancing for 20 minutes compared to sitting and playing other games?"
"Want to create a family dance tournament? We could make brackets and everything."

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