Octopus. Octopus Dance is a rhythm game which plays by using the GamePad's Control Sticks and Gyro Sensor. Players must memorize and replicate the actions performed by the instructor on screen. Development Development started shortly after the release of Wii Sports Resort and was made at a time when the Wii U hadn't been finalized yet which led to the team experimenting with different prototypes. One of said prototypes involved the use of a gyroscope which directly led to Shigeru Miyamoto incorporating the technology into the Nintendo 3DS. The team's goal was to create a product that showcased all the features the new console could do. This led to a problem, as unlike the similar Wii Sports, the games were not inherently related. Early on one staff member suggested that they attempt to do something that would unite the various Nintendo franchises. As the team considered this too grand a concept, the idea was at first not taken seriously. The developers initially decided to present the theme as an "Expo" which lead to the theme park concept. Although most attractions were easy to theme, the team struggled with some: Metroid Blast was initially themed around Star Fox, while at one point it was considered to theme Donkey Kong Crash Course around either ExciteBike or 1080° Snowboarding. Reception The game has received positive reviews from video games critics, praising its party atmosphere and attractions, especially the way they are developed and built up, with a few being critical of simply showing Wii U GamePad capabilities. IGN praised the game for showing the Wii U capabilities, its gameplay, its detailed and HD graphics and claiming that "Wii Sports has met its match", giving it an 8.7 score. Sales By March 2014, the game had sold 3.09 million copies, and by December 2014, it had sold 4.44 million units worldwide. , the game has sold 5.20 million copies. Notes References External links 2012 video games Crossover video games Minigame compilations Nintendo Network games Pack-in video games Video games developed in Japan Video games set in amusement parks Video games about size change Wii U eShop games Wii U games Wii U-only games Nintendo games Multiplayer and single-player video games Asymmetrical multiplayer video games Video games scored by Ryo Nagamatsu