Just Dance: Decades of Hits Review

Just Dance: Decades of Hits is a solid entry to the series, largely because it finally stops chasing the current charts and embraces the songs people actually want to dance to. This 35-track lineup spans the 1970s to the 2020s, giving the game a rare cross-generational appeal... even if its new features and technical presentation do not always match the strength of its soundtrack.

Rather than a traditional yearly release, the core dancing remains unchanged, but the decade-focused structure gives the tracklist more personality and makes it easier to build a party playlist that works for parents, kids, and everyone in between.

The song selection is easily the best reason to pick this up. From ABBA’s “Mamma Mia” and Madonna’s “Into the Groove” to the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe,” and Bad Bunny’s “NUEVAYoL,” the lineup mixes genuine classics with modern hits in a way recent Just Dance games have struggled to do.

The 1980s and 1990s have some bangers. “It’s Tricky,” “Uptown Girl,” “Jump,” “Wannabe,” and “Around the World” create a run of recognizable, high-energy tracks that feel built for a living room full of people arguing over who gets to be a Spice Girl. For any millennial child like myself… Tons of songs there I love.

The 2000s definitely have some bops too, with *NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye,” TLC’s “No Scrubs,” and Gorillaz’ “Feel Good Inc.” giving the middle of the tracklist some real weight. All of these karaoke classics lend well to this dance game as well. The 2010s and 2020s are less consistently exciting, but Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Bad Bunny help the modern section finish on a stronger note.

If you only have time for a handful of dances, these are the tracks that best show off what Decades of Hits does well:

• “Wannabe” by Spice Girls is the obvious highlight. It returns with an all-new five-coach routine, making it a perfect group dance and one of the most fun additions to the series in years.
• “Mamma Mia” by ABBA is a classic crowd-pleaser and a smart choice for the 1970s section.
• “Into the Groove” by Madonna nails the 1980s aesthetic, with a bold, era-appropriate routine that feels tailor-made for Just Dance.
• “Bye Bye Bye” by NSYNC is a fantastic 2000s pick, bringing a recognizable pop hit and enough personality to keep high energy.
• “NUEVAYoL” by Bad Bunny gives the 2020s section some much-needed identity and makes the modern half of the tracklist feel less like an afterthought.

Including five alternate choreographies also adds replay value. The Extreme Version of “Wannabe” stands out for players who want a real challenge, while sillier variants give groups a reason to revisit songs they have already mastered.... I for one could not do past medium.

The biggest new feature is Adventure Mode, which follows Lyra Gigavolt as she travels through six decade-themed worlds to rescue her father, Dr. Gigavolt. It is a light story, but it gives the song list a sense of progression that recent entries have lacked. I had a lot of fun with this! Only took a few hours if you run levels back to back to complete.

Each world is tied to a different era and includes dance challenges, trivia questions, sorting mini-games, and unlockable rewards. It is not the most unique thing ever, and the writing can feel a little too forced, but it is a genuinely fun way to discover the tracklist rather than scrolling through menus.

The mode supports up to six players locally. Everyone can then earn points through dances and mini-games together, making a solo checklist into a combined, slightly competitive night in with friends. If you are fans of Party Mode or Workout Mode, fear not! Both of those are still included.

Beyond Adventure Mode, Decades of Hits makes a few welcome quality-of-life improvements. Players can once again create multiple Dancer Cards, restoring proper profiles for friends and family instead of forcing everyone else to play as guests.

The game also supports up to six local players, with phones usable as controllers through the Just Dance Controller app. That removes some of the hardware barrier for larger groups, though the phone-camera option remains limited to single-player.

The unified library is another smart addition. If you own Just Dance 2023 through Just Dance 2026, all of your owned songs appear in one place on the same console, making this feel less like another separate annual purchase and more like the center of a growing music library.

For all its playlist strengths, this is still a conservative Just Dance game. The core gameplay has barely evolved, Joy-Con tracking continues to be forgiving to the point of letting arm-waving produce respectable scores, and the menus still feel busier than they should.

The 35-song count is also noticeably smaller than recent entries, and some fans may miss the depth of alternate routines and harder choreographies. The decade theme is a great idea, but the free-play organization could make those eras clearer instead of scattering them across playlists. Will there be DLC? We shall see!!

Just Dance: Decades of Hits does not reinvent the wheel, but it remains a fun ride regardless. The soundtrack is, in my opinion, the best in years, Adventure Mode gives the package a reason to keep playing, and the return of multiple Dancer Cards makes it far better suited to households and parties.

It is not the most innovative Just Dance release... but it might be the most fun one in a long time. For new players, returning fans, and anyone who has ever wanted to see their family attempt “Wannabe” together, this is an easy recommendation.