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Shiny hunting in Pokemon just got a new twist with PaPaSea’s unconventional setup using Dance Dance Revolution pad.
The innovative use of DDR pad allows PaPaSea to hunt shinies in two Pokemon games simultaneously.
PaPaSea’s setup has caught the attention of the Pokemon community, offering a unique approach to the rare shiny hunting process.
A Pokemon fan and streamer has come up with a weird way of playing the game so that they can hunt shinies in two titles at once. The setup has drawn the attention of the Pokemon community for its ingenuity and the ability to multitask.
Shiny hunting in Pokemon is serious business for some gamers. While shinies only offer a cosmetic advantage, finding one is a big deal for most fans. However, finding a shiny in a Pokemon game is extremely rare, outside of limited scripted encounters, so making the most of one’s time is important for those who intentionally hunt for them. This gamer’s setup may not be for everyone, but it could be a boon for those trying to get shinies readily.
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Pokemon fan and streamer PaPaSea shared their setup of using a Dance Dance Revolution pad to play Pokemon Emerald. Dance Dance Revolution is a rhythm game with a floor controller, allowing the player to input directional keys using their feet. The streamer has placed the pad under their desk, where they can tap on the buttons while seated. He showed a brief video demonstrating the capabilities, where his character can be seen repeatedly searching the tall grass for a shiny Wurmple. While he didn’t find anything during the one minute clip, he’s pointed out that he can now hunt for shinies in two different games at once, as this method leaves his hands completely free.
Players responding to the video have been quick to share how impressed they are. PaPaSea noted that he’ll be streaming with this setup in his hunt for shinies. While there are a lot of methods to help increase the chance of finding a shiny in Pokemon games, this particular trick isn’t something many fans have considered attempting.
Using Dance Dance Revolution Pads to Play Other Games
While Dance Dance Revolution still has a fanbase that regularly enjoys the title in arcades and at homes, the peripheral dance pad is also important to gamers for another reason. While PaPaSea is using the Dance Dance Revolution pad to make it easier to control the game, many use them for a completely opposite reason. A lot of gamers have streamed themselves playing non DDR-games with a Dance Dance Revolution pad, for the sake of novelty and making games harder for themselves. This could add an element of challenge to any game, but some of the most notorious attempts have included playing games like Elden Ring with a Dance Dance Revolution pad, making a tough game even harder to complete.
Pokemon Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more. Created by Satoshi Tajiri