When looking at other games, "In The Groove" Is the only other one that managed to get somewhat decent scores from players.
there are two ITG's out.
Yes, you can turn off the announcer,
and yes you can turn off the crowd.
Those choices are in the sound options.
I personally like to keep them on, they keep track of the combos for you. and make you feel bad if you miss arrows.
the crowd is funny, as they are very fickle. one moment they are cheering you on and totally on your side, then you miss one arrow and they boo you to no end!! just like real fans! hahaha!!!
Anyone seriously interested should check out this site.
DDRFreak.com
THis has all the songs of everygame, how to unlock everything, tips for doing tricks and advanced step patterns, arrow lists so you can look at the arrows, a store for your metal pads or accessories, that kinda thing.
Anyway,
DDR is a great game to have going on in the background during a party I have noticed, SOme people love to make fools of themselves, and others love to make fun of people making fools of themselves.
But everyone has fun.
Anyway.
I have every song unlocked on every game if anyone wants the unlock files and is in the NSL Utah area.