Dancing Eyes (World, DC2/VER.B)

Dancing Eyes is a 1996 puzzle game for four players from Namco that presents a unique twist on classic arcade gameplay. Players must strategically clear outlined areas on a screen filled with panels, effectively "de-clothing" animated characters in a process reminiscent of the earlier Konami title Amidar. Successfully completing a level triggers a brief “Show Time” sequence where players can manipulate a camera view to observe the character's dance animation. A variety of power-ups are available to assist players, ranging from extra lives and area-of-effect panel destruction to speed boosts and time freezes, adding layers of strategy and challenge. The game’s visual style features distinct character designs, with some appearing differently depending on the regional release version. While seemingly lighthearted, Dancing Eyes offers a surprisingly intricate puzzle experience that will appeal to fans of pattern recognition and arcade classics. Running on Namco's System 11 hardware, the title includes a selection of selectable voices and visual options accessible through in-game codes.