This has been one of, if not the funnest games I have played so far for the Kinect. It also marks the first Kinect game that I have completed that offers downloadable content achievements. It was a great game but left me with two sprained ankles for over a week thanks to Track and Field. Here is the review:
GAME: Kinect Sports (with DLC)
REVIEW SCORE: 9/10
The most impressive aspect of this game was the accuracy in which the Kinect sensor was able to track my movements and motions. I have played other titles where my experience was quickly effected by poor sensor control. This is not to say that I had 0 problems throughout my playing, but it was a very fun and fulfilling ride.
The game has 5 different sports to choose from, as well as several mini-games that add new depth and challenge. The sports included in the title are Bowling, Track and Field, Boxing, Table Tennis, and Volley Ball. I found that bowling was probably my favorite of the sports.
Aside from the superb play mechanics, I was also wowed by solid graphics and crisp audio. To add a little something special, the game has incorporated clips from famous songs such as "Just Dance", "We are the Champions", and "Hollaback Girl", as well has many others.
The DLC adds several new achievements totaling 250GS. The best part, the DLC is free! It adds new mini-game variants to the existing pool of games.
Personal note: I almost bowled a perfect game! I was only 1 pin short :(
FITNESS SCORE: 7/10
With so many game types, there is no shortage of exercise. Bowling, Table Tennis, and Boxing do a good job keeping your arms moving, while Track and Field will have you running like a maniac. Remember not to overdo it though. As mentioned above, I did sprain my ankles during Track and Field and had ankle pains for over a week. Be sure to stretch before and after strenuous activities, and be sure to stay hydrated and take breaks when needed.
I was sweating buckets while playing this game.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
-Rare did a great job with creating guides and videos to help us gamers earn the achievements. Check out their guides here.
-The DLC for the game is free of charge. You can download it here.
-For the Track and Field events that require running on the track (Sprint and Hurdles), you can increase your performance by achieving a boost start and boost finish. To get the boost start, get into a crouching position with one leg back (like a real runner). At the third heartbeat, stand up and start running. If you are a little early, you will be penalized with a false start, but you will get a do-over. For the boost finish, put your arms straight out behind you as you near the finish line. This will speed you up and the very end.
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I focused on one sport at a time. It really helped me focus on what I was doing.
ReplyDeleteSome of it is highly luck based, like getting over 250 points in bowling.
The link I provided for the Rare site offers several achievement guide videos that will help.
Otherwise it is just a matter of learning the motions and practicing until you get it down (and try not to hurt yourself in the process).
If you have any specific questions regarding any of the achievements, feel free to send me an xbox message.
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