Brunswick Bowling is realistic style bowling game for the Kinect. From the physics of the ball to the official Brunswick accessories and the quirky scoreboard animations, the game offers an authentic bowling experience.
GAME: Brunswick Pro Bowling
REVIEW SCORE: 4/10
The biggest issue with the game is repetition. The game tries to add various modes and game styles to promote the play value, but what you are really getting are slight variations of the same thing. The only interesting game mode is called "Spares" where you are challenged with splits and other difficult set ups and challenged to complete the spare.
By winning events and leagues, you earn cash to spend at the Brunswick Pro Shop. Here, you can update your look and upgrade your stats via shirts, shoes, writs guards and bowling balls.
FITNESS SCORE: 1/10
As you may imagine, the only activity taking place here is the repeated motion of swinging your are back and forth. At least in real bowling weight of the ball adds to strain.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Since each frame is pretty much identical to any other, you can actually set yourself up to throw strikes almost every time by learning where to stand and how to throw. I would stand just slightly to the left and throw my hand (righty) straight up. I was able to bowl a 300 in this title after perfecting my motions.
- In the shop, you can view each locked item to find out how to unlock it. This will help you figure out which modes and approaches are needed to unlock the various achievements associated with purchasing various accessories.
- When playing in tournaments or leagues, you can quit out of the match if it looks like you are going to lose. This is useful if you are trying to earn various achievements or unlock progress by finishing high during certain matches.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
GAME COMPLETED #14: YOUR SHAPE: FITNESS EVOLVED WITH DLC
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved is an exercise and fitness game presented by UbiSoft. It focuses heavily on following on screen prompts as well as audio cues to help lead you through fitness routines.
GAME: Your Shape: Fitness Evolved (With DLC)
REVIEW SCORE: 8/10
One of the most intriguing things about this game is the user interface. Instead of the floating hand cursors that are utilized in most Kinect titles, Your Shape: FE uses a projected image of yourself that acts as the controller. You can use your feet to select panels on the ground that activate certain actions. You also use your hands to choose menu options. Your projected image also allows for more accuracy during exercises than you may get while using a cartoony avatar as other Kinect games offer.
In addition to the fitness classes offered by this title, there are various gym games that offers extra fun. Gym games include block punching, light stepping, block balancing, and hula hoops.
The game offers several DLC packs, a few of which add additional achievements to the game (1 DLC is free!). The DLC classes add extra variety to the already existing exercises.
Fitness Score: 10/10
It is no surprise that this title receives a high fitness score, seeing as the game is a fitness oriented title. The game allows varying degrees of activity based on your fitness level. Just remember to stretch before playing and take breaks as needed.
Tips and Tricks:
-Although I don't recommend it, you can change your weight in-game to help increase calorie burning efficiency (for achievements). The higher the weight, the faster the calories are burned.
-Visit Yourshapecenter.com to view your progress as well as unlock certain achievements.
- The DLC exercises count towards your calorie count. So, if you are going for the full gamerscore for this title, it would benefit you to play all DLC programs so you can accumulate calories to work towards your calorie milestone achievements.
GAME: Your Shape: Fitness Evolved (With DLC)
REVIEW SCORE: 8/10
One of the most intriguing things about this game is the user interface. Instead of the floating hand cursors that are utilized in most Kinect titles, Your Shape: FE uses a projected image of yourself that acts as the controller. You can use your feet to select panels on the ground that activate certain actions. You also use your hands to choose menu options. Your projected image also allows for more accuracy during exercises than you may get while using a cartoony avatar as other Kinect games offer.
In addition to the fitness classes offered by this title, there are various gym games that offers extra fun. Gym games include block punching, light stepping, block balancing, and hula hoops.
The game offers several DLC packs, a few of which add additional achievements to the game (1 DLC is free!). The DLC classes add extra variety to the already existing exercises.
Fitness Score: 10/10
It is no surprise that this title receives a high fitness score, seeing as the game is a fitness oriented title. The game allows varying degrees of activity based on your fitness level. Just remember to stretch before playing and take breaks as needed.
Tips and Tricks:
-Although I don't recommend it, you can change your weight in-game to help increase calorie burning efficiency (for achievements). The higher the weight, the faster the calories are burned.
-Visit Yourshapecenter.com to view your progress as well as unlock certain achievements.
- The DLC exercises count towards your calorie count. So, if you are going for the full gamerscore for this title, it would benefit you to play all DLC programs so you can accumulate calories to work towards your calorie milestone achievements.
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