Dance Central 2 The closest thing to real dance instruction in a video game Dance Central 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, with spot-on motion detection, clear instructions on complex dance moves. This version adds two-player simultaneous dancing and a great fitness mode. For now, assuming you’re committed to learning each dance at the highest levels, it’s the best fitness game on the Kinect. Rating by steve: 5.0 [ Read More ]
Just Dance 3 A dance game that stresses fun and fitness more than precision dancing–and works. Just Dance 3 is not Dance Central, nor does it try to be. While Dance Central focuses on teaching you precise whole body dance moves, Just Dance focuses more on the sheer fun of dancing, especially in a group. Fun choreography, a great selection of songs, and an innovative “create your own dances” features [ Read More ]
Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster A fair game for kids that falls short of the lofty standards that the characters on which it is based set. At first glance, it seems like a great idea: have Elmo and Cookie Monster teach kids some life lessons while wearing them out in front of the TV. Unfortunately, the magic of the TV hardly translates to this title of cheap cartoony graphics [ Read More ]
Wipeout: In the Zone A mostly accurate but disappointing simulation of the TV show. Wipeout: In the Zone features the same obstacle courses you’ll see in the TV show. However, its motion control accuracy with the Kinect is abysmal, which will result in a lot of trial and error before you get it right. It’s entertaining for a little while to see your character wipe out in a hundred ways, [ Read More ]