- November 4, 2010
- Rare
Kinect Sports
The official sports package of Microsoft's Kinect does exactly what it says on the tin: It provides some awesome sports mini-games that make it perfect for party play, all whilst showing off exactly Microsoft's brand new hardware can do
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Kinect Sports is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Rare and was released on November 4, 2010. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.
Kinect Sports is a sports video game developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360. The game utilizes the Kinect motion-sensing peripheral. The game is a collection of six sports simulations and eight mini-games, designed to demonstrate the motion-sensing capabilities of Kinect. The six sports included are: ten-pin bowling, boxing, track and field, table tennis, beach…
- Kinect Sports: Season 2 offers a great variety of sports, including tennis, skiing, golf, and darts, making it enjoyable for all ages and perfect for family fun.
- The game features improved graphics and responsive motion controls, enhancing the overall gaming experience compared to its predecessor.
- It provides a good workout and is entertaining for both casual and competitive play, making it a great choice for parties and family gatherings.
- Some sports, like baseball and football, have been criticized for being glitchy and lacking depth, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- The game can feel repetitive when played solo, and certain mechanics, such as the tennis controls, may not meet expectations for realism.
- There are additional costs for some extra content, which can be disappointing for players expecting a complete experience out of the box.
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The graphics in the game have received positive feedback for their significant improvement over the previous installment, with many praising the attention to detail and overall quality. However, some reviewers noted that while the visuals are well-executed, they fall short in realism and could have been more ambitious. Overall, the graphics enhance the enjoyment of the new sports, despite some concerns about repetitiveness in gameplay.
“All the new sports are enjoyable, and the graphics are much improved from the previous game.”
“Excellent graphics, though the voiceover is a bit repetitive.”
“The sports are better than season 1, and the graphics and little touches are well done.”
“The sports are better than season 1, and the graphics and little touches are well done, but as far as being realistic, it loses points there.”
“Some events are potentially lacking in depth and can get repetitive when playing solo; the graphics could have been more ambitious.”
Kinect Sports Review
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better overall demonstration of what Microsoft's Kinect accessory brings to the table than the one found in Kinect Sports. Even with the few minor faults here and there, the game still features enough variety and fun to get your money's worth out of it. While the package certainly holds its own as a traditional sports competition, the party mode is where the game truly shines. If you're one of the ones who've invested in Microsoft's newest motion control toy, this is definitely a game you'll want to put at the top of your wish list.
80%Kinect Sports Review
The official sports package of Microsoft's Kinect does exactly what it says on the tin: It provides some awesome sports mini-games that make it perfect for party play, all whilst showing off exactly Microsoft's brand new hardware can do
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kinect Sports is a sport game.
Kinect Sports is available on Xbox 360 and Xbox.
Kinect Sports was released on November 4, 2010.
Kinect Sports was developed by Rare.
Kinect Sports has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics.
Kinect Sports is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
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