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Kinect Sports Rivals

The single player, story mode, and challenges contain more than enough content to keep solo players occupied, the real fun is in being able to experience this game with others, where Kinect Sports Rivals shines.
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74%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
80% User Score Based on 50 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 8 reviews

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About Kinect Sports Rivals

Kinect Sports Rivals is a single player and multiplayer sport game with a kids theme. It was developed by Rare and was released on April 8, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Kinect Sports Rivals is the next generation of the best-selling Kinect franchise, Kinect Sports, that brings your favorite sports back in re-imagined ways, and delivers new sports and events made possible with Xbox One’s revolutionary technology. Kinect Sports Rivals puts you in the game like never before, tracks your movements and expressions with incredible accuracy, and offers never-ending comp…

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Reviews

80%Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions

  • Great family game that keeps kids active indoors, especially on rainy days.
  • Variety of sports available, with fun and engaging gameplay for all ages.
  • Kinect functionality works well, providing a good workout and interactive experience.
  • Some sports, like soccer, are limited in gameplay and can feel repetitive.
  • Kinect recognition can be inconsistent, making it difficult for younger players.
  • Limited number of sports and some features feel underdeveloped compared to previous Kinect titles.
  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted as a key element, with players finding it entertaining and often hilarious to watch others engage in the gameplay, making it a popular choice for family fun.

    • “When we want to tire the kids out, this is one of our first choices, and some of the games are hilarious to watch people playing.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch; it keeps everyone laughing and engaged.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates funny moments that catch you off guard and make you burst out laughing.”
  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are well-received, featuring a charming art style and offering a variety of customization options that enhance the overall visual experience.

    • “The game features a charming art style with lots of customization options.”
    • “The graphics work very well and enhance the overall experience.”
  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story mode and challenges offer ample content for solo players, but the game truly excels in its multiplayer experience, highlighting the enjoyment of playing with others.

    • “The single-player story mode and challenges contain more than enough content to keep solo players occupied.”
    • “The real fun is in being able to experience this game with others, where Kinect Sports Rivals shines.”
  • gameplay

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally passable and offers a decent experience, but the interface often hinders enjoyment, detracting from the overall package.

    • “The package as a whole is good enough to not be an embarrassment, but there are far too many times where the interface gets in the way of the entertainment that the generally passable gameplay provides.”
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Kinect Sports Rivals is a sport game with kids theme.

Kinect Sports Rivals is available on Xbox One and Xbox.

Kinect Sports Rivals was released on April 8, 2014.

Kinect Sports Rivals was developed by Rare.

Kinect Sports Rivals has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Kinect Sports Rivals for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Kinect Sports Rivals is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Sports Champions 2, MotionSports: Play for Real, Active Life: Explorer, Kinect Sports, Eleven Table Tennis and others.