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Kinect: A Guide to What's Hot and What's Not
Kinect: A Guide to What's Hot and What's Not-January 2024
Jan 6, 2025 4:24 AM

  Microsoft has a lot to be pleased about at the moment, with the worldwide launch of the publisher's motion-sensing control system Kinect already making headlines after selling 1 million units globally in its first 10 days on the market.

  Today, Microsoft launches the Kinect in Australia, complete with 3D depth-perception sensors, full-body control, and 15 software titles. We know that having that many games available at once can be a bit daunting, especially when dealing with a new technology. So, to make things easier, we're giving you a simple guide to the biggest Kinect games reviewed on GameSpot AU to make choosing between them easier.

  Already got an Xbox 360? Then you can snap up a Kinect bundle starting today that includes a Kinect camera and Kinect Adventures for A$198. Kinect and Xbox 360 console bundles will start from A$449 and vary by retailer, so shop around.

  Of the 15 Kinect titles at launch, four are from Microsoft and the rest come from third-party developers. Without further ado, here is what you can look forward to and which ones are worth your hard-earned dollars:

  Kinect Adventures

  GameSpot score: 7

  Mini-review: This motion-based minigame collection is inconsistent, but it gives you a good excuse to start leaping and scrambling around with your new Kinect.

  Fighters Uncaged

  GameSpot score: 2

  Mini-review: Poor motion controls and unrewarding gameplay prevent you from having any fun at all with this terrible fighting game.

  Kinectimals

  GameSpot score: 7.5

  Mini-review: The minigames are shallow and repetitive, but Kinectimals is too lovable to stay mad at for long.

  DanceMasters

  GameSpot score: 6

  Mini-review: Though the novel camera feature fuels some goofy fun, DanceMasters only holds lasting appeal for dedicated dance fiends.

  Kinect Sports

  GameSpot score: 7.5

  Mini-review: This motion-controlled sports collection doesn't do much for solo players, but it's fun to play with friends both locally and online.

  Dance Central

  GameSpot Score: 8.5

  Mini-review: Dance Central welcomes wallflowers and hot steppers out on the dance floor with great routines and engaging visuals.

  Your Shape: Fitness Evolved

  GameSpot Score: 7

  Mini-review: It's not the evolution the title leads you to believe, but this fitness product is a good first step at using Kinect as an exercise tool.

  Sonic Free Riders

  GameSpot Score: 4.5

  Mini-review: Lousy controls hinder almost every attempt Sonic Free Riders makes at being a fun racing game.

  Kinect Joy Ride

  GameSpot Score: 6.5

  Mini-review: This motion-controlled racer is fun, but it'd undoubtedly be better if you could play it with a regular controller.

  For a full list of games that support the camera accessory, check out our Kinect Launch Centre here.

  With such a wide diversity of review scores for the device's launch software, will you be picking up Microsoft's motion-sensing hardware? Tell us in the comments below!

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