If you like that kind of thing...
I've spent some time recently playing and reviewing Just Dance 2 on the Wii. It's fun enough and will appeal to the millions who bought the original. But I couldn't help thinking that it was just the warm-up - literally - for the real thing. Yes, I'm talking about Dance Central on Kinect. The game is one of 19 Kinect-enabled titles that will launch in November (Kinect launches on Nov 10th in the UK for around �129 - plus the cost of a 360...). So dancing aside what other Kinect games can you expect to be playing in November?
As you would expect, given that Kinect is Microsoft's attempt to reposition the Xbox away from the traditional gaming market, the emphasis is very much on family accessibility. Halo fans should look away now...
"Kinect Adventures" is included with every Kinect sensor. The actions see you jump, dodge and kick your way through some pretty enough environments. I tried this and was pleasantly surprised, especially by the multiplayer. Not sure what the long-term potential is mind.
"Kinectimals" (10th November). A virtual pet game that I think my five year old daughter will probably love. Not Gears of War then.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 The Videogame" (19th November) - will the Kinect enabled parts actually make a difference to the game? Will you want to be standing up all the time "casting spells"? We'll see.
"Game Party: In Motion" (26th November). Not seen this one but you can expect plenty more titles like this for Kinect.
"Dance Central" (MTV Games/Harmonix) (10th November) - this is the one that will really sell Kinect and the Xbox to a whole new audience.
"Your Shape: Fitness Evolved" (10th November) - Workouts, calorie counters and the rest.
"The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout" (10th November) - more fitness stuff. Not in any way exciting.
"EA SPORTS Active 2" (19th November) - This and the Ubi one look like the best of the Kinect fitness titles.
"Zumba Fitness" (26th November) - More fitness. Detecting a trend here? This one has "latin themes".
"Get Fit With Mel B" (26th November) - Enough already.
"DanceEvolution" (10th November) - Not as good as Dance Central.
"Dance Paradise" (10th November) - Probably not as good as Dance Central either.
"Kinect Sports" (10th November) - Another launch day title. I've played this and again was pleasantly surprised. The hurdles in particular are a proper workout. More strenuous than Wii Sports then.
"MotionSports" (10th November) - Not played or seen. Ubisoft normally gets motion control though so hopes are relatively high.
"Sports Island Freedom" (26th November) - Remind you of a Nintendo title?
Thrills, Spills and All-Out Action
"Kinect Joy Ride" (10th November) - I played this and was disappointed by the imprecise controls. This was one of the only Kinect games I've played where a physical controller would have made more sense.
"Fighters Uncaged" (10th November) - Looks promising.
"SONIC FREE RIDERS" (10th November) - Again, will be keen to try this one.
"CROSSBOARD 7" (10th November) - Potentially a dark horse Kinect title..
Anyway, what do you think? Launch titles tempting you to jump in? Or are you leaving Kinect well alone?
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2010/oct/19/kinect-launch-titles
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