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- Microsoft Game Studios
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- Microsoft Game Studios
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- Microsoft Game Studios
Kinect Sports Rivals
Released On: Apr 8, 2014
60
5.0
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 53 Critic Reviews
60
17% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
68% Mixed
36 Reviews
36 Reviews
15% Negative
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 53 Critic Reviews
60
17% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
68% Mixed
36 Reviews
36 Reviews
15% Negative
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
Rivals is responsive, accurate, deep, reliable and well integrated. It just needs the space. [June 2014, p.76]
Kinect Sports Rivals is a good game on the Xbox One but it's not the game that successfully turns Kinect into a true gaming medium.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 149 User Ratings
5.0
37% Positive
55 Ratings
55 Ratings
17% Mixed
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
46% Negative
68 Ratings
68 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 149 User Ratings
5.0
37% Positive
55 Ratings
55 Ratings
17% Mixed
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
46% Negative
68 Ratings
68 Ratings
I held off on buying this game because of the negative reviews about issues people were having with the kinect not responding well. Many reviews mentioned frustrating glitches. This was not the case for me. I played every sport several times this weekend and never had any problems once I tilted my kinect into the correct position. Great game and a lot of fun.
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Xbox One
If you have a family who likes getting together and play games like this, go ahead and pull the trigger -- all other curious parties should wait for a sale to compensate for the weak activities.
In a motion control game it is simple; control is paramount. When Kinect 2.0 behaves, Rare’s creation can be plenty of fun, especially in a social setting. But its lack of consistency breeds a sense of distrust in players, and with that the fun fades. It seems that flawless hands-free motion control applicable to a variety of living room environments continues to remain just out of our reach.
Yes, party games can be a bit grating, but Kinect Sports always managed a good mix where you could play seriously or play for laughs. Rivals does not have this same variety and, while it controls well, there is a definite loss of personality.
KSR is fun in short bursts. Any session beyond 20 minutes and you’ll be frustrated by the long load times, feel self-conscious because you look like a pillock, and get bored by the lack of challenge. The tech is there. Sadly, the game isn’t yet.
Kinect Sports Rivals answers the question “What has Rare been up to?”. Sadly, the game falls short of the mark on almost every category, with the biggest hit being on fun. With three of the six included events ranging from unpleasant to unplayable, you get dragged through dialogue I’d never, ever want to hear again.
Over all the game is just ok. The game play is fun but it gets very repetitive after a short while. The ability to create your own charters and the way the Kinect scans your face are some awesome. Unfortunately, it doesn't capitalize on that as the controls can be very frustrating; especially during the rock climbing events.
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Xbox One
The game is extremely fun to play with your family, although it is not as good as the older kinect games, it still servers a fun next gen kinect experience. What people seem to forget is that the game is a family game, not some run and gun call of duty game. The game would be a lot better if you had the choice to at least use a customizable xbox avatar, or your own personal avatar for your xbl account.
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Xbox One
I actually enjoy many Kinect games, but Sports Rivals was a let down. The avatar creator does not create an accurate player, most of the games are strenuous and some are even rehashes of previous ones. Wake boarding was fun but doesn't always function like it should. Soccer was just a flail-fest and you can pelvic thrust instead of kicking was actually pretty funny. The gun game **** the most. You don't even pull the trigger it just auto fires on it's own. Bowling was decent, rock climbing was fun but had some control issues, tennis was alright but also had minor control issues, There are much better Kinect games on the 360 and ultimately this game feels really rushed.
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Xbox One
Summary Kinect Sports Rivals captures your likeness as a champion and plunges you into a world of sports competition. Take on your friends, rivals and the entire world. Xbox Ones high-res camera instantly scans and creates a detailed, digital you, then drops your champion into the rich world of intense sports. With tracking not only of limbs, bu...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Apr 8, 2014
Developer:
- Microsoft Game Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
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