Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise

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66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
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  1. XGN
    Feb 8, 2021
    75
    Fitness Boxing 2 is a decent fitness game that will get you to sweat, provided you can muster up the discipline. The game provides a good variety of exercises and incentives to come back each day. The best and worst part of Fitness Boxing is that it doesn't need any additional hardware but instead relies on joy-con movement, which isn't always very accurate. Fitness Boxing 2 is a good alternative to Ring Fit Adventure if you don't want any additional equipment.
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Dec 22, 2020
    75
    If you’re looking for some exercise, Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise is a good option on the Nintendo Switch. With the Just Dance series stagnating, and Ring Fit Adventure expensive, this is a solid alternative. Even if you aren’t a fan of boxing (I’m not), you’ll be able to enjoy this sequel.
  3. 4P.de
    Dec 18, 2020
    75
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. Meristation
    Dec 5, 2020
    75
    Rhythm & Exercise is a game that aims to keep us healthy and fit while having fun. It offers a correct customization of training and alarms so as not to forget the session. As well as complete statistics of the exercises and calories burned. A good option for beginners of this activity.
  6. The Games Machine
    Dec 3, 2020
    75
    Ringfit Boxing 2 is a strange mix between WiiFt and Just Dance, but it works. Since you can’t get out a lot nowadays, if you like training having a fitness app you can use and enjoy everywhere may be a good idea. Motion detection is quite accurate and the daily training program has a good variety of exercises. It won't last forever, but it should do its job until the lockdown ends.
  7. IGN Italia
    Dec 2, 2020
    75
    A fun game that allows you to practice fitboxe at home, with a nice variety of contents and a great soundtrack.
  8. Jeuxvideo.com
    Dec 2, 2020
    75
    The concept remains the same and wisely: the formula works, it allows you to exercise, to work your cardiovascular system, even to strengthen your muscles for the most motivated and this without having to move away from home.

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 8 out of 19
  1. Bugaloo
    Dec 8, 2020
    3
    The game idea is great. I was exited to get some good exercise and burn some calories. But after playing the first time I noticed how bad itThe game idea is great. I was exited to get some good exercise and burn some calories. But after playing the first time I noticed how bad it was in terms of registering your punches. I quickly figured out that for the game to register a perfect score you would have to punch earlier. In general that would not be an inconvenience if you don’t care about getting a good score and just want to sweat a little. Also wouldn’t generally be a problem if you naturally don’t care much about rhythm in general. But when you hear the beat and try punching with it you get a missed you start to get frustrated. I tried ignoring it and just focus on burning some calories. But the further you advance the more noticeable this problem becomes. The more combos you want to make the more you miss if you are one ti fall into the music rhythm. Then it just becomes confusing and stressing. It gets frustrating pretty quick after that. After trying a second time I just realized I had wasted my money with this game. It ended up being more frustrating than enjoyable. And there is no way one can focus on exercise if you are feeling frustrated constantly. I have read reviews of people who say this problem won’t happen if you play it on table top mode. Well now I’ll have to wear my glasses to throw some punches because otherwise it won’t register on time? Maybe if you think you’ll be ok with it, I’m glad for you. But it is just too annoying for me that after paying $50 you also have to deal with these things. If you want to buy it, I would recommend you check out the demo version first. And if you think something is inconvenient or uncomfortable, just know, this won’t be fixed on the full version. The discomfort is just going to get worse.… Full Review »
  2. Gumdrop
    Aug 16, 2022
    4
    It's a good concept, but done poorly. It doesn't actually matter what punches you throw. As long as it registers some sort of punch, it'llIt's a good concept, but done poorly. It doesn't actually matter what punches you throw. As long as it registers some sort of punch, it'll consider it done. I also find it fairly inconsistent in actually registering punches.

    My cousin has been a boxer since he was 12 and he played a couple of levels when he visited. So here's where the major issues lie. This is essentially shadow boxing. And as long as you're not throwing much power into your punches, you'll likely be ok. But the moment you add any actual power, you're injuring joints. If you're able to consistently control your punches, it's not too bad. But throw too much power and you risk injury. And once you start getting fatigued, control suffers and you're more likely to get sloppy. The second time I played, I was a bit sloppy on a punch and I strained my shoulder. Sure, if you're young and made of rubber and magic, then I'm sure you'll be ok. But for anyone else, this is probably a good way to hurt yourself.

    They also made zero effort with the warm-ups and cooldowns. Warm-ups are ok but not enough to be properly warmed up. But cool down is just a repeat of warm up. They didn't even bother to stop calling it warm-up when you're cooling down.

    And I really found it pretty dull. I don't find myself wanting to fire it up.    … Full Review »
  3. Adasc2906
    Jan 4, 2022
    6
    The idea is great but it gets repetitive really quick. But if you want to learn the basics of boxing then go for it.
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