Kinect Adventures!

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  1. MarkFizz
    Nov 7, 2010
    9
    A fun little game that shows the potential for Kinect games in the future. It has slight issues with calibration, and it can get boring after awhile, and the obstacle game is tricky to play with two people. The best feature that it holds is that a second player can join in whenever and leave whenever. It's not meant to be played over and over again, but it can make as a good workout.A fun little game that shows the potential for Kinect games in the future. It has slight issues with calibration, and it can get boring after awhile, and the obstacle game is tricky to play with two people. The best feature that it holds is that a second player can join in whenever and leave whenever. It's not meant to be played over and over again, but it can make as a good workout. Overall it's worth a play or two.… Expand
  2. Fraincs
    Nov 5, 2010
    10
    I thought it would be the kind of game you try once and then run to buy new games. While it doesn't have a long lasting appeal it's the kind of game I'll play once in a while especially to show my friends how to use Kinect. River Rapids and Reflex Ridge are the best included games.
  3. Cyph
    Nov 4, 2010
    7
    Better than anticipated, however, it looses it's appeal quickly. Makes a decent party game.

    Calibration issues? Kinect works alright out of the box, but come on Critics. You have to calibrate Kinect just as you would a printer. Please the Calibration [smiley face] card before you write a review. After you calibrate the Kinect it is extraordinarily precise.
  4. Marsekay
    Nov 26, 2010
    1
    This kinect thing really is poor. i wish i had saved my money on this broken piece of rubbish.

    it doesnt work anywhere near as well as i had expected!

    im selling the 360 and buying a ps3 i want to play GT5!
  5. cwepahguy225
    Jul 6, 2014
    0
    Kinect is absolute rubbish. The motion is off, unresponsive, and just plain bad. The game is too hard because of the bad motion controls and just isn't fun. I also don't like Xbox very much.
  6. niconline
    Oct 29, 2012
    7
    It seems as if Kinect Adventures is included with Kinect to showcase the capabilities of the device rather than provide any substantial gaming experience. It
  7. davidcraig
    Dec 26, 2010
    8
    i think this game is quite good, not amazing, but pretty good, and at the end of the day, it's free!!!
  8. aspentitan
    Sep 27, 2020
    6
    This is the first game I tried with the kinect. My first impressions was that this game is trying to be the Wii. Here we see simple games and kid/family friendly. I guess points for replicating the feel of Nintendo however this is also a minus, as I do not enjoy that style and is the prime reason I own a majority of my games on non Nintendo consoles. Regarding the games I felt they wereThis is the first game I tried with the kinect. My first impressions was that this game is trying to be the Wii. Here we see simple games and kid/family friendly. I guess points for replicating the feel of Nintendo however this is also a minus, as I do not enjoy that style and is the prime reason I own a majority of my games on non Nintendo consoles. Regarding the games I felt they were simple and uniquely fun for the most part but also quite similar in gameplay to each other. I felt the in game tutorials were a little bit too fast to learn as a complete noob however think after repeated games this should not be an issue. The kinect sensor was fine and I had no motion capture related complaints. I should note that this was my first kinect game so I made sure to do as many calibration set ups as I could find before starting. I found out surprisingly that being 10 ft away was very important to allow the sensor to capture your full body. At the end of sampling this disc I would say there is one game I enjoyed that seems unique enough from everything else on the market. The other games seem like the majority of kinect games, just move here move there follow the coins and jump. Too simple and lame unless you are a younger child, I would surmise. I guess this is what kinect is going for though, stealing away younger nintendo fans. The game also contains something I find very creepy. It takes photos of you during gameplay and makes a photo album automatically without your permission. If they made this an option that'd be ok I guess but to find out it's just doing that imo is horrifically in bad taste. I feel capturing images are for memories and so this kinda feels like Microsoft is now portraying being a parent, and taking over that responsibility is why I find it in very bad taste. Those memories should come from people only, and only close people, with permission.… Expand
  9. darthhelixx
    Apr 2, 2012
    9
    lots of fun! my daughter and myself play for hours and it is fantastice excerscise! Great into. to the world of Kinect! A traditional sports game (skiing, volleyball?) would have been cool as well...Ther "River Rapids" is amazing!
  10. McBeesj
    Nov 8, 2010
    8
    I remember going to the Seattle Pacific Science Center as a kid and playing a green screen goalie game that they called virtual reality and thought it was the future. Here is it Rally Ball is here, plus four other games, I have only played three of the five games so far and am hyped up about the game and think it is very fun. My kids will not let me play anymore, they are not complainingI remember going to the Seattle Pacific Science Center as a kid and playing a green screen goalie game that they called virtual reality and thought it was the future. Here is it Rally Ball is here, plus four other games, I have only played three of the five games so far and am hyped up about the game and think it is very fun. My kids will not let me play anymore, they are not complaining that we do not have any other games and have been playing it for two days straight. It has some lag but that does not really matter when you are having so much fun. It is fun looking at the picture it takes and my kids love recording sound and movement to the characters in adventure mode. You have to play it to understand the fun and it is extremely fun for kids but still really fun and amazing for adults.… Expand
  11. MCPaperstacks
    Nov 9, 2010
    7
    As a pack in, this game isn't too bad. I feel they could have fit more mini-game types on the disc but the ones they have are entertaining and frantic. Fun little quirks like animating trophies with your movement and voice, having your picture taken during gameplay, and the overall upbeat atmosphere the game creates makes this title a decent party game. Is it worth fifty bucks? No. Is itAs a pack in, this game isn't too bad. I feel they could have fit more mini-game types on the disc but the ones they have are entertaining and frantic. Fun little quirks like animating trophies with your movement and voice, having your picture taken during gameplay, and the overall upbeat atmosphere the game creates makes this title a decent party game. Is it worth fifty bucks? No. Is it worth your time? I'd say yes.… Expand
  12. RickyBooby
    Nov 11, 2010
    8
    It would be nice if people were required to actually own a Kinect before reviewing this game-but oh well. I do own one, and Kinect Adventures works really well with it. Of the 5 different components 3 are excellent, 2 are decent, but not amazing. But what you're really getting here is a new way to play games. It's exceptionally fun. Don't compare this to Halo or COD, because that's not theIt would be nice if people were required to actually own a Kinect before reviewing this game-but oh well. I do own one, and Kinect Adventures works really well with it. Of the 5 different components 3 are excellent, 2 are decent, but not amazing. But what you're really getting here is a new way to play games. It's exceptionally fun. Don't compare this to Halo or COD, because that's not the experience they're selling. My rating is based on fun, not on is it better than a traditional game/shooter. It's as good as any console pack-in title since Mario.… Expand
  13. LucasP
    Jul 18, 2011
    8
    At first I thought it would be a terrible experience, but then I actually found out the games included are very fun and the sensor is much more accurate than I expected!
  14. hydeks
    Nov 20, 2010
    7
    really fun and gets you use to kinect but there isn't enough variety and you'll probably be picking up another kinect title quickly. There isn't much variety in this game for game modes BUT what is here is actually pretty fun. If its either going down a river, covering the cracks in ur tank, ther games are fun. Problem with this game is there just isn't enough to the package, but what isreally fun and gets you use to kinect but there isn't enough variety and you'll probably be picking up another kinect title quickly. There isn't much variety in this game for game modes BUT what is here is actually pretty fun. If its either going down a river, covering the cracks in ur tank, ther games are fun. Problem with this game is there just isn't enough to the package, but what is there is definately great for a start.… Expand
  15. elliquinn
    Dec 2, 2010
    8
    My 5 year old is in love with Kinect ... he's been jumping for hours - only problem is with the space required- you need huge rooms ! i'd say 3 meters by 3 meter at least in front of the Kinect which we do not have so we are really struggling to play with more than 1player
    However is GREAT and make you shake your body in winter
  16. Skeeter_N_Geech
    Jan 22, 2011
    8
    The game is free, that scores it a few points before it even hits the tray. The game helps you acclimate to the Kinect, and lets you have a little fun while you do it. Reflex Ridge can even give you a quick & light cardio workout at harder levels. The rafting game is fun too, but not too responsive. 20,000 leaks is good for cheesy photos and that's about it. Rally Ball is like dodge ballThe game is free, that scores it a few points before it even hits the tray. The game helps you acclimate to the Kinect, and lets you have a little fun while you do it. Reflex Ridge can even give you a quick & light cardio workout at harder levels. The rafting game is fun too, but not too responsive. 20,000 leaks is good for cheesy photos and that's about it. Rally Ball is like dodge ball and is fun because you are never really the target. ;) Space Pop is useless, but you can avoid it as much as possible and just pretend it isn't there. This wasn't meant to be an all time hit, just an opening foray into the device. In that respect it delivers pretty well.… Expand
  17. jmurray93
    May 31, 2011
    7
    After a few months I finally decided to give in and buy Kinect, mainly because it was £79.99 with 3 months gold free. I'm a casual / hardcore gamer so this might affect my review, you decide that.

    Kinect adventures ships with every Kinect device so this was basically Microsoft's rip off of Wii Sports. Firstly this is a full solid game but lacks re playability unless you play    After a few months I finally decided to give in and buy Kinect, mainly because it was £79.99 with 3 months gold free. I'm a casual / hardcore gamer so this might affect my review, you decide that.

    Kinect adventures ships with every Kinect device so this was basically Microsoft's rip off of Wii Sports.

    Firstly this is a full solid game but lacks re playability unless you play with friends or family but don't get me wrong its a great idea to include a game with a device like this as it gets you wanting more!

    Kinect adventures is 5 Games each has different modes but that's about it, nothing too special but at the end of the day it's free so what do you expect?

    The online multiplayer is a good addition to the core game and adds a small extra but not enough to make this game anything other than a ' Launch Title'

    So Kinect Adventures 5 / 10 Online Mode 7/10    … Expand
  18. yota234
    Jun 11, 2011
    8
    First when I heard of Kinect, I thought it was a joke. But then I got it for myself and this was the game that came with Kinect. I was impressed with the motion-sense controls. They were good, but sometimes, Kinect just lost me. The graphics are awesome! I don't like that you look like a Lego human or something. Yes, but XBOX Live Avatars look like this. There are five minigames, butFirst when I heard of Kinect, I thought it was a joke. But then I got it for myself and this was the game that came with Kinect. I was impressed with the motion-sense controls. They were good, but sometimes, Kinect just lost me. The graphics are awesome! I don't like that you look like a Lego human or something. Yes, but XBOX Live Avatars look like this. There are five minigames, but that's not enough. Fortunately, they got several modes and levels. This game is fun for several hours, but you play it longer for achievements. And, the game is MUCH more fun with your friends. If this game would not come with Kinect, then I would suggest a different game, but you get it in the bundle! Yes!

    Graphics: They are good 8/10 because of Lego humans
    Sound: 8/10 A bit of music
    Gameplay: Alone 5/10, with friends 10/10
    Story: There's an adventure mode 7/10, but it's not very long.

    So this game gets and 8!    … Expand
  19. SkizDriz
    Oct 27, 2011
    6
    We had to slog it out to finish this game. It felt more like a chore than a game, but the shining strong-point is the rafting. That, in my opinion, is totally worth playing. It is an easy achievement grab, and if you look to your right you can buy this game for $1.50. If you bought a Kinect recently you may not of had this bundled with it, so go ahead and buy it. The rafting is worthWe had to slog it out to finish this game. It felt more like a chore than a game, but the shining strong-point is the rafting. That, in my opinion, is totally worth playing. It is an easy achievement grab, and if you look to your right you can buy this game for $1.50. If you bought a Kinect recently you may not of had this bundled with it, so go ahead and buy it. The rafting is worth a buck fitty.… Expand
  20. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    It has a few mini-games that are somewhat enjoyable for a little while, but it is too simplistic and the game gets boring rather quickly. There are much better Kinect games than this game.
  21. spadenx
    Jan 20, 2012
    7
    I liked it. Its fun to play ,even more so when playing with a friend, and it gives you a good workout as well. The one bad thing about it is that it doesnt have a lot of games to play and its boring playing the same game over and over again. Besides that, Its totally worth owning.
  22. mrmonster
    Jun 3, 2012
    7
    Its a guilty pleasure for people of all ages. Anybody young and old will enjoy this game. No doubt one of the best games for the Kinect. Perfect mini-games to play, which technically count as exercise. Anyone with a Kinect should get it.
  23. Iky009
    Jan 6, 2014
    5
    Fraco e a mecânica falha constantemente
  24. sharksfan98
    Mar 17, 2013
    7
    This is a OK minigame, obviously nothing I would put over my main games (EG Halo 4, Skyrim). Graphics could need a little work and glitches almost produce a humorous effect. It's not just in the game, but in the device itself. But, to the game. The game modes are appealing and give easy Achievement Points, almost to a point where it's plain boring (Received 10 or so credits for playingThis is a OK minigame, obviously nothing I would put over my main games (EG Halo 4, Skyrim). Graphics could need a little work and glitches almost produce a humorous effect. It's not just in the game, but in the device itself. But, to the game. The game modes are appealing and give easy Achievement Points, almost to a point where it's plain boring (Received 10 or so credits for playing with 2 players). It's not a serious dedication game, just something to whip out during a party when small talk fails… Expand
  25. missaelcarmona
    Jul 25, 2016
    10
    Despues de cinco años de tenerlo cogiendo polvo, por fin me digne a jugarlo y solo puedo decir que es un juego muy entretenido y algo desafiante en los niveles de dificultad mas altos, y como viene incluido con Kinect recomiendo que ustedes tambien le den una oportunidad
  26. ilovegames123
    Jul 14, 2014
    10
    A fun party game to play with your friends or family. It was my first game for my 360, and I only played it once, as I was in a rush to get a game that worked with a controller, but I had a lot of fun with it. Play it with a friend.
  27. generalsamston
    Jul 27, 2014
    5
    When I bought the Kinect, this game came with a discount so I bought it to test the Kinect, expecting good things. I was disappointed.The game has a weird variety of only 5 missions, such as preventing a underwater box from leaking.LAME.The only worthwhile activity was rafting with two players. I could easily complete all activities on an intermediate setting in less than an hour. Not muchWhen I bought the Kinect, this game came with a discount so I bought it to test the Kinect, expecting good things. I was disappointed.The game has a weird variety of only 5 missions, such as preventing a underwater box from leaking.LAME.The only worthwhile activity was rafting with two players. I could easily complete all activities on an intermediate setting in less than an hour. Not much for exercising. However, I like the snapshots. I recommend this game for little heavy-set games who like to take pictures of themselves and need to get off the couch.… Expand
  28. HALOBLACKOPS42
    Aug 29, 2014
    4
    This game is not good at all. It is a game I got free with my Xbox 360. It gets very boring after 5 mins and it is a waste of time. If you are thinking about BUYING the game it won't be a good idea it'll just be a waste of your money.
  29. YourOtherMother
    Feb 1, 2015
    7
    Pretty fun game. You can't play it for ages otherwise it just gets boring but it's better than other Kinect games. The graphics are pretty decent and the activities are quite fun as well. Not too bad.
  30. Daniel_N
    Feb 6, 2021
    7
    Kinect Adventures is an okay game, a fun game for the family to say the least. Kinect Adventures is one of my first real video games growing up, and it’s one I would want to revisit.
  31. yolo08
    Aug 18, 2019
    5
    Not too shabby the most of the games were not fun but I had 3 favorites Bubble Pop and an obstacle course I forgot what it's called also the rally ball game
  32. EthanParmet
    Oct 14, 2019
    3
    This game is dull and boring and since it was a pack-in title for the Kinect, it gave the install base the wrong impression of the Kinect. Most games aren't very fun and are nowhere near as enjoyable and replay-able as Wii Sports is.
  33. asdfasdfadsf
    Mar 11, 2020
    0
    Ever Since I've bought this game, my life has been on a downward spiral. My girlfriend left me, I lost my job, I'm no longer allowed in the McDonalds Play area, and it's all because of this game. I can't wait till I get the opportunity to personally drop this in the fires of ****.
  34. JacobScenny
    Jan 19, 2021
    0
    Super gra dla całej rodziny, zarówno dla dzieci, jak i dorosłych. Najlepsza gra na świecie, serio.
  35. MegamanZeroX19
    Jun 2, 2020
    7
    Posee una buena cantidad de misiones,lo malo es que es hacer lo mismo una y otra vez con diferentes dificultades,por lo que probablemente te niegues a completarlo de forma rápida y solo decidas jugarlo cuando no tienes algo mejor que jugar.
  36. Acrizz
    Mar 3, 2021
    8
    Really fun game that's NOT an FPS shooter for the 360. It's really fun to play with family and friends. The only problem is sometimes the Kinect will have problems tracking you, but otherwise, AMAZING!
  37. Adasc2906
    Dec 15, 2021
    8
    For a game i got with my kinect sensor, it's really fun. I played it a ton when i got it.
  38. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    6
    Atmosphere: 5
    Enjoyment: 7
    Gameplay: 6
    Graphics: 6
    Music: 5
    Story: 5
    Total: 5.67
  39. M_MIXER
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    I don’t know why the gaming industry hasn’t evolved in this direction, but I know this is one of the better games that marked my childhood. It is a real pity that gaming did not continue in this direction, but in those VR nonsense that can only hurt your eyes. Here, at least, you stand on your feet and the game requires you to move. Yes, there were a few cons, but if they had tried, theyI don’t know why the gaming industry hasn’t evolved in this direction, but I know this is one of the better games that marked my childhood. It is a real pity that gaming did not continue in this direction, but in those VR nonsense that can only hurt your eyes. Here, at least, you stand on your feet and the game requires you to move. Yes, there were a few cons, but if they had tried, they would be in a completely different place now.… Expand
  40. Kdog152
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    Pretty fun, though the controls can be unresponsive. All the mini games are good and as a kid I loved it.
  41. brandfakes
    Aug 16, 2023
    6
    I saw 20 copies of this game at my game store. its not bad but its just minigames, and that's it and the minigames are either, move arm here occasionally, or its an actual work out. now i know why i saw all of those copies.
  42. dylansgaming48
    Jul 28, 2023
    5
    not that fun even sometimes the kinect wont even track u at times it isnt horrible but not that great

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 45
  3. Negative: 5 out of 45
  1. GameZone
    Jan 2, 2011
    70
    While undoubtedly fun, Kinect Adventures does have a tendency to become tiresome due to the lack of variety in each game type.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Dec 29, 2010
    70
    At least it won't stink your shelves out. [Jan 2011]
  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 28, 2010
    52
    A whole lot of average. [Feb 2011, p.105]
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