Kinect Sports Rivals

 Xbox One
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 53
  3. Negative: 8 out of 53
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Games Master UK
    May 4, 2014
    85
    Rivals is responsive, accurate, deep, reliable and well integrated. It just needs the space. [June 2014, p.76]
    All this publication's reviews
  2. COGconnected
    Apr 7, 2014
    85
    The motion control is impressively accurate and the various inputs involved are simple enough to provide wide accessibility for all players.
  3. MondoXbox
    Apr 7, 2014
    85
    A solid sequel for Rare's motion controlled franchise: engaging and fun, it's capable of delivering an high challenge level and player involvement, also thanks to its social interaction features. We're however a bit disappointed by the absence of more party-oriented features, something in which Season 2 definitely shone more.
  5. Game Over Online
    Apr 22, 2014
    80
    Kinect Sports Rivals is a good game. The controls have their issues, but in my time with the game, as long as you perform the motions in front of the camera in the way the game instructs you to, there are very few hiccups with motion detection and how your character responds on-screen.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 7, 2014
    80
    Kinect Sports Rivals is a huge improvement of this franchise. The new Kinect sensor is able to perform greatly registering tiny movements, and every match is now a really good experience. If you're looking for a fun party game to play with your friends, this is your best (and only) choice on Xbox One.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 7, 2014
    80
    The increased emphasis on delivering a high quality game makes Rivals the definitive entry in the series to date, even though it lacks the plethora of modes in the second installment.
  8. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 7, 2014
    75
    Kinect Sports Rivals shows many evolutions on the technical side of Kinect, but still struggles to deliver a flawless experience, gamplay-wise. Across the six sports, however, a good amount of fun can be found.
  9. Meristation
    Apr 7, 2014
    75
    Rare reboots the colorful Kinect Sports with Rivals, proposing many game modes and six different sports. The new Kinect is well suited for it but not perfect and the included App KSR HUB is a really good complement for the social aspect of the game.
  10. Vandal
    Apr 7, 2014
    75
    It does prove that Kinect has evolved, even though the essence of the experience remains untouched. It's fun and active, looks really good and it can be very challenging playing with friends. However, there are some features present in the previous episodes we miss in this one, and having long loading times and the very same intro every time we play a sport ends up becoming quite tedious.

Awards & Rankings

72
#72 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
36
#36 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
36
#36 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 148 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 148
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 148
  3. Negative: 67 out of 148
  1. prismat83
    Apr 9, 2014
    0
    After this games release date was pushed I was expecting much more refinement and much more to the game... alas the games offers far more lessAfter this games release date was pushed I was expecting much more refinement and much more to the game... alas the games offers far more less than the original Xbox 360 Kinect Sports games aside from the now apparent over exaggerated story in Rivals. Rivals really offers no new look in to the Kinect technology, in fact it feels to have been worsened this is very apparent in the bowling, to which I was looking forward to the most, rather than the controls being more fluid and realistic they are cumbersome and awkward compared to its predecessor. Shoots requires nothing more than to move your hand in the air and attempt to land on targets, climbing could be interesting if the Kinect were to respond properly to what you were doing. The only piece of the game that feels some what refined if the jet sling as it shows off how Kinect can now see depth, albeit this can also be seen in the simple navigation of the console. Also the game forces you to always face an opponent which can be very slowing and annoying if someone simply wants to practice. The only positive I can take away from the experience is the fact that Microsoft allowed me to return my digital purchase other than that I see nothing that makes this game with spending $60 on, perhaps $20 or $30 for a party novelty game. My recommendation stick with the 360 versions until Microsoft lowers the prices, gives it away as a game for gold, or changes the game entirely.… Full Review »
  2. DowntownArtist
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. It offers you pure fun and family entertainment. This is the best Kinnect Sports ever made. It includes an amazing faceThis game is amazing. It offers you pure fun and family entertainment. This is the best Kinnect Sports ever made. It includes an amazing face building technology and brand new modes that will make you sweat.

    It's a must have!    … Full Review »
  3. MetaGuy321
    Apr 14, 2014
    0
    There is a reason this game is being universally panned... It's horrible. Microsoft needs to focus on it's core strength and roots. That is,There is a reason this game is being universally panned... It's horrible. Microsoft needs to focus on it's core strength and roots. That is, bringing an open source, modifiable, customizable OS to as many computers as possible. They're aren't good at this gaming stuff.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »