Shape Up

 Xbox One
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Nov 11, 2014
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 6 out of 34
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  1. sheehanje
    Jan 25, 2016
    9
    It works for me - a 43 year old who's lead a very sedentary life as an IT professional.

    I know it's not a technical marvel of a game - it kind of reminds me of Sesame Kinect that my kids used to play. I picked up the game a year ago, and kept it stowed away. A recent physcial showed I am borderline diabetes, so I decided to dust this off and give it a go. 4 weeks in, with a change    It works for me - a 43 year old who's lead a very sedentary life as an IT professional.

    I know it's not a technical marvel of a game - it kind of reminds me of Sesame Kinect that my kids used to play. I picked up the game a year ago, and kept it stowed away. A recent physcial showed I am borderline diabetes, so I decided to dust this off and give it a go. 4 weeks in, with a change of diet and this I'm already down 12lbs. I've slowly gotten better with each passing training session. For a guy who wouldn't do aerobics in the gym, because let's face it, a fat guy doing aerobics is an eye sore.

    I've tried other workout programs in the past (Wii Fit for example). This one seems more fun and keeps me focused. It beats the elliptical, which usually has be bored to tears at this point. All in all, I think Shape Up is a great way to get into a daily exercise regimen. It may not be suited for those looking for an extreme workout - but I don't think that's what it's aimed at. My only concern is I see no real new content for it since I bought it a while back. I'm sure eventually it will get boring - but by then maybe I will be ready for a higher level routine.    … Expand
  2. RetroWhatWhat
    Nov 16, 2014
    8
    Strangely enough, "zaxortus", this KINECT ONLY game indeed will not start up unless you have a Kinect sensor plugged in. Who would have thought?

    I can confirm that it works absolutely fine. Actually a really unique way to try to get back into shape. Enjoying it.
  3. J-A-Charlot
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    Great job guys !
    This game is perfect for people like me.
    Not into sports at all. Pretty lazy. Must have done 10 push ups my entire life. But I practiced Almost an hour this morning non stop !! I wasn’t even thinking about doing exercice, just enjoying the moment. And the technology is very accurate. First time Kinect is really working ! And the graphics are very nice too. I’m    Great job guys !
    This game is perfect for people like me.
    Not into sports at all.
    Pretty lazy.
    Must have done 10 push ups my entire life.
    But I practiced Almost an hour this morning non stop !!
    I wasn’t even thinking about doing exercice, just enjoying the moment.
    And the technology is very accurate. First time Kinect is really working !
    And the graphics are very nice too.

    I’m dying to try it with the girlfriend I’m gonna get after getting in shape ;)
    Thanks Ubisoft, loving it !    … Expand
  4. Crever
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    This is a very good fitness game. Fun to play and a 15 minute workout every day keeps it attractive. An issue I have the game keeps warning me it has difficulties seeing me although lightning conditions are good.
  5. CHAMALOW
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    BRO !!! Do you even Shape up ?!?!?

    I love it, first time a fitness game is actually fun and it's due to the graphics and the fact that a bunch weird stuff are happening while you play (never thought i could do a push ups carrying so much stuff on my back). In the end the fun makes it easy to practice for longer than you would actually do if you were exercising listening to the radio    BRO !!! Do you even Shape up ?!?!?

    I love it, first time a fitness game is actually fun and it's due to the graphics and the fact that a bunch weird stuff are happening while you play (never thought i could do a push ups carrying so much stuff on my back).

    In the end the fun makes it easy to practice for longer than you would actually do if you were exercising listening to the radio and staring at the walls.

    Even my girlfriend loves it and i'm pretty hyped about it because i see it as a way to get her to start playing and enjoying video games a bit more.

    I hope you guys will enjoy it as much as i do.    … Expand
  6. jasonmurk
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    Just downoaded the patch... everything is working fine now. The game is awesome! The challenges are dope and the workouts are LEGIT. The Kinect tracks me and my two year old daughter flawlessly.

    My only gripes are that the subscription service is EXPENSIVE... and DLC should be FREE, seeing that there aren't many mini games to begin with. Also, there is a bit of input lag on some    Just downoaded the patch... everything is working fine now. The game is awesome! The challenges are dope and the workouts are LEGIT. The Kinect tracks me and my two year old daughter flawlessly.

    My only gripes are that the subscription service is EXPENSIVE... and DLC should be FREE, seeing that there aren't many mini games to begin with. Also, there is a bit of input lag on some challenges. "Waterfall Jump" and "Piano Step" are almost impossible to perfect because of this.

    But overall, I can't complain too much. This game does what it's supposed to do    … Expand
  7. Isoden
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    I bought XBox One primarily for the kinect and "keep you i form" games. By far the best game of this class. Perfectly tuned to produce results, fun gameplay, lots of activities. Well done.
  8. Elebril
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    One of the very few great things that Kinect 2.0 has to offer, Shape Up has become a part of my daily routine due to working at home. It features stand-alone workouts as well as two "work out plans", regardless of whether you decide to organise your exercising personally or use one of the two pre-determined all-around programs, it still tracks your weekly progress, encouraging you to beOne of the very few great things that Kinect 2.0 has to offer, Shape Up has become a part of my daily routine due to working at home. It features stand-alone workouts as well as two "work out plans", regardless of whether you decide to organise your exercising personally or use one of the two pre-determined all-around programs, it still tracks your weekly progress, encouraging you to be consistent and providing some basic workout information. I might not like the artistic style of the "game", and I do think that there could be more content (luckily the reasonably priced season's pass doubles the number of things to do), but I cannot deny that it is a great way to get back into shape for those of us who don't like meaningless running, or simply need a break from office work. It also has a lot of achievements for those of you who like this feature, myself included. With Xbox fitness being removed from the store there is really no other alternative, but it is a good option for beginners as well as those looking for a bigger challenge. Recommended!… Expand

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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Feb 15, 2015
    60
    Content volume is light, though, meaning long-term appeal is limited to multiplayer. [Issue#119, p.74]
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 24, 2015
    70
    The best fitness game around. [Feb 2015, p.79]
  3. games(TM)
    Jan 8, 2015
    50
    Its silly approach to fitness is amusing, but there isn't enough here to hold attention for an extended period of time, let alone train you up for a marathon. [Issue#156, p.121]
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