I like this game. I'll be honest initially I did not think I would. I bought it because I found it was one of the other games that I could get for free through one of Amazon's 2 for 3 promotions and I did not expect to get much out of it besides some points added to my Gamerscore. When I first bought it, it was a little glitchy, but that may have been because of the Kinect since then Microsoft has released an update and I haven't had many glitch related problems.
My major problems with the game is that every so often between routines in personal training that it takes ten or so seconds longer to load. I know that this may not seem like such a big thing, but it is annoying mid-workout that you are just standing there thinking do I have enough time to reach for my water bottle before it starts up or will it start up right as I do so (not that it doesn't allow enough to drink at certain points).
The next problem I have with it is that there are not many gym classes available; sure they have cardio boxing (my personal favorite) and zen classes, but not much else without DLC. Then there is the Bollywood dance class (DLC) it doesn't really give you step by step instructions for the moves, but you have to observe and hope you are mimicking the weird somewhat Spanish looking instructor (this is unrelated, but I wished we could change certain instructors or customize them). As for the gym classes that come with the game (Cardio Boxing and Zen) they are pretty fun. I am not going to deny that they are a little annoying when you are taking a class (Cardio Boxing in this case) and you are doing the Boxers combo (this is the set that tends to be much more challenging for myself and my friends on silver or higher) and you are trying to match the instructor's speed and it seems like you are not going fast enough or you are going too fast. I would have liked that the instructor would have been able to adjust its speed to the player not to the point where it is easy or not challenging, but so that it doesn't seem like such a daunting task. As for the Zen class, I have no complaints it is fun and a little basic (not in a bad way).
Now the personal training section is more varied then the gym classes so the player has more choices. This game is advertised as the player will never have to do the same workout twice, but that is a little deceptive. Most of the time you will be doing the same workouts (I consider each one as an individual workout regardless if they are four minutes or thirty minutes long). I don't really care for the gym games; they seem a little Wii-ish by not really being serious. I imagine that many will find them fun or a good way to warm up, but I skip them.
Now here is the section where I say where Your Fitness Evolved can be improved. First in gym classes, perhaps more workout style classes and more relaxing classes like Tai Chi or Yoga. I really wish there was a warm-up section so that you don't pull anything. More customization! I get a little tired of looking at the same (mostly) white background all the time. I wish you could have different environments.
Finally the score. What I really liked about this game is that it made me want to work out more (not at first, about a week or two after playing) and I enjoyed seeing how many calories I was burning each day, but at the same time it was a little annoying where you are kicking (etc) before the instructor and it counting against you, I'd rather not have to adjust to the game by trying to get more out of my workout. So four stars (overall) sounds fair to me because the game doesn't come with a lot unless you want to buy DLC and there are times where it feels like you are in sync with the instructor, but it not registering (which could be a Kinect problem). And five stars for how fun it is, but not always, there are times (especially when you start out) where you feel like it is the most tedious thing you have ever done, but the more you play the more you have fun.
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I was working out with this one and the exercises are not bad, but you have to do the introduction all ...
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 20, 2017
toddaroo
Fun to sweat, but not all exciting
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 29, 2012Gabriel Alatorre
de verdad muy útil y divertido
Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on July 3, 2019Amazon Customer
Alot of fun good to workout
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 13, 2020
