Do you ever get bored with exercise? I do! And if I’m not bored, I’m tired…or busy. Too often exercise takes a back seat, despite the fact that it’s vital for physical health and emotional wellness. I’m a firm believer in changing up your exercise routine. Not only will it help you stay motivated, your body will appreciate the change.
I really enjoy fitness gaming because I can exercise on my time and have fun doing it. My favorite types of games are those that involve dance. THQ recently released Dance Paradise on Kinect for Xbox 360 (more about my new Kinect/Xbox 360 in a upcoming post). The game features 40 chart-topping dance hits in a variety of genres including Hip-Hop, Rock, and R&B. Play solo or side-by-side as you mirror the movements of the on-screen avatars. Because the game was designed for the Kinect platform, you don’t need a controller which means you can focus entirely on getting those moves down.
Photo Credit: THQ
I’ve played another dance game on this platform and while this post is not about comparing the two, it’s worth mentioning that Dance Paradise makes it very, very easy for players to pick up the dance moves. Unlike other dance games, I can definitely see children enjoying this game without getting frustrated. In fact, my nearly four year old son often jumps in to play with me, even though he’s definitely still working on his moves! The multi-player aspect means that families can play together which I always advocate for with regards to video games.
The game is definitely about having fun, but I challenge you to play this for 20 or 30 minutes to see if your heart gets pumping! Speaking of challenges, try the “versus” mode which has players replicating moves as accurately as possible before their avatar reaches the end of the four colored bars.
For more information, just visit THQ!
Win It! TWO of you will win a copy of Dance Paradise on Kinect for Xbox 360 (ARV $49.99). Simply leave me a comment with something you like about the game! Comments will close on June 1st, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST.
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