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Wii Fit Aerobics Component Review

Monday, October 20th, 2008

 

The Wii Fit game has an aerobics component that can really work up a sweat. All of the games in this section use your Mii character that you get to create the first time you log into the game. You can make your Mii look like you, or you can really have fun with it and be creative. Your Mii will represent you in each of the exercise games in this section.

The aerobics component lets you have fun and get your heart rate up. With nine activities to choose from, you’ll be able to have a great time working out in the privacy of your own home. The time you spend exercising earns you FitCash, just like you do in the other components of Wii Fit.

In Hula Hoop, you move your hips just as if you really were rotating a hula hoop. The faster you spin, the more points you get. Occasionally, one of the other Miis will throw another hula hoop towards you. It is your job to lean into it and catch it so it will also circle your hips. It can be tricky to catch the extra hoops. The best way to catch them is to put your whole body into leaning to get them, otherwise they may just get away.

In Super Hula Hoop, expect more of the same, except the difficulty level is raised. The more hula hoops you catch, the higher your score can climb. This is a fun game. Be prepared to be tired at the end of it if you’re just getting started with the game.

In Basic Step, you use the balance board just like you use the step in a step class. Keep time with the music and follow the prompts on the screen for which foot goes where. Each step gets an “OK” if you did the move, and a “Perfect” if you also get the timing right. The better you perform, the faster the tempo goes.

In Advanced Step, new movements are added to complicate the patterns. It is a little tricky at first, but with a little practice it is easy to pick it up. 

In Free Step, there is no music. You can choose ten, twenty or thirty minutes, and then you follow a beat to do low impact steps. The beat can be heard through your Wii Remote, and if you keep an eye on your Mii on the screen, you’ll do just fine.

In the Basic Run, you set the balance board aside. You have a guide to follow on the screen as you run in place. The scenery changes around your Mii as you jog through the virtual park with other Miis. The important thing to do during the jog is to maintain an even pace. If a little dog runs by, chase after it quickly to find an alternate route.

You can also jog with a friend. Using two Remotes, you’ll both be able to jog along the path. Finally, in the Free Run, you can choose to run for ten, twenty or thirty minutes. In this version, you don’t have to follow a guide.

The last aerobics game is Rhythm Boxing. You want to step on and off the board while throwing punches using the Wii Nun-chuck attached to the Remote. To punch the machine you are facing, you need to step forward off the board and then throw a punch with the appropriate hand. The better your timing, the better your score. This game can be confusing at first. Pay attention to your trainer and you’ll soon catch on. At the end, you’ll get a free punching time to try and knock out your machine. You don’t need to step off the board for this, just punch as fast as you can to get points.

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Wii Fit Games Component Review

Monday, October 13th, 2008

One of the most popular components of Nintendo’s Wii Fit is the games. Designed to teach better balance, these games are fun, challenging and are arguably some of the better parts of the Wii Fit. The balance games utilize the balance board. This board is able to detect minor shifts of balance and translate it to the game you’re playing. The board is surprisingly durable, although they do have a weight limit, making the Wii Fit unsuitable for some would-be players.

Some of the balance games also utilize your Mii that you create when you first sign in. The games have some interesting twists and with some you must unlock harder levels instead of having them just progress as you go. There are eight balance games. Some are ready at the beginning, others you earn by spending more time working at Wii Fit.

Ski Jumping is more challenging than you’d think. Just when you think you’ve got it nailed, you hesitate a split second too long and find your Mii tumbling down the slope instead of soaring gracefully above it.

There are two Slalom games; you can try your hand at skiing and snowboarding. Again, this one seems deceptively easy only to prove a bit more challenging than you thought. It’s fun, too!

Heading Soccer Balls adds more challenge by adding shoes and pandas coming along with the soccer balls. You don’t want to get hit by them, however… only the balls.

Table Tilt is really challenging. You shift your balance, which tilts the surface that shows on the screen. The varying surfaces come in different shapes. They all have something in common though… they all have edges, a hole or two, and balls that you must keep from falling off the edge. Instead they must go through the hole to get to the next level. This is a game that takes concentration and skill. The simple premise belies how fun and challenging this game truly is.

The Balance Bubble is fun. Your Mii is in a bubble which you must maneuver down a curvy river. The first level is fine. After that, more obstacles appear that can pop your bubble. The further down the river you get, the better score you earn.

Tightrope Tension is easier for some than others. Your Mii must walk a tightrope while avoiding snapping jaws that come towards you. Jumping seems easy, but the timing is what is tricky on this challenging balance game.

The Penguin Slide is really fun. You’re a little penguin on a piece of ice that tilts depending on where you stand. Fish are jumping out of the water, and you must try to catch them without falling off the ice. This game (and probably several of the other balance games) would be great fun at a party.

Finally, you can try the Lotus Focus. During this game, you must remain as still as possible while staring at a flame.

Each time you play one of the games, you earn FitCash, which is deposited into your piggy bank. When you have enough points in there, new games are unlocked. This is the way the Wii Fit keeps track of the time you spend working out. Minutes earned are based on the number of minutes doing an activity instead of the number of minutes of overall play. You can also get harder versions of a game by being the best at an activity and achieving a 100% score, or by playing a game a certain number of times.

The best thing about the Wii Fit game component is that it appeals to all ages. The games are fun for the entire family, and anything that encourages more activity is a good thing.