Kinect Dance Central - I'm Addicted!

[Triple S]

I love this game!!! 'Been dancing almost every day since I got it - it's great exercise and I'm determined to get better. And when I think I suck I watch this video, one of my favorite songs to dance to - these guys makes me smile Kinda reminds me of my husband when I got him to dance a challenge with me the other day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YzICMiJ ... re=related

[Deb]

I love this game!!! 'Been dancing almost every day since I got it - it's great exercise and I'm determined to get better. And when I think I suck I watch this video, one of my favorite songs to dance to - these guys makes me smile Kinda reminds me of my husband when I got him to dance a challenge with me the other day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YzICMiJ ... re=related

Love this comment under the youtube.......... "Love how the smiles of (oh fuck im getting into this!) break out" I think their names were St John, Tito and Behshad.

[SherriBerry]

I love this game!!! 'Been dancing almost every day since I got it - it's great exercise and I'm determined to get better. And when I think I suck I watch this video, one of my favorite songs to dance to - these guys makes me smile Kinda reminds me of my husband when I got him to dance a challenge with me the other day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YzICMiJ ... re=related

If I wanted to get set up for that, do I buy the XBox 360 with Kinect and the one with no controller required? I don't want to be online during the games - major blackmail material. Can you find better deals online or at a store like Future Shop? If they put those up online for Boxing Day, I'll be on the computer - that might be something for next Christmas! I think it would be a great way to dance and exercise at the same time - I never liked aerobics but that looks like a blast. If I make people laugh at the same time, well, call me Jim Carrey! (Actually, that's probably what I look like trying to dance to Lady Gaga.)

I want to start weight training again too and just got Stallone's book Sly Moves which is a rather good read. I'm considering looking for a gym, but I don't want to go to one of those slick bodybuilder hangouts or Curves.

[StevePerryHair]

Haven't tried all the songs yet, but I LOVE the game! SO much fun! I want to play it daily, but I haven't gotten into a routine yet. It really is great exercise, and a fun way to do it. Has anyone tried Zumba yet? I want to buy it, but haven't gotten around to ordering it.

[conversationpc]

Dancing is annoying...But that may only be because of the annoying kind of music people usually dance to.

[Behshad]

Haven't tried all the songs yet, but I LOVE the game! SO much fun! I want to play it daily, but I haven't gotten into a routine yet. It really is great exercise, and a fun way to do it. Has anyone tried Zumba yet? I want to buy it, but haven't gotten around to ordering it.

No, You dont wanna buy it. Its got horrible reviews. Not just from media but from actual users :

I am so disappointed in this game. I just received it in the mail today, tried it and will not be using it again. What a waste of money. The creators should be ashamed to release this.
Moves not recognized. instruction below poor, glitches like going to next step and the supposed instructor looks like she just drank 5 energy drinks. Too many bugs in program. I have not reviewed anything I have purchased until this. Think I will Zumba my way back to Dance Central.

I would rate this lower if the scale would allow it. This game does not, I repeat does not recognize your movements. Avoid this game like the plague. I also have Fighters Uncaged and it is 100% better than this title. I am very very disappointed in this title and I can't believe they actually released it in this buggy state. The game repeatedly locked up, and then would sign you out during moves that it instructed you to do. This game did not recognize body movements, and the menu system was incredibly hard to navigate. I took this game back after only having it for 1 hour. I even argued with the pimple-faced Game store idiot to take it back. The game is too buggy to even play. For all the game studios - Please create other Zumba games because we want them! Fellow consumers, trust me, this game is terrible. Please save your money as it doesn't work.

We have Kinect Adventures, Kinect Sports, Fighters Uncaged, Dance Central, and Your Shape fitness and they are all better games than this one. I will give you an example of the buggy activity.

The game will ask you to do a spin maneuver, but because you stop facing the camera for a second the game signs you out. Since it signed you out, you then have to go through 5 or 6 menus to get back to where you are.

Here is another example, you will start like we did by going through a little tutorial, but after being on turtle speed for 5 seconds she (the virtual instructor) ramps up to Dancing with the stars speed. What's worse she expects you to try to follow along without providing you any instructions besides "Let's go". To make matters worse, the game then completely stops recognizing your movement. In fact, I just started doing whatever I wanted to do (knee lifts, jumping jacks, punches, hip shakes) and the game thought it was great.

I'm sure that some people will post negative feedback about my review, but honestly avoid this game. I love Kinect and this is the crappiest title on Kinect or any other system that I have every tried. Contact me on Amazon and I can tell you about the other much better Kinect games!

Of all the games coming out for the Kinect I had been looking forward to this one the most, and then after playing the first games that came out (Dance Central, Your Shape Fitness Evolved, Kinect Sports,Kinect Adventures), I was even more enthusiastic because the system was so spot on you can really lose yourself in the play - Zumba sounded like it would be a blast. I was wrong. I am so disappointed. I feel taken. I take issue with the clunky navigation, the lack of instruction paired with a quick pace, the lack of feedback on how you're doing, the glitches in recognition (not an issue with the other games), and overall buggy play and lack of interaction. I found the game to be incredibly frustrating... not fun at all. I think it's a great concept, but very poorly executed. I plan on finding a Zumba workout DVD instead... at least that way you get smooth play and direction.

I also have to say, my family has been playing the Kinect every day and we love it - it's been so much fun. This is not a case of a user being unfamiliar with how the Kinect works. And more so, the beauty of the Kinect is that you are the controller, and the game play should be intuitive and natural... for Zumba I feel like you should be able to follow the instructor's lead and just dance. What else is there that we're supposed to "get"? My patience has run out. I sold the game to Gamestop today. To those that had been upset that they didn't receive the game on the release date, I would consider it a blessing in disguise... maybe you can still cancel your order and save your money. Try Dance Central instead.

I was very excited to try this game. I have had kinect since release date and throughly enjoy playing dance central, your shape, sports ect. but this game is a huge failure. I have it on my tv right now and after about 10 min of attempting to figure it out and realizing its not recognizing my movements at all i sat down to write this review. you know what it did it said "good job! keep going" as i sat down. so it took me sitting on my couch off to the side of the kinect sensor to read that i was even there. I highly suggest if you are looking for a dance game to purchase dance central it is 100 times better than this epic fail of a game.

I love Kinect and almost all the games that we bought for it! I think Zumba for Kinect must be the worst game I have ever played. Its buggy as heck! Almost all the people are saying the same things about this game and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you stay away from it. I am easy to please when it comes to these kinds of games, I even like Fighters Uncaged even though its a little slow on picking up my punches or kicks but this one, TERRIBLE! I was so disappointed because this is one of the games that I was really looking forward to play.

[StevePerryHair]

Thanks for the reviews! I guess I should have checked that! What a bummer:( Glad I didn't buy it yet. So is Your Shape the good exercise one then? I'm thinking Dance Central probably gives the same exercise benefits as a zumba class would
anyway!

[G.I.Jim]

I love this game!!! 'Been dancing almost every day since I got it - it's great exercise and I'm determined to get better. And when I think I suck I watch this video, one of my favorite songs to dance to - these guys makes me smile Kinda reminds me of my husband when I got him to dance a challenge with me the other day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YzICMiJ ... re=related

If I wanted to get set up for that, do I buy the XBox 360 with Kinect and the one with no controller required? I don't want to be online during the games - major blackmail material. Can you find better deals online or at a store like Future Shop? If they put those up online for Boxing Day, I'll be on the computer - that might be something for next Christmas! I think it would be a great way to dance and exercise at the same time - I never liked aerobics but that looks like a blast. If I make people laugh at the same time, well, call me Jim Carrey! (Actually, that's probably what I look like trying to dance to Lady Gaga.)

I want to start weight training again too and just got Stallone's book Sly Moves which is a rather good read. I'm considering looking for a gym, but I don't want to go to one of those slick bodybuilder hangouts or Curves.

To play it, you'd have to buy a 360 (don't get the one with the 4 gig hard drive!), and a Kinect. If you play it online, the only thing people see are your scores. I know, because we have one. Also, if you DO want to play it online, you have to have an XBOX live account which is $69.00 per year, or $99.00 for a family account (which gives up to 4 people and account). We use the family deal.

I don't care for it, but my wife (who is NOT a gamer) LOVES Dance Central. We've had get-togethers at the house, and they always turn into dance parties for all the women present. I've only played it twice, and dancing is just not my thing. I did win when I played it, but I'll leave it to my wife. It can be her thing. I like shooting, and action adventure games.

We also use it to watch Netflix movies on, and it's an AWESOME deal! We have a basic membership, and there are literally thousands of movies we can watch instantly for free!

[Triple S]

I love this game!!! 'Been dancing almost every day since I got it - it's great exercise and I'm determined to get better. And when I think I suck I watch this video, one of my favorite songs to dance to - these guys makes me smile Kinda reminds me of my husband when I got him to dance a challenge with me the other day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YzICMiJ ... re=related

If I wanted to get set up for that, do I buy the XBox 360 with Kinect and the one with no controller required? I don't want to be online during the games - major blackmail material. Can you find better deals online or at a store like Future Shop? If they put those up online for Boxing Day, I'll be on the computer - that might be something for next Christmas! I think it would be a great way to dance and exercise at the same time - I never liked aerobics but that looks like a blast. If I make people laugh at the same time, well, call me Jim Carrey! (Actually, that's probably what I look like trying to dance to Lady Gaga.)

Hmm - may have that on video - I'l have to check

[Triple S]

Thanks for the reviews! I guess I should have checked that! What a bummer:( Glad I didn't buy it yet. So is Your Shape the good exercise one then? I'm thinking Dance Central probably gives the same exercise benefits as a zumba class would
anyway!

Yes, thanks - good to know! I was planning on buying the game this week, guess I'll stick to Dance Central for now. Maybe they'll work the 'bugs' out of Zumba.

The other one we play often is the Sports one - I'm a great bowler on Kinect and have never bowled for real in my life

[SherriBerry]

I love this game!!! 'Been dancing almost every day since I got it - it's great exercise and I'm determined to get better. And when I think I suck I watch this video, one of my favorite songs to dance to - these guys makes me smile Kinda reminds me of my husband when I got him to dance a challenge with me the other day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YzICMiJ ... re=related

If I wanted to get set up for that, do I buy the XBox 360 with Kinect and the one with no controller required? I don't want to be online during the games - major blackmail material. Can you find better deals online or at a store like Future Shop? If they put those up online for Boxing Day, I'll be on the computer - that might be something for next Christmas! I think it would be a great way to dance and exercise at the same time - I never liked aerobics but that looks like a blast. If I make people laugh at the same time, well, call me Jim Carrey! (Actually, that's probably what I look like trying to dance to Lady Gaga.)

Hmm - may have that on video - I'l have to check

[Enigma869]

No, You dont wanna buy it. Its got horrible reviews. Not just from media but from actual users :

Apparently, the 254 people on Amazon.com don't agree with you. The game has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on Amazon from real world users.

http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Central-Xbo ... ewpoints=1

[Behshad]

No, You dont wanna buy it. Its got horrible reviews. Not just from media but from actual users :

Apparently, the 254 people on Amazon.com don't agree with you. The game has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on Amazon from real world users.

http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Central-Xbo ... ewpoints=1

Apparently you're a moron. I was sharing reviews of ZUMBA !!! Which sucks !!!
Dance Central IS the best dance game on Kinect with stellar reviews from users and media. Pay Attention !!!

[StevePerryHair]

No, You dont wanna buy it. Its got horrible reviews. Not just from media but from actual users :

Apparently, the 254 people on Amazon.com don't agree with you. The game has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on Amazon from real world users.

http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Central-Xbo ... ewpoints=1

Apparently you're a moron. I was sharing reviews of ZUMBA !!! Which sucks !!!
Dance Central IS the best dance game on Kinect with stellar reviews from users and media. Pay Attention !!!

:lol:

Sure, one of the few times he ventures out of the NFL thread, make him look like an ass

[Enigma869]

Apparently you're a moron. I was sharing reviews of ZUMBA !!! Which sucks !!!
Dance Central IS the best dance game on Kinect with stellar reviews from users and media. Pay Attention !!!

My bad. I read it wrong. Oh, and by the way...Go fuck yourself, scumbag!

[artist4perry]

Apparently you're a moron. I was sharing reviews of ZUMBA !!! Which sucks !!!
Dance Central IS the best dance game on Kinect with stellar reviews from users and media. Pay Attention !!!

My bad. I read it wrong. Oh, and by the way...Go fuck yourself, scumbag!

He is so affectionate.

[TRAGChick]

I'd LOVE to see video footage of peeps here trying to dance like this

[Behshad]

Apparently you're a moron. I was sharing reviews of ZUMBA !!! Which sucks !!!
Dance Central IS the best dance game on Kinect with stellar reviews from users and media. Pay Attention !!!

My bad. I read it wrong. Oh, and by the way...Go fuck yourself, scumbag!

[Melissa]

Haven't tried all the songs yet, but I LOVE the game! SO much fun! I want to play it daily, but I haven't gotten into a routine yet. It really is great exercise, and a fun way to do it. Has anyone tried Zumba yet? I want to buy it, but haven't gotten around to ordering it.

I got to see how it works at your house when you did it! That is amazing how it works! Don't have an xbox yet, just a Wii, and my kids LOVE Mario games and those aren't on xbox I don't think