Kinect Sports: Season Two (2011)

by Christopher January 11, 2019

written by Christopher January 11, 2019 4 minutes read

Summary

Release Year: 2011
Genres: Sport
Platforms: Xbox 360
Developers: BigPark, Rare
Publishers: Microsoft Studios

Kinect Sports: Season Two (2011) Review

Kinect Sports: Season Two is a sequel to Rare’s 2010 multi-million seller Kinect Sports. It was released on October 25, 2011, for the Xbox 360. The game features six new events: baseball, golf, tennis, skiing, darts, and American football. It also includes full-body tracking and in-game voice control.

Gameplay

Kinect Sports: Season Two uses the Kinect motion sensor to track the player’s movements. This allows players to control the game with their entire bodies, making for a more immersive and realistic experience.

The game’s six events are all well-designed and offer a variety of challenges. Baseball is a particularly fun event, as it allows players to swing the bat and pitch the ball using their own body movements. Golf is also a lot of fun, as it requires players to use their whole body to swing the club and putt the ball.

Tennis is another great event, as it allows players to experience the thrill of playing a real tennis match. Skiing is a bit more challenging, but it’s still a lot of fun to race down the slopes and try to avoid crashing. Darts is a more relaxed event, but it’s still a lot of fun to try to hit the bullseye. American football is the most physical event in the game, and it’s a great way to get a workout.

Graphics and Sound

Kinect Sports: Season Two’s graphics are solid, but they’re not the best that the Xbox 360 has to offer. The character models are well-animated, but the environments are a bit bland. The game’s sound effects are also good, but the music is a bit repetitive.

Overall

Kinect Sports: Season Two is a great game for anyone who wants to get active and have some fun. The game’s six events are all well-designed and offer a variety of challenges. The full-body tracking and in-game voice control make for a more immersive and realistic experience. Overall, Kinect Sports: Season Two is a great addition to the Kinect library.

Score: 8/10

Pros

Six new events, including baseball, golf, tennis, skiing, darts, and American football
Full-body tracking and in-game voice control
Immersive and realistic experience
Great for parties and family gatherings

Cons

Graphics are a bit bland
Music is a bit repetitive
Some events can be a bit challenging for younger players

Review Score

8/10

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Christopher

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