Wii Fit U
Wii Fit U | |
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Exergaming | |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Wii Fit U
The game was later succeeded by Ring Fit Adventure on the Nintendo Switch which includes two new accessories, the Ring-Con and Leg Strap.
Gameplay
Like its predecessors
Wii Fit U can display output on a television screen or only use its GamePad touchscreen. All retail copies of Wii Fit U are bundled with a foldable Wii U GamePad Stand and an activity meter (
Wii Fit U has all the exercises from Wii Fit Plus except the following:
- SegwayCircuit
- Rhythm Parade
- Big Top Juggling
- Skateboard Arena
- Tightrope Tension
- Penguin Slide
- Snowboard Slalom
- Lotus Focus
As well as merging the regular and Plus versions of Table Tilt, Balance Bubble, and Basic Run into single entries.
Wii Fit U adds the following exercises:
- Dance
- Beginner Dance
- Hula Dance
- Jazz Dance
- Hip-Hop
- Locking
- Flamenco
- Salsa
- Burning Beats/Stamina Steps
- Aerobics
- Puzzle Squash
- Free Boxing
- Orienteering
- Rowing Crew
- Balance Games
- Ultimate Obstacle Course
- Dessert Course
- Hosedown
- Trampoline Target
- Core Luge
- Scuba Search
- Climbing
Release
The game became available for purchase, in standard and Wii Balance Board bundles with Fit Meters, in December 2013 in the PAL regions and on January 10, 2014, in North America.[8] In Japan the physical copy became available on February 1, 2014, although it had been released previously on the eShop than in North America and the PAL regions.
Reception
Critical reception
Aggregator | Score |
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Nintendo Life | [13] |
Nintendo World Report | 9/10[14] |
Polygon | 4.5/10[15] |
Wii Fit U, overall, is well received by critics, having a score of 72 out of 100 by 19 critics on Metacritic. One Metacritic review described it as being "friendly" and not "as hardcore as some fitness buffs may like."[9] Nintendo World Report praises the game for revolutionizing the exercising genre of video games by building upon its predecessor Wii Fit with "robust and customizable routines" and the gym community for motivation.[14] Gaming magazine Polygon criticizes Wii Fit U as "too light-weight to be a contender" for actual exercise.[15] Lifewire called it an "[i]nteresting use of the Gamepad [with] clever new mini-games [and an] improved fitness routine setup [compared to Wii Fit]".[16] PC Magazine rated it 4 out of 5 or "excellent", calling it engaging and fun with many activities, as a worthy sequel and fitness tool.[6] The New York Times described the game and its physical setup as efficient, unobtrusive, and motivating—concluding that "it’s cheaper than joining a gym and it beats sitting on the couch and playing video games".[17] US Gamer said that "[b]alance exercises are the most 'game-like' of all the activities", and that the game has solid integration with Nintendo's now-defunct Miiverse social network. Giving it a 4.5 out of 5, US Gamer concluded "Wii Fit U is a very solid package that achieves its primary goal of making you more aware of your fitness, how your body works and what you might need to do to make it work better. Its game-like nature and Nintendo charm keeps it interesting, enjoyable and never demoralizing."[4]
Benefits studies
Wii Fit U, unlike
Concerning basic exercise, one study found that Wii Fit U is not fit for intensive exercise but rather moderate exercise and conditioning. The study concluded that the ability of the game's diverse exercises to increase physical growth is unknown.[19]
Notes
- ^ Wiiフィット U (Wī Fitto Yū) in Japanese
References
- ^ McFerran, Damien (2013-10-04). "Pandora's Tower Creator Ganbarion Is Co-Developing Wii Fit U". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
- ^ Brian (2013-08-07). "Wii Fit U dated for Japan". Nintendo Everything. Archived from the original on 2013-08-09. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
- ^ Andrews, Nate (5 June 2012). "Wii Fit U Preview". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on 19 November 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- ^ a b Davison, Pete (January 2, 2014). "New Year, New U: Wii Fit U Review". US Gamer. Archived from the original on March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^ a b Thomas, Lucas M. (6 June 2012). "E3 2012: A Closer Look at Wii Fit U's New Peripheral, The Fit Meter". IGN. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- ^ a b Greenwald, Will (November 27, 2013). "Wii Fit U (for Nintendo Wii U)". PC Magazine. Archived from the original on March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^ Davidson, Pete (November 4, 2013). "Wii Fit U Quietly Releases for Free". US Gamer. Archived from the original on March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^ ""Wii Fit U" Confirmed to Make You Sweat at Retail Next Week". Crunchyroll. January 3, 2014. Archived from the original on January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ a b "Wii Fit U Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on January 22, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "Review: Wii Fit U". Destructoid. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "Wii Fit U Review". IGN. Archived from the original on November 11, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "Wii Fit U review: Some assembly required". Joystiq. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ Watts, Martin (2013-11-09). "Wii Fit U Review". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ a b "Wii Fit U Review". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ a b "Wii Fit U: Glass Joe". Polygon. 20 December 2013. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ Herold, Charles (October 18, 2016). "Wii Fit U - Game Review". Lifewire. Archived from the original on March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^ Schmidt, Gregory (December 31, 2013). "Exercise Game Tracks Your Fitness All Day". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 11, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
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