This game is so CUTE.
I love how involved the Miis are. I love how the other people who have a file are the ones who get the most airtime during your exercises (my bf is always the referee when I play soccer heading, for instance. If he’s in the room when I do something he’ll try to mimic what his Mii is doing in the background). I love how in the plaza my Mii does yoga poses while his Mii snores (he won’t wake up!).
When I did the soccer balls the first time I laughed hysterically the whole time after getting smacked in the face (probably a better workout). The step class, though it was a little weak aerobics-wise, was so corny and adorable I almost teared up, and I was pleased to see how different the next one up was. I like the aesthetics and the balance meters and…just everything.
I realize, though, that novelty is probably a big part of my enchantment with this thing, so I’m taking things slowly. I’m doing 20 mins in the piggybank a day now, will move to 30 soon. I’m sticking with unlocking things at a leisurely pace to try and keep myself from getting tired of things, as I often do. I’m afraid I’ll be sad when there’s nothing new left to do, as I don’t care that much about setting new records, but that seems a way off.
The thing I don’t like is that I think the scale is inaccurate. The first time I weighed myself, then I did a few exercises and weighed myself again (like 20 mins. later, and didn’t eat or drink anything, though it had passed midnight so it was the “next day”), and it said I’d gained 1.5 pounds. Also, it’s always 3-4 pounds less than what my bathroom scale says (on “light” clothing), even when I’m not wearing any clothes (in the bathroom). Which is flattering, but I’m glad I didn’t wait for this instead of buying a scale. Also, the fitness age appears to be random, and I don’t like how it’s not often clear whether/when you can put your wiimote down or what to do with it (except a few instances of “keep it in your pocket” and I hardly ever happen to have pockets while doing it). Also, I wish I could get to repeated exercises faster, or combine them (it suggests combos, but won’t actually do it - does this come later?)
It’s actually a lot more appealing than the commercials make it seem to me, but I knew I was going to like it from the start, so i guess it doesn’t matter. I’m not going to stop swimming or going to the gym, but this will be a darling supplement. We haven’t quite figured out where to put the board when we’re not using it, though.
I hope to see other games using the balance board out soon! Like, actual objective/plot games. Wouldn’t that be awesome?
It’s tons of minigames strung together with chewing gum. The controls are a tad sluggish as well, which nailed me on specific minigames such as keeping outhouse doors closed so the exposed Rabbids don’t shriek and squash your face with a plunger as revenge.