I remember when I was first introduced to Kinect for Xbox 360 and how difficult it was to get my head around the concept of controller-free gaming. I loved the idea and how innovative it was, but wasn’t sure how that would translate into the gaming experience. We’ve had our system for 2 years and what I’ve found is that playing video games is an active, engaging experience. Gone are the days of children (and adults) fixed to the couch, eyes glued to the screen, controller in hand.
Most of the games we own can be placed in one of two categories: Games for kids (typically featuring their favorite characters) and fitness games. We recently added Kinect Rush: Disney Pixar Adventure to our collection and it seemed fitting to check it out, given the fact that I’ve just spent 3 days in San Francisco immersed in all things Pixar and Brave.
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Some of our family’s favorite Pixar films include Cars and the Toy Story trilogy, so we were excited when we popped in the game and found ourselves immersed in new but familiar worlds from these (and other ) Pixar films. For the child (or adult) who wants more of films like Up, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and more, the game delivers.
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The adventure begins in Pixar Park where you decide which world you’d like to delve into. There are puzzles, challenges, hidden secrets, and more that can be approached individually or cooperatively. My son’s favorite adventure is driving in the Cars-themed world.
Photo Credit: Kinect Rush
One of the unique features of the game is KinectScan which scans your body and creates an avatar based on your unique features. I didn’t have difficulty setting it up, however, my 4 1/2 year old son did. While we did eventually help him understand where he needed to stand and for how long, it took him several tries. Additionally, he still struggles with the controls (since he is the control) when playing any game that requires Kinect. At times he’s frustrated but it’s fleeting and his desire to play superseded his frustration
Overall, the game is engaging with fantastic visuals and a mostly kid-friendly platform. As a parent, I appreciate the fact that the game gets kids off the couch for an active experience.
Kinect Rush: Disney Pixar Adventure is available at Walmart for under $50.
Disclosure: I participate in the Walmart Moms program and am compensated for my time and honest opinions.
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