Wii Fit

This is less of a game and more of a workout tool, as such I can only review is as the latter as gameplay isn't the main objective of this entry.

I'd be lying if I said I don't use this to stay in shape (it's more effective than going to a gym, I'll tell you that much) however I'll admit that the motion controls are a bit dodgy at times, this is especially the case with some of the minigames which outright refuse to register certain movements (the meditating minigame being the most egregious example.) Naturally this costed this game achieving full marks from me as while most of the workouts register perfectly, it's annoying that some parts of the game are unplayable (or unusable in this case) which makes this an incomplete release. It's a shame because the overall presentation is really good with shoutouts to the Nintendo library as well as an interactive Wii board in game to give the real-life board some much needed personality.

Extra points for Wii Fit Trainer being the badass that she is

Not much of a workout and certainly not much of a game. It has a couple of goofy moments, and the snowboarding is kind of cool, but this game is pretty much a giant gimmick.

The Balance Board did make for some inspired gameplay, but as a fitness tool, gamification could only take it so far, with some unreliable metrics and general lack of true enthusiasm on the game's part leading to a lack of drive on mine.