Kinectimals invites children, their parents and animal lovers of all ages to build lasting friendships with some of the world’s most exotic creatures. Just like real pets, your Kinectimals will come running when they hear your voice, respond to commands such as jump, roll over and play dead, and purr with joy when you scratch them behind their ears.
GenreMiscellaneous
Platforms xbox360
DEVELOPER Frontier Dev. | PUBLISHER Codemasters | RELEASE DATE
Kinectimals Reviews xbox360
mondoxbox.com review
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game-boyz.co.uk review
By holding up this special scanning code to the Kinect Sensor while at the Scan Stone (a large green globe) the item or cub will magically appear in the game. From experience, standing close to the sensor as well as having good lighting in the room may provide more successful results as the code will need to fill the entire globe area.
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gametrailers.com review
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gamerevolution.com review
It’s no surprise that Kinectimals was designed by the same creative team behind the LostWinds games for Wii. Like LostWinds, this is a game with style and soul, and it was clearly designed by folks who know how to combine good game design with innovative motion technology. It may not be reason enough on its own to rush out and buy Kinect, but it’s damn close.
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vandal.net review
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strategyinformer.com review
We really enjoyed Kinectimals, suggesting that this is far more than a kiddie game, but we’d be lying if we said that there wasn’t an awkward feeling throughout. The general atmosphere is understandably one aimed at children, and there were moments when we’d take a step back and think ‘why are we playing this?’. Still, it’s worth experiencing simply as a display of what the Kinect tech can do.
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telegraph.co.uk review
However, the incredibly fun presentation, brilliant animation and sugary sweet personality of both the cubs and their surrounding allows players to forgive a lot of Kinectimal’s shortcomings. It goes without saying that kids will go absolutely doolally for Kinectimals.
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videogamer.com review
Kinectimals is a dumb name, clearly devised to try and capitalise on the success of Nintendogs, but that’s a misstep that’s easy to forgive. For the game’s target audience – pre-teen kids – this is an excellent Kinect game that will provide hours of fun. It’s unlikely to have the same impact as the aforementioned DS classic, but if you’re after a game for the kids alongside your Kinect then this is the best out there.
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gameblog.fr review
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msxbox-world.com review
As it stands, if you’ve got kids, aged 8 upwards (especially girls), you’ll find them fully enjoying what’s on offer, although with so much to take in, can get a little overly complicated. Luckily with no penalties, those playing can simply dip in and reap the rewards at their own pace which is very good. Kinectimals is definitely a game recommended just to show off how clever Kinect can be with a little imagination. For older gamers and adults, there’s certainly enough charm to win you over, but perhaps not enough substance to keep you glued to the TV for long periods or after the initial novelty wears off
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oxm.co.uk review
The mini-games themselves are a mixed bag. The ones where you’re throwing or kicking balls at things offer the best entertainment or competition as they reward a degree of precision.
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gamesradar.com review
Kinectimals certainly isn’t for everyone, but it’s pretty spot-on for its target audience. The intuitive Kinect controls take the pet sim experience to a new immersion-amping level, the lush jungle visuals are an eye-pleasing treat, and the fun narrative and sandbox-like environments add some welcome depth to the feed-pet-brush-play genre. Oh, and did we mention how irresistibly cute the animals are?
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oxmonline.com review
Kinectimals does have its subtle but irksome foibles: activities or mini-games where your cub serves as nothing more than window-dressing, a sometimes-imperfect aiming system for throwing and directing objects, a flat ending to the story (with a heavy-handed hook thrown in as a hint at potential for a sequel), no discernable increase in difficulty as you progress through the map, and a somewhat fussy Scan Stone function (which allows you access to additional items and animals; of our two E3-only cat plushies, only one’s tag successfully scanned in). Still, with its collectible treasure pieces, butterflies, and toys, a plot that puts a fantasy spin on pirates, the ability to hop-in as a challenger during mini-games, and exquisite artistic elements (just look at the map and watch the credits roll), Lemuria is a world you’ll be glad to visit for a little quality time with your younger self.
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xbox360achievements.org review
In Kinectimals, Frontier Studios has created a title that is not just incredibly adorable, but one that is also hugely engaging. If Kinectimals can’t shift Microsoft a few Kinect units this fall to families looking for the next big thing, the truth is, nothing will. Unfortunately, beneath the surface, Kinectimals contains some bizarrely steep difficulty spikes, an extremely awkward throwing mechanic and I fear that the menus may be a touch too complicated for much younger children. When played with a parent, Kinectimals can not only educate the kids with its fun dialogue and playful cutscenes, but surely it’ll capture their hearts as well.
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joystiq.com review
As I left, she was already badgering my mother-in-law about conning Santa into leaving Kinect under the tree (Ed. note: Sorry, Mary!). And that’s the point, isn’t it? You can judge Kinectimals all you want, but are you going to be the one who tells the little girl she can’t have her own imaginary tiger?
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gameinformer.com review
With around 20 hours of gameplay, Kinectimals offers plenty to do. You can play with your cub, shop for new items, decorate your house with trinkets found on your adventure, complete challenges, have friends join in to beat your high scores, and more. If you’re looking for a rich gameplay experience jam packed with adorable creatures, look no further.
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gameplanet.co.nz review
Kinectimals takes aspects from many of the Kinect release titles and weaves them into a beautifully crafted world rich with life so cute all your neighbours will hear coming from your house is a steady
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teamxbox.com review
Outside of the freeplay mode Kinectimals features a set of mini games that can be used to unlock more pieces of flair for your animal, additional toys and areas. These games are unlocked by playing you’re your pet and gaining ‘discovery points’. Most of the mini games can be categorized in to four main areas.
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meristation.com review
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gamespot.com review
Your pet may not grow, but he’s otherwise as adorably authentic as you could hope for without being saccharine. Most of the more game-y elements are weak, but it’s difficult to dwell on them for long, when there’s a purring pussycat nuzzled against the screen.
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3djuegos.com review
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eurogamer.pt review
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destructoid.com review
That’s the set up, and already you can see that there’s more to Kinectimals that simply taking care of your little furry friend. Sure, you’ll name, pet, bathe, and play with your animal, but Kinectimals isn’t really a Nintendogs-like pet ownership simulation. Instead, it’s a deeper bonding experiencing, mixed with a series of gesture-based mini-games, some of which are surprisingly fun and oftentimes quite a work out.
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gamingbolt.com review
Yet another motion controlled title that appeals to the casual family audience, Kinectimals offers a surprisingly robust story mode but a little too much repetition prevents it from appealing to all demographics.
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