Can Kinect Teach You Kung Fu?
SodaHead Gaming
2012/05/22 23:00:00
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Up until now, the Xbox 360 Kinect motion-sensing hardware has mostly been a medium for kitchy dance-offs, sports mini-games, and a few lackluster action titles. But Kinesthetic Games is ready to turn the system on its head, possibly with an upper chest grapple and sweeping kick. We're not sure. We haven't played "Kung Fu Superstar" yet. Whatever the case, the Kinect stakes are rising.
According to Kotaku, "Kung Fu Superstar" will tell the tale of young Danny Cheng as he learns the art of Kung Fu and attempts to become an international martial arts stuntman. That would be pretty straight-forward if it was a typical controller-based game, but since this is played with Kinect, that means you'll actually be learning Kung Fu along with Danny. Even if the game doesn't live up to expectations, it's a fascinating step in a new direction.
According to Kotaku, "Kung Fu Superstar" will tell the tale of young Danny Cheng as he learns the art of Kung Fu and attempts to become an international martial arts stuntman. That would be pretty straight-forward if it was a typical controller-based game, but since this is played with Kinect, that means you'll actually be learning Kung Fu along with Danny. Even if the game doesn't live up to expectations, it's a fascinating step in a new direction.
Top Opinion
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munda 2012/05/22 23:46:27
Still kinda cool. May be more exercise worthy. Still would learn more Kung Fu than sitting on the couch with a quart of ice cream.
Yes, it can teach you some basics. But, it can't see when you've done something wrong and correct you. And, as a former martial artist, I can tell you those fine points make a big difference. If, for example, your hand and wrist aren't in the right position when you punch someone, you've broken them.
More importantly, you are never in any danger of actually getting hit & you're not getting used to pain.