PC Advisor - 4.5/5 "For those who are fairly sporty anyway, the Wii Fit may end up more of a check and balance device rather than a full-on trainer as it seems not to have endurance tests and actively slowed us down when jogging. For all that, it's a brilliant idea. Wii approve. " GamePro - 4/5 "If you are a Wii fanatic or are just looking for to play a game that entertains as much as it innovates, then Wii Fit is right up your alley." Yahoo! - 4/5 "Wii Fit's more energetic mini-games are ample to leave you out of breath. No, it's no shortcut to the perfect physique, but it sure beats another hour on a damn treadmill." TheAge - 3.5/5
With Wii Fit now released in Europe and making quick tracks to the US, keeping up with the media's 'professional' opinion on it could be sweaty work. That's where we come in.
Wii Fit Chat has scoured the Interweb for snippets from as many Wii Fit reviews as we can find, and compiled both the good and bad in a handy, continually updated list for your convenience. Click below to see the lot of 'em. Don't worry, you can thank us afterwards. ;)
Rated Reviews
Stuff.tv - 5/5
"...cheaper than the gym and no one gets to see your uncoordinated flailing."
T3 - 4/5
"...put the effort in, and unless you bookend your workouts with Dunkin Donuts sessions, your fitness is bound to improve."
DigitalSpy - 4/5
"It’s undoubtedly much better than going to the gym and, despite its £70 price tag, it’s also a lot cheaper than the average yearly membership."
The Scotsman - 4/5
"This really works: as you do the exercises at the right speed and get the technique right – you even get encouragement to keep you going. "
ReWiredMind - 3/5
"The balance board is innovative enough and...Wii Fit isn’t THAT bad. Its just a lot more limited than I’d have imagined."
The Sun Times, Chicago - 3/5
"...Unless you're a personal trainer, you probably aren't going to know how to get the most out of "Wii Fit. Still, it's a decent first step in getting video-game couch potatoes off the couch and moving."
The Sun - 93%
" I've no doubt Wii Fit will be the first in a long line of titles that prove there's more to this entertainment form that guns, bullets and racing cars."
Gaming Heaven - 92%
"A great product featuring moments of charm that Nintendo do so well... and comes highly recommended."
Playit 3D - 92%
"The £70 is well worth it and if you have a Wii it’s definitely a purchase you should consider."
Official Nintendo Magazine UK - 91%
"The Balance Board is top-notch technology and as a package the whole thing works tremendously well."
Cubed3 - 90%
"Simply put, one of the best packages on Wii and something everyone should at least try out."
Play.tm - 90%
"...rest assured there is some pretty impressive substance behind the hype."
Pocket-lint - 90%
"...like Brain Training for the DS or Wii Sports on the Wii, Wii Fit is going to be a cracking addition to the console."
Console Monster - 88%
"... there is a quality and a depth to each of the activities."
GameInformer - 85%
"Wii Fit does a really nice job making both a bit of exercise and a bit of gaming accessible to even those folks who've never executed a half-moon pose or laid hands on a gaming controller in their life."
SPOnG - 85%
"...it’s a motivational system for the good of your body. Just don’t forget to close the blinds."
IGN Australia - 83%
"Parents will love it; it gets their kids off their butts and into sports – even if it's still in front of the tube."
Games Master UK - 83%
"Impressive. But games won't get much from it and it's unlikely to get you trim on its own."
n-Revolution Magazine UK - 82%
"Every bit as good at its job as "Wii Sports" was, Wii Fit has enough gameplay in there to please nearly everyone."
The Man Room - 80%
"Men will find Wii Fit and the Balance Board has a high WAF (wife acceptance factor) and may even get their wives and girlfriends interested in videogames."
PALGN - 80%
"Semantics aside, Wii Fit succeeds on its own terms. It’s a great way to do some physical activity - whatever the outcome - for those unwilling or unable to go to the gym."
GameDaily - 80%
"If you're looking to get ripped, you're better off buying some protein powder and heading to the gym. For everyone else, this is a clever way to sneak in a little extra exercise every day – and for some couch potatoes, this could be the best way to start down the path to physical fitness."
NTSC-uk - 80%
[Won't sell]"...because it’s a gimmick that’s easily bought into, but because it’s a great product."
Total Video Games - 80%
"Wii Fit is a "game" that excels at everything it sets out to achieve."
Boomtown - 80%
"As a videogame it's no great shakes really. But as a way of adding some interesting and fun exercise into your life it works very well indeed."
Bit-Tech - 80%
"Judged on fun and ingenuity, Wii Fit gets top marks. Judged on longevity and value though, the game suffers horribly at our admittedly grumpy hands."
IGN UK - 80%
"Wii Fit is undeniably great value. It’s beautifully presented, joyfully accessible and effortlessly entertaining."
VideoGamer - 80%
"..not a solution to weight problems, but it's definitely a good addition to your fitness routine."
The Mirror - 80%
"For those that are maybe too self-conscious to go to a gym or want to ease themselves into getting fit, Wii Fit is ideal."
LazyGamer - 80%
"Wii Fit is a difficult game to review, since it’s not a game in the traditional sense of the word. That said, it’s remarkably fun and very original in how it involves the player to create a training program."
Hexus Gaming - 80%
"Cheaper than a home gym, cheaper than a gym membership Wii Fit is one fitness ‘gadget’ you’ll probably keep on using."
GamerGirlsUnite - 80%
"If you want to improve the condition of your body or [are] already working out on a regular basis, the Wii-Fit certainly can be a good tool for a daily exercise routine."
Wired - 80%
"Wii Fit feels very much like a version 1.0 trial run that's going to be made obsolete by a better sequel in six months. For now, it's absolutely worth giving it a try if you have a Wii, $90, and some extra pounds to lose."
IGN USA - 80%
"If you really want to lose weight with Wii Fit, you can do it, just as you can build and tone muscle. That a videogame has finally crossed that barrier is impressive. That it makes working out an entertainment is more commendable still."
NintendoWiiFanboy - 75%
"Wii Fit is definitely effective and definitely flawed, and that's frustrating. As with so many games, there's the lingering sense that this could have been just a little bit better and really been mind-blowing."
Kombo - 75%
"Whether or not you should purchase Wii Fit depends on the answer to this last question. Do you want to exercise and get in shape? If so, then this is a great tool for you. If your answer is "no," then you might want to play something else.""
Jolt - 71%
"There’s no doubting that Wii Fit is a well put together package on the whole, our gripes regarding the lack of exercise queuing aside."
Ace-Gamez - 70%
"Wii Fit's biggest triumph though is that it keeps you conscious of your fitness goals at all times - sure, you could have another pint, but are you really ready to face the disappointment of the cutesy white board?"
Level7.nu - 70%
"There are a lot of workout tools that claim to make working out fun, but Wii Fit actually pulls it off."
CNET - 70%
"Wii Fit will help you work up a sweat, but it's not as smooth and fun a workout as you'd probably like."
games(TM) - 70%
"...if you are willing to commit to it then Wii Fit is a loyal and multitalented trainer."
NGamer UK - 68%
"You can look at Wii Fit in two ways. On one hand it's a pretty comprehensive selection of exercises" or "a series of lacklustre tasks that beautifully demonstrate the technical abilities of the board.
Unrated Reviews
ElectricNews
"...helps shake off the couch potato tag that has dogged games consoles for so long."
Popular Science
"...a system that combines reasonable physical demands with powerful psychological incentives... it deserves the sales tsunami that's about to hit."
The Guardian
"Don't ditch that gym membership just yet, but Wii Fit is far more than just a game."
Times Online
"...all this wizardry simply makes mucking around making a chump of yourself even more fun than it is already, which is fine by me."
Handbag
"Apart from being fun, good for you and all those things, Wii Fit may prove to be a wise investment simply for the Balance Board."
Kotaku
"...Nintendo's doing its own thing now, for better or worse. And taking Wii Fit for what it is, the game works."
AdelaideNow
"There is every potential for you to improve your fitness, posture, balance and flexibility if you can find the space and discipline to put it to work... but you'll only get out of it what you're willing to put in."
"If, sticking to a reasonable diet, you persisted with a combination of exercises, I suspect you might achieve some of that mystical “toning” that gym people have."
"Not really a game and not really a hardcore workout, the “game” falls somewhere in between. If your feelings can handle its emotionless evaluation of your physical form, there’s a roadmap to a healthy new lifestyle waiting on the disc."
"You’ll probably end up buying one, and if you don’t already have a Nintendo Wii, the Wii Fit could well “tip the scales” as yet another great reason why making a Wii a part of your life is a wiinner of an iidea!"
"...In my experience, the game did provide a workout. After about 20 minutes, I got downright shaky, which likely has more to do with my utter lack of exercise all winter than with the Wii's motivating powers."
" I think the minigames -- which were mostly quite fun -- suggest the real long-term benefit of dropping $90 on Wii Fit. That is, the Balance Board is going to open up some cool and clever new ways to play video games."
"I did have a lot of fun on day one and found myself motivated to keep trying to improve my score. The real question, however, is whether I'll stick with it or if the Wii Fit...0 will go unused after a period of time."
"Could you do all these exercises and balance activities right now without Wii Fit? Sure you could. But would you? ...once you take that first step onto it [Balance Board], you might find yourself on the way to becoming more fit."
"Wii Fit does a really nice job making both a bit of exercise and a bit of gaming accessible to even those folks who've never executed a half-moon pose or laid hands on a gaming controller in their life."
"...if you're looking to ease back into exercise, seeking ways to break up your current routine--or want a fun, family-friendly option for those days when it's too hot or cold outside--then the Wii Fit is definitely recommended."
"Wii Fit is a good collection of activities (yoga, aerobics, strength training and mini-games) that, if used correctly and with a little dedication, might actually improve the user's health."
"If you're looking for a hardcore cardiovascular workout, Wii Fit is not for you. If you're unfit and unlikely to end up at the gym without a gun pointed at your head, Wii Fit is what you've been looking for."
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