EyeToy: Kinetic

EyeToy: Kinetic

PAL game cover
Developer(s) SCE London Studio

Nike Motionworks

Publisher(s) Sony Computer Entertainment
Series EyeToy
Platform(s) PlayStation 2
Release date(s) September 23, 2005 (EU)
November 8, 2005 (NA)
Genre(s) Exergaming
Mode(s) Single player
Rating(s) PEGI: 3+
System requirements

EyeToy

EyeToy: Kinetic is an exercise program, or exergaming title developed in collaboration with Nike Motionworks. It has been designed to help the player improve their fitness and health using a variety of exercise games. A few of these are demonstrated [1] on GameSpot.

The game includes a wide angle "Full Vision Lens" attachment that fits over the Eye Toy lens. Without it, the player's image on the screen is too large to play this game properly. It is held in a foam insert in the standard memory card holder in the disc case. The lens attachment is not sold separately, so if it is broken or lost then the only recourse is to repurchase the entire game.

The game's sequel is titled EyeToy: Kinetic Combat.

Contents

Games

EyeToy: Kinetic is separated into four different sections, containing exercise games under the certain groups:

Cardio Zone

The 'Cardio Zone' contains games designed to improve your cardiovascular fitness. These are:

Combat Zone

The 'Combat Zone' is designed to improve speed, physical strength and flexibility. These are:

Toning Zone

The 'Toning Zone' contains games designed for body conditioning and exercise. These are:

Mind and Body Zone

The 'Mind and Body Zone' is designed to improve breathing, posture and relaxation. These are:

The zone also contains three sequences besides the games above:

Personal Trainer Mode

The game offers a personal trainer mode: a 12 week programme of various games from the four zones. Before you begin, you will be able to choose a trainer, Matt or Anna, who will guide you through the twelve week workout. They will choose certain games from the four zones which you can change if you don't like them. You will also have the option to perform a warm up and stretching sequence along with the routine.

At the end of every routine and every week, you will be graded depending on your performance. These grades go from A+ (Master) to E (Beginner). If you miss five days of the workout, you will be asked if you wish to do the entire twelve week workout from the beginning.

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