Kinect Joy Ride
About the Game
Kinect Joy Ride is one of the launch titles for Microsoft's Kinect device for the Xbox 360. It's been billed as the "first hands-free racing game". Keeping with the theme of many Kinect titles (arguably inspired by Wii-centric titles from Nintendo), the game uses a player's Xbox Avatar as the in-game character. Kinect Joy Ride is controlled by players holding their hands out in front of them as if holding an invisible steering wheel, and steering thusly.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Hip movement allows the character to drift, and a speed boost can be done by thrusting arms forward and back. Another notable element is large jumps and stunts available to perform during that flight. Stunts are largely done with players twisting their body while the kart is airborne. A major part of the experience is a variety to the tracks and challenges, and there is unlockable content (mostly in the form of new tracks), a two-player offline mode, and online play for up to eight players.
Standout Features
- Hip movement allows the character to drift, and a speed boost can be done by thrusting arms forward and back.
- Another notable element is large jumps and stunts available to perform during that flight.
- A major part of the experience is a variety to the tracks and challenges, and there is unlockable content (mostly in the form of new tracks), a two-player offline mode, and online play for up to eight players.
- It's been billed as the "first hands-free racing game".
- Kinect Joy Ride is controlled by players holding their hands out in front of them as if holding an invisible steering wheel, and steering thusly.
- Stunts are largely done with players twisting their body while the kart is airborne.
Modes & Ways to Play
A major part of the experience is a variety to the tracks and challenges, and there is unlockable content (mostly in the form of new tracks), a two-player offline mode, and online play for up to eight players.
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
