Let's Cheer
© 2011 2K Play
As a 50-something male, reviewing a cheerleading program is a bit out of my league. But as an educator, it is easy to spot the teaching potential of this movement experience, which leverages the Kinect sensor to gently coach me through real cheer moves. To make the program, 2K Play told me that they used motion capture on professional cheerleaders, which adds a sense of realism to the models that you follow. If you miss a move, you see a glowing region around your weak spot. At the end of the routine, you are scored and you get to unlock new levels or try again. You will learn High V, Broken T, and Right Punch, as well as more advanced, combination moves including the Blad Cap and Touchdown Sway. Songs featured include both licensed cheerleading songs and popular cheer dance hits including Rihanna's Disturbia and Gwen Stefani's Hollaback Girl. You can also show off your skills with controller-free, full body cheerleading jumps like the Double Hook and Herkie. The game features voice enabled technology that rates your spirit level and makes sure you stay on count. You can earn spirit stars to rank-up, unlock new routines and advance to the Nationals. Other features included estimated calorie tracking and two player competitive or cooperative play. Developed by Cat Daddy for 2K Play.
$40, Xbox Kinect
Teaches: physical education, gross motor coordination, cheerleading, dance
CTR Rating: 94%