Wii Fit Plus
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| Developer(s) | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Composer(s) | Asuka Ohta |
| Engine | Wii Fit |
| Platform(s) | Wii |
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| Genre(s) | Fitness game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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| Media/distribution | Wii Optical Disc |
Wii Fit Plus (Wiiフィットプラス) is a fitness video game by Nintendo for the Wii console. The game is an enhanced version of Wii Fit[2] and was announced at Nintendo's E3 2009 media briefing on June 2, 2009. The game was released in Japan on October 1, 2009 and in North America three days later on October 4. It was released in South Korea on December 2, 2010. In addition to the original Wii Fit activities and options, Wii Fit Plus incorporates 15 new balance and aerobics games (referred to as "Training Plus") and six new strength training and yoga activities.[4] New features include a calorie burning counter, the ability for users to create custom fitness regimens or choose from a number of specialized routines based on specific objectives and available time, as well as having the option to create profiles for pets and babies. Users are also able to navigate more quickly between exercises.[5][6][7]
Wii Fit Plus is sold bundled with a Wii Balance Board, as well as separately for existing Wii Balance Board owners.[4] Most activities are for a single player, but there are a number of multi-player activities that allow for up to 8 players to take turns using one Wii Balance Board.[8]
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[edit] Gameplay
Wii Fit Plus provides all of the original activities in Wii Fit in addition to fifteen Balance/Aerobics games (in a separate category called "Training Plus") and six Yoga and Strength-Training exercises unique to the game.
- Yoga
- Spine Extension
- Gate
- Grounded V
- Strength Training
- Balance Bridge
- Single-Leg Reach
- Side Lunge
- Training Plus Games marked with an asterisk (*) are remakes of games from the original Wii Fit.
- Perfect 10
- Island Cycling
- Rhythm Kung-Fu
- Driving Range
- Segway Circuit
- Bird's-Eye Bulls-Eye
- Snowball Fight
- Obstacle Course
- Tilt City
- Rhythm Parade
- Big Top Juggling
- Skateboard Arena
- Table Tilt Plus*
- Balance Bubble Plus*
- Basic Run Plus*
[edit] Reception
Wii Fit Plus generally received positive reviews from critics. IGN gave Wii Fit Plus a score of 8.2.[9] GameTrailers gave it 7.5 out of 10. GameSpot gave it a 7.5 out of 10.[10] Official Nintendo Magazine gave it 91%. 1UP gave it an A-, stating,'There's still some tightening up to be done, but Wii Fit Plus is a definite improvement in the format.' [11] X-Play gave it 4 out of 5.
Within one month of its release, Wii Fit Plus sold 2.16 million copies worldwide,[12] and as of April 2011, the game sold 18.49 million units worldwide.[13]
In May 2010 the American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed the Wii to encourage sedentary people to take the first step toward fitness. The AHA heart icon covers the console itself along with two of its more active games, Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resort.[14][15]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Standalone Wii Fit Plus Sold At A Deep Discount". Siliconera. 23 July 2009. http://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/23/standalone-wii-fit-plus-sold-at-a-deep-discount/. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
- ^ a b "Nintendo Unveils Wii Fit Plus Launch Date and New Colors of Nintendo DSi, Wii Remote". Las Vegas, Nevada: Nintendo of America. 31 August 2009. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20090831006002/en. Retrieved 1 September 2009. "Nintendo today announced that the new Wii Fit Plus game will launch in North America on Oct. 4"
- ^ "Wii Fit Plus dated, priced for Australia - Australian Nintendo News Source - Vooks - 3DS - Wii- DS". Vooks. http://www.vooks.net/story-18482-Wii-Fit-Plus-dated-priced-for-Australia.html. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
- ^ a b c "Nintendo introduces new social entertainment experiences at E3 Expo" (Press release). Nintendo of Europe. 2009-06-02. http://nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2009/nintendo_introduces_new_social_entertainment_experiences_at_e3_expo_13655.html. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ Snider, Mike (2009-06-04). "Nintendo unveils sensor, 'Wii Fit Plus' at E3 video game expo". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2009-06-02-nintendo-wii-3e_N.htm.
- ^ "Wii Fit Plus Video Game | Reviews, Trailers & Interviews". GameTrailers.com. http://www.gametrailers.com/game/wii-fit-plus/11418. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
- ^ "Wii Games - Wii Fit Plus". Nintendo.com.au. 2009-10-15. http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=19238&pageID=2. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
- ^ "What is Wii Fit Plus?". Wiifit.com. http://wiifit.com/what-is-wii-fit-plus/multiplayer.html#multiplayer. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
- ^ var authorId = "41502432" by Matt Casamassina (2009-10-02). "Wii Fit Plus Review - Wii Review at IGN". Wii.ign.com. http://wii.ign.com/articles/103/1031024p1.html. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
- ^ Ramsay, Randolph (2009-10-04). "Wii Fit Plus Review, Wii Fit Plus Wii Review". GameSpot.com. http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/wiifitplus/review.html?tag=topslot;img;4. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
- ^ Barnholt, Ray. "Wii Fit Plus Review for Wii from". 1UP.com. http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3176343&p=44. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
- ^ "Financial Results Briefing for the Six-Month Period ended September 2009" (PDF). Nintendo. 2009-10-31. p. 11. http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2009/091030e.pdf#page=6. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ^ "Supplementary Information about Earnings Release" (PDF). Nintendo. 2011-04-26. p. 10. http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=5. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ Joel Schectman (17 May 2010). "Heart group backs Wii video game console in obesity campaign". San Jose Mercury News. . Associated Press. http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_15104216. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ^ "American Heart Association and Nintendo of America Online Information Center". Activeplaynow.com. http://www.activeplaynow.com/. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
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