Kinectimals (Xbox 360)

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Description

Kinectimals is one of the launch titles for Microsoft's hands-free controller, the Kinect sensor. The game falls in line a bit with Nintendo's Nintendogs titles about playing with and taking care of virtual pets. Except here, petting the animal has moved from swiping a stylus across a small screen to physically petting the animal with your hands using the Kinect camera.

The game features thirty different cubs that can be raised, trained, and played with. It also features light story elements focused on pirate treasure with various mysteries to solve on and about the island, Lemuria, on which the game takes place. A small flying character known as Bumble introduces the player to the game and various other elements, such as guidance on the story part of the game. Initially five cubs are available (Cheetah, Royal Bengal Tiger, Black Panther, African Lion and African Leopard), but later on six additional ones can be unlocked (Bornean Clouded Leopard, Serval, White Jaguar, Bobcat, Siberian Tiger and Saber-tooth Tiger). Additional ones can be added to the game through downloadable content and toy animals that come with scan codes that can be held up to the camera to redeem them. These are tied through game shops and a deal with Burger King for instance.

Besides simply raising and petting a virtual cat, the player can also take part in mini-games with pets, as well as teaching them tricks. Mini-games involve some abstract ideas for a virtual pet, such as jumping rope and driving the pet around on a remote control car. Aside from the story elements, the game is very open-ended allowing players to experience the game, generally, however they want.

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Part of the Following Groups

• Animals: Cats
• Middleware: Wwise

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The Press Says

GamesCollection	Dec 23, 2010	8.5 out of 10	85
Brash Games	Nov 26, 2010	8 out of 10	80
The Telegraph	Nov 11, 2010	8 out of 10	80
Xbox360Achievements	Nov 03, 2010	80 out of 100	80
GameSpot	Nov 03, 2010	7.5 out of 10	75

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Related Web Sites

• Wikipedia: Kinectimals (article in the open encyclopedia)
• X360A achievement guide (X360A's achievement guide for Kinectimals.)