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Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 Wii
Metascore
30 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 4 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
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  1. Nintendojo
    50
    The developers could have used some coaching and beatings by Jillian to get this game into shape. Visually it doesn't look like a Wii game, and it barely makes use of Wii's motion controls.
  2. GameShark
    50
    You get the idea – this is by no means a "gamer's game" and it strains to make the definition of "game" in general. It's really more of a fitness tool – a fitness tool with an unholy dose of The Biggest Loser mixed in.
  3. XGN
    20
    Obvious this is an attempt to cash in fast. The game hurts your eyes and the controls just don't work. So unfortunately it's really a painful and bad game which you shouldn't buy.
  4. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    16
    It's completely broken. [Aug 2009, p.99]
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User Score
1.7 out of 10

Overwhelming dislike- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 11 out of 12
  1. TK
    6
    A few problems with this game: 1) cardio is all jogging - yawn! 2) the controls don't always read user movements, which is demotivating 3) it seems that the total calories burned is cumulative, rather than session-by-session, which makes it hard to compete against yourself. What I do like: having one more Wii workout game gives me a bit more workout variety, and it's easier to do with a toddler running around than most other cardio exercises. Tips: don't bother with the balance board: putting on a pair of sneakers and actually running in place gives you a better workout. (Note: if this is a game you really want and you don't own a balance board, you can get away with buying just the game!). Also, it's much easier to do the game using a controller in each hand rather than adding a nunchuk, as the nunchuk limits range of motion and the cord can catch on your knees, etc. when you're doing the activities. All in all, it's nice to have kicking around, but it leaves a lot to be desired!… Full Review »
  2. ShansterG
    1
    Poor controlling, poor usage of the controller, almost no use of the board. OK graphics, but a very disappointing purchase. I am a fitness fan, Jillian fan and a wii fan, but those did not come together well in this game.… Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    2
    The workout itself is great, but the controls don't "work" for the motions on the TV. Kind of pointless. And there is no one to email, mail, call, nothing to ask how, what, or why it is not working. But I can work up a darn good sweat if I do what the video wants me to do. So I use it more as an exercise vidoe, knowing I would never do this stuff on my own. More fitness than WII fit, but less keeping track of stuff. Doesn't matter, most days I just walk my 2 big dogs anyways.… Full Review »
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