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Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009


1.2

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Jillian Michael’s Fitness Ultimatum 2009 is the first game of its type to combine a celebrity fitness trainer with the Wii and innovative Wii Balance Board accessory to offer you a fun and entertaining way to get fit. Under Jillian’s expert guidance, you can pursue a focused workout that helps you reach your fitness goals through rigorous, branching exercise routines and multiple difficulty levels that will get you in the best shape of your life. [Majesco Games]

PUBLISHER:	Majesco Entertainment
DEVELOPER:	3G Studios - Interactive Game Group
GENRE(S):	Fitness
PLAYERS:	2
ESRB RATING:	E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE:	October 21, 2008

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

GameShark

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.

Nintendojo

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.

The average user rating for this game is 1.2 (out of 10) based on 20 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

T K gave it a6:
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!

Shanster G gave it a1:
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.

[Anonymous] gave it a2:
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.

Joanne T gave it a0:
Game is very inflexible and doesn't seem to respond to user at all. I found on some taks that I could stand still and my avatar would continue to work out while "Jillian" offered praise. There were other activities that didn't work at all. A big disappointment.

Jared R gave it a1:
Simply put the game does not work. The onscreen charachter does not respond to control inputs. I even looked up tehincal support tips on Majesco Entertainment's website and that didn't help. Clearly the programming and testing of this game were flawed. If you buy it, you'll end up not using it and will have wasted your money!

Gumby S gave it a1:
The controls are poorly responsive and delayed, causing you the exerciser to flail your arms wildly just to get the thing to work, all the while your character sits there getting smacked by paintballs or not moving at all through the obstacles. The kicker is that while your character sits there seemingly mocking you, Jillian is the background going "great job! Keep it up!". I was able to return it for store credit with a LOT of sweet talking and get My Fitness coach which is a MUCH better choice. Save your money for sure.

Rebecka F gave it a0:
This is the worst fitness experience I have ever had. Jillian Michaels should be ashamed to have her name on this game.