Kinect Party

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81

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

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  • Summary: Remake your living room into the ultimate Kinect Party. Immerse yourself and up to six others in this augmented reality playground as Kinect Party presents 36 channels - each overflowing with outrageously unique, motion-controlled fun. Wield nun chucks, grow fairy wings, dodge hot lava,Remake your living room into the ultimate Kinect Party. Immerse yourself and up to six others in this augmented reality playground as Kinect Party presents 36 channels - each overflowing with outrageously unique, motion-controlled fun. Wield nun chucks, grow fairy wings, dodge hot lava, harness electricity, dig for treasure, launch fireworks, become a fire breathing dragon and more.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    Dec 18, 2012
    85
    Its giddy, family-friendly spirit makes Kinect Party a perfect game for adults and kids alike - though not necessarily in groups of five or six, where the game feels crowded and players may end up vying for screenspace and floorspace, even in a large, Kinect-ready room.
  2. IGN
    Dec 20, 2012
    85
    A great game that's really fun to play. It doesn't require much more than your attention and the permission to let your guard down. Once you buy in and let the grins come, you'll be surprised at the trade off that occurs, you playing Kinect Party, and it playing you.
  3. Worth Playing
    Jan 8, 2013
    85
    It may not be a traditional game experience, but that doesn't mean Kinect Party is boring. On the contrary, whether you're five or 50, messing around in Kinect Party is an enjoyably amusing time-waster.
  4. Games Master UK
    Feb 9, 2013
    81
    Comprising of 36 mini-games it's a breathless quick-fire assault of weird and wonderful challenges and play tools for up to six players. [March 2013, p.90]
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  5. InsideGamer.nl
    Feb 7, 2013
    80
    Kinect Party is lots of fun, even though it gets frustrating when the game aggressively tries to get you to post your weird party pictures on Facebook. With more games and a small number of improvements, Kinect Party easily exceeds its predecessor. Kinect Party understands the shortcomings of the Kinect and that makes it one of the few games worth checking out on Microsoft’s peripheral gadget.
  6. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jan 29, 2013
    80
    It's hard to deny the sheer amount of fun that Kinect Party offers. [Issue#94, p.83]
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  7. Destructoid
    Jan 14, 2013
    70
    It's certainly worth the $10 if you're willing to let your imagination fly!

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. EFYevan
    Jan 11, 2014
    10
    This is the only game that my son and daughter (ages 3 and 4) can play! They love it, and the ability to share photos is perfect! I love theThis is the only game that my son and daughter (ages 3 and 4) can play! They love it, and the ability to share photos is perfect! I love the looping option where it can go all day if you want it to - great for having guests over to play! Highly recommended for all ages. 10/10… Expand
  2. GolferGuy
    Feb 13, 2013
    10
    My kids LOVE this game. 36 activities that automatically cycle through. My kids and the neighbor kids go crazy playing. Best of all, nobodyMy kids LOVE this game. 36 activities that automatically cycle through. My kids and the neighbor kids go crazy playing. Best of all, nobody loses. They just have fun and I don't even need to do any setup to get them started playing. It just works.… Expand
  4. MySister
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    This game is the love of my life the graphics are indescribably cool and professional. This is the game of the childhood it should be rated aThis game is the love of my life the graphics are indescribably cool and professional. This is the game of the childhood it should be rated a 100. #notsponsored #noadjustlove #best game of the century no win can change my mind… Expand
  5. Jlm9
    Jan 31, 2013
    9
    Like Happy Action Theater before it Kinect Party does a great job of exploring the possibilities of the Kinect with simple and easy games.Like Happy Action Theater before it Kinect Party does a great job of exploring the possibilities of the Kinect with simple and easy games. While some games are better then others all of them show you something new that can be done with the Kinect. Both my kids love the game and the social connectivity makes it easy to upload picture with the added kinect effects to facebook etc. If you have younger kids a definite must buy on XBLA (oh and it is free if you purchases Happy action theater previously)… Expand
  6. endresults
    Dec 31, 2012
    9
    My kids love this game and I do too. This game shows off what an awesome, interactive piece of tech Kinect is. Highly recommended, and youMy kids love this game and I do too. This game shows off what an awesome, interactive piece of tech Kinect is. Highly recommended, and you can't beat the price point.… Expand
  7. cidgrad01
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    This is the only Kinect game that I and my kids have actually enjoyed. They have a blast with it and there are some truly neat effects as wellThis is the only Kinect game that I and my kids have actually enjoyed. They have a blast with it and there are some truly neat effects as well as a wide variety of game types. You will find yourself laughing along with some of the crazy stuff that occurs in this game and it also takes pictures frequently which you can save or share online.

    The most fun thing to do is put it in shuffle mode, where it keeps rotating to a different game every few minutes. It is one of the few games that works with three people, too, which is nice, and you don’t feel penalized if the family dog walks through the game. Ours does this sometimes but it results in often humorous consequences instead of a frustrating loss of control, as with other Kinect games.

    Kinect Party is not worth buying a Kinect for, but if you already own one, you should definitely get it. If more Kinect games worked this well, that sensor might be worthwhile instead of a piece of junk.    … Expand
  8. ESCAP1ST
    Jan 27, 2013
    7
    Cool game to put on when friends are over, does a good job of breaking the ice. The automatic shuffling of activities is cool so you canCool game to put on when friends are over, does a good job of breaking the ice. The automatic shuffling of activities is cool so you can literally just jump in. Not the kind of game I would play for very long on my own though. It's just a game that "is what it is". Serves a purpose but there's not much beyond having something in the background. I can see it being pretty fun for very young kids too.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#88 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012