Game Reviews

Naturally Gold’s Gym Dance Workout completely won me over simply by adding Good Vibrations to the song list. I mean honestly, is there a better booty shaking song? I dare you to name one so I can argue with you. That being said, it only makes sense that I am already a fan of this game. I’ve only played it a handful of times so far (It just came out on August 17), but I am definitely enjoying it. My favorite aspect of the Wii Fit is the step dancing, so I am excited to have another similar dancing activity that I know I already enjoy. Plus I’ve always wanted to learn how to Salsa.

You can customize a variety of workouts which incorporate Latin dance styles, as well as a selection of boxing-inspired dance routines and mini games. What else do I love? 1) It is compatible with the Wii Balance Board. 2) It supports two-player co-op mode, so even Dave can get his groove on with me. 3) It stores the number of calories burned, body mass index, as well as a complete exercise history so you can track your progress and goals. What don’t I like? It starts off a little fast, especially when you are trying to get the hang of it. 2) The Wiimote sometimes doesn’t register your moves even when you do them correctly, and counts them as a “miss” during your routine. 3) So far besides checking my weight, I haven’t been able to figure out how else to use the Balance Board for actual workout routines.

Overall it is a lot of fun, and you will be surprised just how much you sweat. Trust me, you will feel like you did a full cardio workout and then some when you are done. The chick in the video below says you won’t even realize how much you are sweating, but she’s totally lying, yo. You will, because if you are anything like me, it will be a lot. Feel it, feel it.