Review of Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer
Evaluating entries in the Fitness Boxing franchise can be challenging as the experience often relies heavily on personal engagement. Unlike traditional games that allow for immediate feedback and progression, Fitness Boxing requires a commitment of at least two weeks to truly appreciate its mechanics and benefits. The absence of a clear thematic element, unless featuring titles like Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star or Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku, means changes in gameplay might not be immediately apparent. However, after immersing myself in Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer, I find it stands out as a compelling continuation of the series, potentially outshining Fitness Boxing 2 and Zero to Dance Hero.
Daily Engagement and Trainer Choices
As with previous titles, Fitness Boxing 3 emphasizes daily engagement through the Daily Workout and encourages players to complete Daily and Weekly Missions for personal gratification. Players can choose from a roster of trainers, including Bernardo, Evan, Guy, Lin, Monica, and Stella, allowing for a customized experience.
The game focuses on boxing movements, primarily tracking arm and fist actions, while encouraging physical engagement, such as pivoting and ducking. Although the game offers guidelines on stances and foot movements, these actions are not actively monitored by the software. An impressive soundtrack accompanies the workouts, featuring 30 songs to enhance the boxer’s experience.
Gameplay Mechanics and Structure
The overall mechanics in Fitness Boxing 3 closely mirror those of previous editions. Players focus on punch sequences displayed on the screen, with clear visual cues provided for strike direction through color-coded arrows. The interface communicates instructions effectively, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding during workouts.
While the music plays an integral role, it doesn’t quite reach the memorable heights achieved in the Hatsune Miku entry. However, the familiar format and UI make the workouts accessible and coherent.
Innovative Features for Varied Workouts
Furthermore, Fitness Boxing 3 introduces new modes, allowing for more diversified exercise routines beyond the standard Daily Workout or Free Training options. One noteworthy feature is Sit Fit Boxing, which enables players to engage in workouts while seated. This is particularly useful in environments where noise might be a concern (such as hotel rooms or dormitories) and could be a valuable option for users with accessibility needs.
Additional Modes and Multiplayer Experience
Two additional modes enhance workout variety: Mitt Drills and 2-Player Mode. Mitt Drills create a more gym-like atmosphere by removing the rhythmic music and timing, presenting players with a more relaxed environment to practice their punches in tandem with a trainer. The 2-Player Mode allows for local multiplayer, allowing two players to engage using Joy-Cons, which could be a fun interaction for friends or family.
Building Relationships with Trainers
The Box and Bond feature adds a unique social element to the game, where players build rapport with their trainers through repeated interactions during workouts. However, I found that I didn’t form strong connections with the trainers, lacking the emotional engagement seen with characters in other games, such as those in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer delivers a solid exercise experience that deserves attention. Its workouts are coherent and effective, with various options that cater to different preferences when players want a break from standard routines. For those seeking a more vibrant or whimsical experience, the themed entries in the series, such as those featuring Hatsune Miku or Fist of the North Star, might be more appealing.
Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer is now available for the Nintendo Switch, and a demo is accessible on the eShop for players to try.
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