The main dance mode included in Zumba Fitness World Party takes players to several different location around the globe as the game's name suggests. Los Angeles, Hawaii, Europe, India and Brazil all feature different dance routines inspired by the dance styles of that location. Additionally, each new location gives players a very different dance studio to perform in while burning plenty of calories. The main mode can last some players anywhere from a week to a over a month to complete from start to finish.
The world tour mode features many different routines that can last anywhere from 20-30 minutes to complete. The game keeps track of player's performances with motion controls or camera and awards points an prizes based on the outcome of the routines. Players are obviously playing the game to get themselves into the best shape possible, but Zumba Fitness World Party offers postcards and souvenirs from the different locations as extra incentive to do well in the routines. The prizes aren't very useful and are basically just an aesthetic addition that players can display and collect for Achievements or to brag about with their friends.
The object of Zumba Fitness World Party is to get players in shape by teaching them dance routines inspired by the Zumba brand. The on-screen instructor leads the dance, while players attempt to match the moves of the leader. Xbox One's Kinect is great at keeping up with all of the movements of the player and is actually good at registering the whole body of the player even in smaller rooms. Good dance moves are awarded with score streaks and motivating support from the game telling the player how well they are performing the moves. The game also offers tips between routines to help players know which areas of the routine they need to work on the most.
Zumba Fitness World Party includes a practice mode where players can test their skills in more casual play. The mode allows the routines to be replayed, slowed down or even allow players to practice certain sections of a dance as well. The practice mode isn't as useful as a tutorial mode for players first learning to play the game, but once players have learned the basic rules of the game, they can head to this mode to practice tricky parts and get the best workout possible.
Zumba Fitness World Party also includes a multiplayer mode where up to two players can enjoy the game together. Kinect is great for keeping up with both players on the screen at the same time, but players need to be sure they don't knock each other over still! Working out with a friend is a lot more fun, and additional calories can be burned by laughing while learning to perform all of the dance moves in a routine together. Multiplayer in Zumba Fitness World Party is only available in offline multiplayer, so players will need to come up with other ideas to workout with a partner over the Internet.
Zumba Fitness World Party makes several user interface improvements for the series. The game's graphics have been improved to give players seven distinctive areas to dance in, while the on-screen dancers and instructors have been changed to match real life personalities to help users feel like they're in a real dance class. The game's soundtrack is full of new songs from popular singers including Lady Gaga, Pitbull and Marc Anthony. Players can also navigate the game controller-free with Kinect, though navigating menus with hand controls still needs plenty of tweaking to be a viable way to choose different options and routines.
All in all, Zumba Fitness World Party is an improvement for the series and a good release to help players get in the best shape possible. Fans that aren't already in pretty decent shape may want to increase their cardio capabilities through walking and light jogging before attempting to sweat off the pounds in Zumba Fitness World Party, but fans who have already completed a few dance classes or played other releases in the series will have no trouble getting up to speed with the new dance routines. Xbox One is the way to go for gamers that have a choice of which system to play on, though the Nintendo and Xbox 360 versions of the game are adequate as well. Zumba Fitness World Party is sure to help players get into shape while learning some fun dance moves and listening to some great music, so check it out at you local game retailers or online for download as well.
Read on for the game's full soundtrack to learn more.
- 1865 (96 Degrees In The Shade) Sean Na’auao
- Aguanile Marc Anthony
- Bailando Por Ahi Juan Magan featuring Pitbull
- Batucada Dance The Samba Brazilian Batucada Band
- Beam Me Up Cazzette
- Born This Way Lady Gaga
- Boro Boro Arash
- Came Here To Party Dahrio Wonder
- Caribbean Dream Honorebel
- Carmen (Xbox One Exclusive) Ryan Franks
- Clarity Zedd featuring Foxes
- Coisa Brasileira Zumba Original
- Corazoncito Bonito Zumba Original
- DJ Dale Play (Xbox One Exclusive) Mara
- Do You Feel Like Movin’? Mohombi featuring Baby, KMC & Casey
- Echa Pa’lla (Manos Pa’rriba) Pitbull featuring Papayo
- Exotic Priyanka featuring Pitbull
- Garota Nacional Skank
- Haleiwa Hula Sean Na’auao
- Jungle Last Voices
- Indian Moonshine Zumba Original
- Kaim Rahe Sardari Epic Bhangra
- Limbo Daddy Yankee
- Loco Zumba Original
- Maoli Girl O-Shen
- Marioneta Zumba Original
- Mas Que Nada The Bahia Band
- Mashallah Shreya Ghoshal featuring Wajid
- Na Ponta Do Pe Zumba Original
- Next To Me Emeli Sandé
- Otea Tamatoa (Xbox One Exclusive) Tamatoa World
- Pega Pega Heidy and Armando
- Perros Salvajes Daddy Yankee
- Put The Gun Down ZZ Ward
- Puttin’ On The Ritz Herb Alpert and Lani Hall
- Ruas Encantadas Claudia Leitte
- Russian Dances Samovar Russian Dance Ensemble
- Shake Your Hips Joan Osborne
- Shant (Xbox One Exclusive) Zumba Original
- The Beggarman Jig The High Kings
- True To Myself Ziggy Marley
- Una De Salao Salao
- VibesQueen Ifrica featuring Shaggy
- Zumba Borica Rafa Maya
Zumba Fitness World Party is now available from all major retailers for the MSRP of $39.99 and can be purchased for Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo Wii. Zumba Fitness World Party is rated E by the ESRB for Mild Lyrics & Mild Suggestive Themes. For more information on the game, check out the official Zumba Fitness World Party website.
Game Features:
- Offline Multiplayer 1-2
- 40+ Routines & 30 Dance Styles
- Online Leaderboards
- DLC Support
- Achievement Support
Game Information:
Developer: Zoe Mode
Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Platforms: Xbox One (reviewed), Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U & Nintendo Wii
Release Date: November 19, 2013
Score: 8 out of 10