Exergame Ratings


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CATEGORYDESCRIPTIONWii Fit (Wii)EA Sports Active (Wii)Wii Sports (Wii)Rockband (360)Konami DDR (PS2)Eyetoy Kenetic (PS2)A "Perfect" Exergame
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TYPE OF EXERGAMEWorkout ExergameWorkout ExergameControl ExergameRhythm ExergameRhythm ExergameControl Exergame?
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GAME PLAYThe overall quality and "fun" factor of the game. Are the challenges in the game balanced, well designed and engaging.4256657
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INTERFACEDoes the game’s interface/s, allow an immersive, seamless and accurate response between the user and the game - Wiimotes, balance board, camera, interactive screen, exercise equipment etc.4437647
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EXERCISEHow much physical energy is required to complete the challenges or mini-games (approximate average result)4431567
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PRIMARY SCORESExergames : Require elements of exercise and games that are combined in a positive experience121011FAIL : Minimum Exercise Score = 3171521
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CUSTOM-ISATIONCan ‘game play’ aspects be altered and reorganised to suit the player’s preferences (e.g. can you customize your avatar, can you choose which exercises to combine)4422247
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ACCESS-IBILITYDoes the game allow for a player of any skill level to take part, and does the game scale in difficulty with the players increasing skills and abilities.6456547
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BIOMETRIC FEEDBACKIs the player able to view, store and retrieve fitness, health and competition data from the game (e.g. the players score, their BMI, skill level graphs, etc)5521347
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INTER-VENTION CAPACITYDoes the game promote interest in pursuing conventional exercise or activity as a result of participation in the Exergaming experience (e.g. Does Wii Tennis encourage the player to try real tennis)5553347
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SOCIAL-ISATIONDoes the game offer local and online multiplayer or cooperative play, which offers support & socialization between players.1234427
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SUSTAIN-ABLEDoes the overall exercise and gaming experience lead the user to desire repetion of the experience. This factor is the ability gain health benefits through prolonged use.2226557
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SAFETYA genuine effort to outline how to safely utilize the product/service that is understood by any and all participants, and is the product robust and reliable to suit its purpose.5435547
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SECONDARY SCORESExergames : Have individual attributes indicating effectiveness in different areas28262227272749
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EXERGAME EXPERIENCE RATING57%51%47%-63%60%100%
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