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Nickelodeon Fit 
Cover art for the gameDeveloper(s) High Voltage Software Publisher(s) 2K Play Distributor(s) Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. Producer(s) Jaramiah Severns[1] Designer(s) Bob Chamot[1] Platform(s) Wii Release date(s) - NA November 10, 2010
Genre(s) Fitness Mode(s) Single Player Rating(s) ESRB: E Nickelodeon Fit is a fitness game designed for Preschoolers and younger kids and the first fitness game designed specifically for children featuring characters from the famous Nick Jr. shows. It also features voice actors from the popular Nickelodeon television shows. It was developed by High Voltage Software for the Wii console and published by 2K Play in North America in 2010.[2] The game features 30 exercise games targeting cardiovascular activity, core muscles, upper and lower body strength, balance, motor skill development and foot and hand-eye coordination. It also incorporates a tracking feature so parents can monitor the progress of their children in metrics.[3]
Nickelodeon Fit was developed in collaboration with physical education and exercise science expert Dr. Jackie Goodway. 2K Play first shown the game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010 (E3 2010), along with other shooters, third-person action and sports games they published.[4]
Contents
Gameplay
The game features 30 exercise games targeting cardiovascular activity, bigger legs, core muscles, upper and lower body strength, balance, motor skill development and foot and hand-eye coordination. Each of them require jumping rope with the Backyardigans, go river rafting with Diego, leap over hurdles with Kai-lan or pogo stick with Dora. Players can also participate in a stamina-building relay race featuring all of the game's characters.[3]
Nickelodeon Fit incorporates a tracking feature so parents can monitor the progress of their children in metrics, including total exercise time and different intensities of physical activity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. In addition, they can customize workout routines to focus on designated areas of improvement. For example, cross-country biking with Dora can be selected to address endurance and dirt boarding with Diego can be selected to help improve balance and dexterity.[3]
Cast
The voice actors from the popular Nickelodeon Jr. television shows represent their role in the game. The voices in the game were directed by Janice Cruz Brooks, Holly Gregory, Meredith Layne and Katie McWane.[1]
- Diego - Brandon Zambrano
- Dora - Caitlin Sanchez
- Kai-Lan - Jade-Lianna Peters
- Moose - Paul Christie
- Pablo - Jake Goldberg
- Rintoo - Jack Samson
- Tasha - Gianna Bruzzese
- Tyrone - Christopher Grant Jr.
- Uniqua - Lashawn Jeffries[1]
Development
Nickelodeon Fit was developed in collaboration with physical education and exercise science expert Dr. Jackie Goodway. 2K Play first shown the game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010 (E3 2010), along with other shooters, third-person action and sports games they published.[4] It was later announced at 2K's press release 5 days later. Steve Lux, vice president of business development for 2K Play, said that he was "excited to introduce a product that helps address the evolving recommendations for children to engage in physical activity, in a game where breaking a sweat with your Nickelodeon friends is not only fun but can be heart healthy.". Shaan Kandawalla, Vice President of Digital Retail Games for Nickelodeon, was delighted that "Nickelodeon Fit combines our most beloved preschool characters with an innovative fitness game." The game was tested by children for age-appropriateness and exercise fun.[5] The game was launched on November 10, 2010. The publishers of the game said that they were proud to deliver "an interactive entertainment experience that provides a unique way for kids to get active in their formative years.".[2]
Reception
The game was well received by critics. Cary Woodham on Gaming with Children said that the game "may not keep kids interested for very long after they’ve unlocked everything", but praised the parental controls and instruction booklet "that help separate Nickelodeon Fit from that.".[6] Christopher Healy on Common Sense Media gave the game 5 stars, stating the mini-games as "well-designed for preschoolers".[7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Nickelodeon Fit - Credits". Allgame. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=72978&tab=credits.
- ^ a b "New video game designed with renowned physical education expert engas kids to exercise with their favorite Nickelodeon preschool characters.". IGN.
- ^ a b c 2K Play (2010) Nickelodoeon Fit Manual
- ^ a b "Exciting shooters, intense third-person action, authentic sports games and family friendly fare show the versatility of 2K's biggest E3 showing ever.". IGN.
- ^ "For the first time ever characters from Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, and Ni-Hao, Kai-lan come together in a fitness game designed for children.". IGN.
- ^ Cary Woodham Game Review: Nickelodeon Fit (Wii). GamerDad: Gaming with Children. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- ^ Christopher Healy. Nickelodeon Fit - Video Game review. Common Sense Media.
External links
Categories:- 2010 video games
- Wii games
- Wii-only games
- Nick Jr. video games
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