Zumba Fitness: World Party
Zumba Fitness: World Party (a.k.a. Zumba Fitness 4) is the fourth video game in the installment of the Fitness series, with this game being the sequel to Zumba Fitness Core (2012). This game is based on the Zumba program as it was then later followed by Zumba Kids (2013).[1] The game was developed by Zoë Mode and published by Majesco Entertainment. It was released for Xbox 360, Wii U, Wii, and Xbox One consoles in November 2013
| Zumba Fitness: World Party | |
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| Developer(s) | Zoë Mode |
| Publisher(s) | Majesco Entertainment HamsterJP |
| Engine | In House |
| Platform(s) | Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
| Release | Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360 Xbox One |
| Genre(s) | Exergaming |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
There are 45 pre-set classes as well as customizable workouts. Players can learn different dance styles, including salsa, hip-hop, Tahitian, calypso, Bollywood, cumbia, reggaeton and Irish step. The world tour mode allows players to unlock songs from seven global destinations.
The "Progress Tracker Plus" tallies all of a player's statistics, including technique score, calories burned and goals met. Players can set personal fitness goals or work towards pre-set goals to unlock bonus rewards. Motivational rewards include behind-the-scenes videos, passport stamps, postcards, souvenirs, fitness tips and achievements. Low-, medium- and high-intensity routines are available, along with expanded tutorials.
Two-player support is available on Xbox One and Kinect for Xbox 360. Four-player support is available on Wii U and Wii.
Soundtrack
Over 40 songs, both Zumba originals and licensed tracks, will be featured in the soundtrack.[2]
| Song | Artist | Year | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| "1865 (96 Degrees in the Shade)" | Sean Na'auao | 1977 | |
| "Aguanilé" | Marc Anthony | 2007 | |
| "Bailando Por Ahí" | Juan Magan featuring Pitbull | 2011 | |
| "Batucada Dance" | The Samba Brazilian Batucada Band | 2012 | 1:45 |
| "Beam Me Up" | Cazzette | 2012 | |
| "Born This Way" | Lady Gaga | 2011 | |
| "Boro Boro" | Arash | 2004 | 3:05 |
| "Came Here To Party" | Dahrio Wonder | 2013 | 2:45 |
| "Caribbean Dream" | Honorebel | 2013 | |
| "Carmen" (XO) | Ryan Franks | 2013 | |
| "Clarity" | Zedd featuring Foxes | 2013 | |
| "Coisa Brasileira" | Zumba Original | 2012 | |
| "Corazoncito Bonito" | Zumba Original | 2013 | |
| "DJ Dale Play" (XO) | Mara | 2013 | |
| "Do You Feel Like Movin'" | Mohombi featuring Baby, KMC & Casey | 2013 | 2:55 |
| "Echa Pa'lla (Manos Pa'rriba)" | Pitbull featuring Papayo | 2012 | |
| "Exotic" | Priyanka featuring Pitbull | 2013 | |
| "Garota Nacional" | Skank | 1997 | |
| "Haleiwa Hula" | Sean Na'auao | ||
| "Jungle" | Last Voices | 2009 | 2:22 |
| "Indian Moonshine" | Zumba Original | 2012 | 2:46 |
| "Kaim Rahe Sadari" | Epic Bhangra | 2011 | 2:57 |
| "Limbo" | Daddy Yankee | 2012 | |
| "Loco" | Zumba Original | 2012 | |
| "Maoli Girl" | O-Shen | 2005 | |
| "Marioneta" | Zumba Original | 2013 | |
| "Mas que Nada" | The Bahia Band | 1963 | 2:48 |
| "Mashallah" | Shreya Ghoshal featuring Wajid | 2012 | |
| "Na Ponta Do Pe" | Zumba Original | 2010 | |
| "Next to Me" | Emeli Sandé | 2012 | |
| "Otea Tamatoa" (XO) | Tamatoa World | 2013 | |
| "Pega Pega" | Armando Salcedo and Heidy Torres | 2013 | |
| "Perros Salvajes" | Daddy Yankee | 2012 | 3:00 |
| "Put The Gun Down" | ZZ Ward | 2012 | 2:48 |
| "Puttin' on the Ritz" | Herb Alpert and Lani Hall | 2013 | 2:52 |
| "Ruas Encantadas" | Claudia Leitte | 2012 | 2:48 |
| "Russian Dances" | Samovar Russian Dance Ensemble | 2000 | 2:31 |
| "Shake Your Hips" | Joan Osborne | 2012 | 2:48 |
| "Shant" (XO) | Zumba Original | 2013 | |
| "The Beggarman Jig" | The High Kings | 2008 | 1:42 |
| "True To Myself" | Ziggy Marley | 2007 | |
| "Una De Salao" | Salao | 1999 | 2:55 |
| "Vibes" | Queen Ifrica featuring Shaggy | 2011 | |
| "Zumba Boricua" | Rafa Maya | 2013 | 2:50 |
- A "(XO)" indicates that the song is an Xbox One exclusive.
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Hardcore Gamer | 4/5[3] |
- Steve Hannley of Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 4/5, calling it "the most polished iteration yet."[3]
- Brian Albert of IGN gave the game a 7.2/10, saying "Zumba Fitness: World Party: isn't great at bringing in new people, but the dance workouts are fun regardless of skill.
References
- http://www.gaming-age.com/2013/05/zumba-fitness-world-party-shakin-it-onto-xbox-one-xbox-360-wii-wii-u-later-this-year/
- http://www.zumbafitnessgame.com/zumba_worldparty_music.php
- Hannley, Steve (23 November 2013). "Review: Zumba Fitness: World Party". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 25 November 2013.