Ring Fit Adventure is a Switch game. You strap one of the Switch's motion controllers to your leg and the other attaches to a flexible ring. The ring can be turned, raised, lowered, compressed, or stretched to register input.
I only got through the first three levels, which is what the game recommended for day one. And that was plenty.
The game is an action RPG that has you traveling through linear levels collecting coins, destroying obstacles, and fighting monsters. You jog in place to advance through the level. You squeeze the ring to fire projectiles at obstacles, or squeeze it pointing downward to jump. You stretch the ring to vacuum in coins.
The real meat of game is the monster encounters. It's like a traditional JRPG 1v1 battle. On your turn you choose an exercise to do damage to the monster. My options during the beginning levels were squats, a sitting ab exercise, the chair pose yoga exercise, and squeezing the ring over my head. During the monster's turn you do an easier exercise to defend. It's turn based and the game encourages you to stop and drink water, wipe off sweat, and rest as needed.
At the end of each level you gain experience points based on pretty much everything you did. As you level up, you unlock new exercises. The game promises hundreds of different exercises and routines.
I was truly impressed by how closely my avatar mirrored my movements. The game corrects your posture and technique if it's bad. As a video game completionist, I was genuinely motivated to repeat levels when I missed coins (although too tired today... I'll try again tomorrow).
The game customizes itself based on your age, weight, gender, strength, and endurance.
There are half a dozen other modes that I haven't tried yet that don't involve a story, if that isn't your thing. You can just do a guided workout if you want.
The game guides you through a dynamic stretching routine when you start playing and a static routine when you finish.
Your pulse is measured by an IR sensor after each level.
Loading screens have info about anatomy and dietary tips.
There is a silent mode if you don't want to piss off your downstairs neighbors.
I could go on.
I heard about this game quite some time ago and thought, "Huh, that looks neat." After playing it I am truly blown away by how comprehensive and polished it is. I used muscles today that I forgot I had. I'm truly excited to play again tomorrow.
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