Nintendo knows how to appeal to a casual crowd. The history and legacy of Wii Fit still rings true with those that remember the years when everyone had a Wii Balance Board underneath the TV.

Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

Ring Fit Adventure is a really nice surprise. What could easily have been a bland experience aimed at the casual crowd is actually a proper video game that’s bursting with Nintendo’s usual charm. On its own, the core RPG element is a substantial offering, so when you add in the minigames and custom workouts it’s actually one of the best all-round packages of the year, particularly as the Ring-Con is an expertly crafted accessory could easily be used in future games. Sure, some of the tracking functionality feels a bit wonky, battles are a bit on the grindy side, and no amount of of playtime is going to earn you the physique of The Rock. But even serial gym-skippers will find something to like in Ring Fit Adventure, and I’m determined to keep crushing that Ring-Con until the world is safe from blusterous weight-lifting dragons.

Well-made accessories ; Enjoyable and surprisingly deep Adventure mode; Minigames are great; You really do feel the burn;

Leg strap comes loose too often; Battles go on a bit; You really do feel the burn;

Well-made accessories ; Enjoyable and surprisingly deep Adventure mode; Minigames are great; You really do feel the burn;

Leg strap comes loose too often; Battles go on a bit; You really do feel the burn;

Ring Fit Adventure successfully merges gaming with fitness on the Nintendo Switch!

My journey with Ring Fit Adventure has been interesting indeed. The PR and Marketing folks for Nintendo completely failed us. Based on cost I waited for the prices to come down. Sadly the opposite happened. Ring Fit Adventure was selling for $400 when FFG tried to purchase a copy.

Editor's note: Ring Fit Adventure first released on October 18, 2019. Because we were unable to review the game back then, we're taking this opportunity--the one-year anniversary of its release--to give it a full evaluation now.

Approachable enough for beginners while also offering higher difficulty settings that should appeal to fitness pros; Vibrant landscapes making jogging through each world a treat; Combat system and skill trees keep progression varied and interesting; Fosters healthy approach to fitness and allows you...

Encourages shorter sessions by prompting you to quit after one or two levels; which can be counterproductive to growth; Cardio feels minimal compared to strength training and bodyweight exercises

“Ring Fit Adventure is an ingenious blend of fitness and gaming.”

Story keeps you motivated; A large variety of exercises; Mini-games are fun; Tons of replayability

Expensive

A fitness adventure for all that is worth celebrating.

Breath and depth in terms of variety; Charming Story Mode; Quick Play offers a lot of options; Scales to your fitness level beautifully; Strong presentation

Few more Fit Battle attacks would've been nice; Just Ring is voiced

Nintendo never shied away from creating unique fitness games in the past but with the Ring Fit Adventure, they elevated their game to a whole new level. Using the quirky Ring-Con controller, you will embark on a virtual adventure that can get you fit in real life.

Unique gaming experience thanks to special controller; Story mode offers sense of progression; Plenty of replay value; Difficulty can be customised to player's ability; Quiet mode is neighbour friendly

Admittedly; you will need at least 2 sqm space to play properly