Fighter Within

Swing and a Miss

Fighter Within puts you in the virtual ring using the Kinect, promising a full-body combat experience. Now, imagine trying to land a punch in a dream where your arms weigh a ton — that's the gameplay here. The Kinect reads your moves like a moody psychic: sometimes spot-on, often hilariously off-mark. You're supposed to kick, punch, and grab, but it feels like the game is trying to dodge your intentions with the finesse of a slippery eel. It's a quirky tango of gestures where the rhythm is always just a step behind.

The Silver Lining

Despite the Kinect's reluctance to cooperate, Fighter Within does manage to get some things right. The variety in moves is a breath of fresh air, allowing players to mix it up and pretend they're the next martial arts sensation. The co-op experience, when not sabotaged by the Kinect's whims, can actually be a laugh riot — a shared experience of flailing limbs and good-natured frustration. But hey, at least you and your buddy can bond over the shared absurdity of it all.

Reality Check

However, the combat feedback is like getting a postcard from a faraway place — delayed and never quite what you expected. The promise of 'immersive total-body combat' feels more like a marketing prank than a reality. The game tries to be a serious contender but ends up being more like a comedy of errors. If you go in expecting precision, you'll come out with a newfound appreciation for good old-fashioned button mashing.