Zumba Fitness: World Party

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Zumba Fitness: World Party
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Developer(s) Zoë Mode
Publisher(s) Majesco Entertainment Hamster JP
Engine In House
Platform(s) Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
ReleaseWii, Wii U, Xbox 360
  • NA: 5 November 2013 [1]
  • EU: 22 November 2013
  • JP: 23 October 2014 (Wii U)
Xbox One
  • NA: 22 November 2013
  • EU: 22 November 2013
  • JP: 4 September 2014 (XONE)
Genre(s) Exergaming
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

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). [2] 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.

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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. [3]

SongArtistYearDuration
"1865 (96 Degrees in the Shade)"Sean Na'auao1977
"Aguanilé" Marc Anthony 2007
"Bailando Por Ahí" Juan Magan featuring Pitbull 2011
"Batucada Dance"The Samba Brazilian Batucada Band20121:45
"Beam Me Up" Cazzette 2012
"Born This Way" Lady Gaga 2011
"Boro Boro" Arash 20043:05
"Came Here To Party"Dahrio Wonder20132:45
"Caribbean Dream" Honorebel 2013
"Carmen" (XO)Ryan Franks2013
"Clarity" Zedd featuring Foxes 2013
"Coisa Brasileira"Zumba Original2012
"Corazoncito Bonito"Zumba Original2013
"DJ Dale Play" (XO)Mara2013
"Do You Feel Like Movin'" Mohombi featuring Baby, KMC & Casey20132:55
"Echa Pa'lla (Manos Pa'rriba)" Pitbull featuring Papayo2012
"Exotic" Priyanka featuring Pitbull 2013
"Garota Nacional" Skank 1997
"Haleiwa Hula"Sean Na'auao
"Jungle"Last Voices20092:22
"Indian Moonshine"Zumba Original20122:46
"Kaim Rahe Sadari"Epic Bhangra20112:57
"Limbo" Daddy Yankee 2012
"Loco"Zumba Original2012
"Maoli Girl" O-Shen 2005
"Marioneta"Zumba Original2013
"Mas que Nada"The Bahia Band19632:48
"Mashallah" Shreya Ghoshal featuring Wajid2012
"Na Ponta Do Pe"Zumba Original2010
"Next to Me" Emeli Sandé 2012
"Otea Tamatoa" (XO)Tamatoa World2013
"Pega Pega"Armando Salcedo and Heidy Torres2013
"Perros Salvajes" Daddy Yankee 20123:00
"Put The Gun Down" ZZ Ward 20122:48
"Puttin' on the Ritz" Herb Alpert and Lani Hall 20132:52
"Ruas Encantadas" Claudia Leitte 20122:48
"Russian Dances"Samovar Russian Dance Ensemble20002:31
"Shake Your Hips" Joan Osborne 20122:48
"Shant" (XO)Zumba Original2013
"The Beggarman Jig" The High Kings 20081:42
"True To Myself" Ziggy Marley 2007
"Una De Salao"Salao19992:55
"Vibes" Queen Ifrica featuring Shaggy 2011
"Zumba Boricua"Rafa Maya20132:50

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