30
In the end, that's the whole game that doesn't hold up.
30
Joy Ride, bless it, tries desperately hard to be Microsoft's answer to Mario Kart on so many levels which makes it even more cringeworthy to see it fall flat on its face every time. With twitchy controls, uninspired gameplay, and a sheer lack of any sense of speed or adrenaline that you're supposed to get from a racer, Joy Ride is anything but what its name suggests.
40
No. This is not how you drive a car.
7
Pretty fun the posing game mode is funny asf. And the controls kinda **** but it's kinda special
10
This game was my Childhood! Its still good to this day, the music holds up well, and the game has funny driving physics, so thats what makes it even better!
10
Has some issues, but I love it. It's basically just a port of the game Joyride Turbo, which isn't a bad thing! It has more modes, more options, more cars, basically its an improved port in every sense of the word! The only issue is the slight delay, other than that, I LOVE IT.
Kinect Joy Ride
Released On:
Nov 4, 2010
Metascore
Mixed or Average
52
User score
Mixed or Average
5.7
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67% Mixed
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30% Negative
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Dec 15, 2010
75
Despite a few hiccups with the tracking and an unorthodox handling of the vehicles, Joyride is a solid racing game at heart.
Dec 21, 2010
65
This motion-controlled racer is fun, but it'd undoubtedly be better if you could play it with a regular controller.
User score
Mixed or Average
5.7
30% Positive
8 Ratings
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37% Mixed
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33% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
Sep 12, 2025
10
This game was my Childhood! Its still good to this day, the music holds up well, and the game has funny driving physics, so thats what makes it even better!
Apr 29, 2022
10
Has some issues, but I love it. It's basically just a port of the game Joyride Turbo, which isn't a bad thing! It has more modes, more options, more cars, basically its an improved port in every sense of the word! The only issue is the slight delay, other than that, I LOVE IT.
Jan 3, 2011
60
A funny game spoiled by the controls: the software is not polished enoguh to let Kinect catch all of your movements, resulting in a sometimes frustrating experience.
Dec 21, 2010
54
There are some brief moments of fun in Kinect Joy Ride, but most of the time you'll be too busy fighting the loose controls to really enjoy it. Making matters worse, the game would be an absolute pushover if you played it with a traditional analog stick and buttons. With shallow gameplay and just a handful of tracks, it certainly doesn't justify the $50 price tag.
Dec 15, 2010
50
Whilst Kinect Joyride does offer some fun moments, the fact you never really feel in control this is' very short lived…probably just like the game will be in your collection.
Dec 21, 2010
40
The overall feel of the game is just not engaging – there's no sense of speed, there's no sense of control, and there's no sense of variety.
Dec 21, 2010
20
Kinect Joy Ride is typically the game that would have won everything to be playable with a traditional controller. Playing it with your body is a real stress, as it is completely approximative and capricious. Even with all your patience and goodwill, it's a failure you have to quickly forget!
Jul 5, 2026
7
Pretty fun the posing game mode is funny asf. And the controls kinda **** but it's kinda special
Jun 3, 2012
7
As with all games, its a guilty pleasure. No doubt the best racing game you could buy for any gaming system. A perfect family friendly game that people of all ages will enjoy. I'm fifteen, and I still love it anyway.
Feb 8, 2021
4
Let’s just say my first time playing caused some not-so-great memories with me and my family. It was so hard to control, and the steering was absolute crap. What I enjoyed most about this game, however, were the customizable vehicles and playing with my brother years later. If I was playing this today, I would have given up a while ago.
Dec 13, 2010
4
The problem here is one fo concept. It is a bit stupid to try and drive a car standing up and holding nothing in yor hands. Aside of that there are control issues and the game is more suitable for little kids. The racing genre needs a different approach to blossom with Kinect.
Jul 7, 2013
0
The game was amusing in the beginning, but after 1 race it would be very buggy and turn left when i wanted to turn right. This game is a disappointment to gamers.
SummaryPut your avatar behind the wheel of a vehicle you select and customize to match your personal style, and drive your avatar WILD. Trick out your avatar with styles and animations to guarantee you'll stand out in the crowd. The game universe constantly evolves and expands with new downloadable content, including new stunt parks, tracks, ca... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date:Nov 4, 2010
Developer:
- BigPark
Publisher:
