Nintendo’s Abruptly Released Jump Rope Challenge Was Developed By A Handful Of Developer From Home

While Nintendo has seen the steady growth in popularity for its recent exercise-centered property Ring Fit Adventure, there is another workout experience that just received a sudden release on the Nintendo eShop this week. Titled ‘Jump Rope Challenge’ the game is simple: the player must make their own high score by jumping, physically. This can be tracked through the sensors in the Joy-Cons based off of the movements being done when equipped.

Essentially, there is not much else to it beside players getting their daily exercise routine done through the game. Either alone or with a friend, players can get active at anytime with Jump Rope Challenge. Committed to the betterment of the player’s exercise, Nintendo restricted Handheld mode for the game – only allowing docked mode or Tabletop mode.

What makes this new little game interesting is that the Nintendo actually released the title through a few developers that made the game from their homes.

Jump Rope Challenge was created by a small group of Nintendo developers while working from home in Japan as a simple game to add some quick and fun movement into their daily lives.

Additionally, the small group that developed Jump Rope Challenge also considered those who might be unable to physically jump or use their legs. Even if you do not want to disturb nearby neighbors, players can play by simply bending their legs or extending their arms to interact with the game alternatively.

On the game’s page on the eShop, Nintendo emphasizes that players should care for themselves before acting upon Jump Rope Challenge. “Make sure to stretch properly before play. Game play requires varying amounts of physical activity.” Nintendo also encourages users to consult a doctor before playing if pregnant, have high blood pressure or have previous conditions to relevant body motions.

Are you planning on downloading Jump Rope Challenge?

Jump Rope Challenge is out now for Nintendo Switch: the game will only be available for free until the end of September 2020.

Source: Nintendo