History YMMV / RingFitAdventure

* MemeticPsychopath: Thanks to a combination of the minimalistic house set and the hosts' [[TheUnsmile bizarre expressions]], the [[DadaAd live-action Western advertisement]] for the game immediately led to numerous good-natured memes about them being a front for some kind of cult or (the male host in particular) being a [[SlasherSmile psychopathic ax murderer.]] Comparisons to an episode of ''Series/BlackMirror'' were not uncommon either.

* AndYouThoughtItWouldFail: While the game was laughed at prior to release for its unusual peripheral and the bizarre mashup of RPG gameplay and fitness, many have been shocked to see that it's not only functional but incredibly fun, with some people even calling for the player character's inclusion as DLC in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''. And then there's its [[IncrediblyLamePun powerful legs]] when it comes to sales.

* ThatOneSidequest: One quest involves collecting every token in Dreadmill. The problem is Dreadmill is one of the hardest minigames to play because controlling your speed is very difficult, the tokens come in rows that require you to maintain a certain speed, and you have to time your jumps just right to collect the airborne tokens.
** The Smack Back mission, where you're required to play a perfect game. Mistime a swing or don't hit the disc hard enough, then the mission is failed.

* ThatOneSidequest: One quest involves collecting every token in Dreadmill. The problem is Dreadmill is one of the hardest minigames to play because controlling your speed is very difficult, the tokens come in rows that require you to maintain a certain speed, and you have to time your jumps just right to collect the airborne tokens.

* PopularWithFurries: Furries immediately descended on this game like a horde of locusts the moment that images of the buff, skimpily-dressed [[{{Hunk}} Dragaux]] were revealed.

* SelfFanService: Some fan-artists turn Dragaux's hand puppet/trash can lid face into a more conventional snout.

* AndYouThoughtItWouldFail: While the game was laughed at prior to release for its unusual peripheral and bizarre idea of RPG gameplay with a focus on fitness, many have been shocked to see that it's not only functional but incredibly fun, with some people even calling for the player character's inclusion as DLC in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''. And then there's it's [[IncrediblyLamePun powerful legs]] when it comes to sales.

* AndYouThoughtItWouldFail: While the game was laughed at prior to release for its unusual peripheral and bizarre idea of RPG gameplay with a focus on fitness, many have been shocked to see that it's not only functional but incredibly fun, with some people even calling for the player character's inclusion as DLC in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.

* SelfFanService: Some fan-artists turn Dragaux's hand puppet/trash can lid face into a more conventional snout.

* AndYouThoughtItWouldFail: The game was laughed at for its unusual peripheral and bizarre idea of RPG gameplay with a focus on fitness, many have been shocked to see that it is not only functional but incredibly fun, with some people even calling for the player character's inclusion as DLC in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.

* AndYouThoughtItWouldFail: The game was laughed at for its unusual peripheral and bizarre idea of RPG gameplay with a focus on fitness, many have been shocked to see that it is not only functional but incredibly fun.

* DracoInLeatherPants: According to Nintendo, Dragaux is an overly competitive JerkJock that represents the worst parts of gym culture. According to a lot of Dragaux's fans, Dragaux is just a softie who wants you to exercise; if anything, the protagonist is the real villain who does not let Dragaux exercise in peace! [[spoilers:Vindicated in the ending, as he ends up being a lovable guy after freeing him from his dark influence]].

* DracoInLeatherPants: According to Nintendo, Dragaux is an overly competitive JerkJock that represents the worst parts of gym culture. According to a lot of Dragaux's fans, Dragaux is just a softie who wants you to exercise; if anything, the protagonist is the real villain who does not let Dragaux exercise in peace!

* AndYouThoughtItWouldFail: The game was laughed at for its unusual peripheral and buzzard mixture of gameplays, many have been shocked to see that it is not only functional but incredibly fun.

* PopularWithFurries: Furries immediately descended on this game like a horde of locusts the moment that images of the buff, skimpily-dressed [[{{Hunk}} Dragaux]] were revealed.

* PopularWithFurries: Furries immediately descended on this game like a horde of locusts the moment that images of the buff, skimpily-dressed [[{{Hunk}} Dragaux]] were revealed.
* MemeticPsychopath: Thanks to a combination of the minimalistic house set and the hosts' [[TheUnsmile bizarre expressions]], the [[DadaAd live-action Western advertisement]] for the game immediately led to numerous good-natured memes about them being a front for some kind of cult or (the male host in particular) being a [[SlasherSmile psychopathic ax murderer.]] Comparisons to an episode of ''Series/BlackMirror'' were not uncommon either.

* LGBTFanbase: Dragaux's muscular physique has made him popular with gay men.

* LGBTFanbase / PopularWithFurries: As mentioned above, furries and gay people immediately descended on this game like a horde of locusts the moment that images of the buff, skimpily-dressed [[{{Hunk}} Dragaux]] were revealed.

* LGBTFanbase / PopularWithFurries: As mentioned above, furries and gay people immediately descended on this game like a horde of locusts the moment that images of the buff, skimpily-dressed [[{{Hunk}} Dragaux]] were revealed.

* LGBTFanbase/PopularWithFurries: As mentioned above, furries and gay people immediately descended on this game like a horde of locusts the moment that images of the buff, skimpily-dressed [[{{Hunk}} Dragaux]] were revealed.

* JustHereForGodzilla: The muscular Dragaux was quickly noticed by the UsefulNotes/FurryFandom and immediately became an hit among the community.
* PopularWithFurries: As stated, this game immediately flew onto the fandom's radar when images of [[{{Hunk}} Dragaux]] were revealed.

* JustHereForGodzilla: The muscular Dragaux was not ignored by the UsefulNotes/FurryFandom and immediately got to work.

* JustHereForGodzilla: The muscular Dragaux was not ignored by the UsefulNotes/FurryFandom and immediately got to work.

* OnlyHereForGodzilla: The muscular Dragaux was not ignored by the FurryFandom and immediately got to work.