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Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie (PS2)

Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie (PS2)
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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1793 in Computer & Video Games
  • Brand: UBI Soft
  • Released on: 2005-11-17
  • Rating: To Be Announced
  • Platform: PlayStation2

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In a nutshell:
Video games based on movies have never had a terrific track record but this looks like breaking the mould forever. Not only is the Peter Jackson himself involved; but so is the Michel Ancel, creator of video game classics such as Rayman. The results look extraordinary.

The lowdown:
You take on the roles of both Jack Driscoll and the mighty Kong. Being the big monkey is great, naturally, but the feeling of power is neatly turned on its head when you play as the considerably more vulnerable Jack. Overall, it's an intense, absorbing romp.

Most exciting moment:
Escaping down some white water rapids as a puny human, chased by two tyrannosaurs rex.

Since you ask:
Peter Jackson loved Michel Ancel's Beyond Good & Evil game so much that he asked him to make Kong.

The bottom line:
Potentially, the most cinematic video game ever made.
Harrison Dent

Manufacturer's Description
In Peter Jackson's King Kong delve deeper into the film experience through alternative viewpoints designed to put you at the centre of the cinematic action. Featuring detailed likenesses and original voice performances of film cast members.

  • Unprecedented Alternating Gameplay Battle for survival on Skull Island in first-person as Jack Driscoll AND experience the staggering power of King Kong in third-person taking on massive beasts.
  • Cinematic Quality By integrating Weta assets directly into the game engine, and taking a true cinematic approach, from both a visual and audio perspective, players are thrust directly onto the Skull Island where the dark jungles, over-sized environment and lurking danger become reality.
  • Cooperate with Your Expedition Team Each team member plays a crucial role and complements each other with valuable skills and abilities. The player relies on them and vice-versa to succeed. The unique resource management system keeps the action seamless and plausible while keeping items, weapons and assets readily available.
  • The Power of King Kong King Kong is one of the most powerful of all the creatures on Skull Island and players will learn first-hand what it means to be feared, respected and dominant. Kong will use both his agility and his raw, brute strength by any means necessary to battle enemies and navigate though the perils of Skull Island.
  • Experience All Key Movie Moments and More Journey through the explosive action of all the key movie moments, as Jack and Kong, and even explore the beautifully-rendered mysterious jungle environments not seen in the film.
  • Engage in Climactic Battles Intense and unbelievable battles with all creatures featured in the film challenge players' nerves and skills in fighting the savage beasts created by Weta - some of which are exclusive to the game.
  • Film Cast Likeness and Voice Full immersion into the dynamic King Kong universe realized via inclusion of film cast member's likenesses and voice-over

    • Customer Reviews

    Monkey business5
    There have been disappointing results when a movie director and game company have worked together, but King Kong is a different result. It doesn't feel like a game world, it feels like a movie world. Compare the movie and game and you'll get similiar results. First off, you play as Jack Driscoll, scriptwriter and hero of the story. Rest assured, there's no writing to be done. This is a fight for survival. There are dinosaurs and creepy crawlies everywhere so what do you do? Smash open a cleverly-dropped seaplane crate and take out the weapon inside - could be a pistol, machine gun, shotgun or sniper rifle - and then start shooting them! It's cool, fending off T-Rexes with a machine gun, luring him into traps and using other little dinos as bait. Also all over the island are spears. These you can either throw or do a melee attack. Oh, and don't forget burning brushwood with it that block your path! Soon after, you'll be able to take control of Kong himself, swinging from trees, wrestling T-Rexes and rescuing damsel-in-distress, Ann. These levels are fantastic and a great experience. Also after you've completed the game, you can gain access to incredible extras such as cast & crew interviews and production art! Get it now before Kong wrecks it up!

    KING KONG ROCKS!!!!!!!!!5
    Awesome. This game is superb. Kong allows you to play 1st person as Jack and at various stages allong the way as Kong in 3rd person. The 1st person shooter levels make up the bulk of the playing and are action packed, and extremely fast paced with the non player characters building momentum and atmosphere throughout. The Kong levels can be a tad frustrating, but some Kong like button bashing should suffice. The only drawback is that the game is comprised of numerous short stages, meaning death is usually followed by regeneration at convieniant areas nearby, therefore limiting the difficulty. Overall, excellent fun, highly cinemantic and addictive but possibly a little easy.

    play as Jack, play as Kong5
    This is a charming game. I don't normally like the kind where you are playing a shooter, but once you've fought your way past many dinosaurs and got through the gates, you can change into Kong which is far more exciting.
    The other really sweet thing is that at the end of the game, you can fly a plane over Kong and rescue him by taking him back to Skull Island.