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

Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie (Xbox)
From Ubisoft

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #5036 in Computer & Video Games
  • Brand: UBI Soft
  • Released on: 2005-11-17
  • Platform: Xbox

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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

    Excellent if short4
    A very entertaining, if somewhat short ride.

    This is the first game I've played to truly capture a "Cinematic Experience". From the first moment your ship wrecked on the island your whisked aboard what turns out to be a top class gaming adventure. Although it is totally linear, you are ripped along at such a pace that you tend not to notice. Little touches like not having ANY status bars, only being able to carry one weapon (spears are more fun anyway) all add to the cinematic fun.
    And after spending a lot of your time as Jack, conserving ammo, lighting fires and poking whopping great dinosaurs with sticks, taking control of Kong is one of the most satisfying gaming treats I've had for a while.

    My only gripe is the very short lifespan. I brought the game Saturday and finished it Sunday, but in all honesty I had such fun I don't really care!

    Superb5
    Simply the best game I have played on the Xbox. Ok, so it is quite short, but the gameplay is fantastic. There are puzzles and trickier bits when playing as Jack, but the real highlight of the game is the awesome power of Kong - never mind that these sections are pretty simple. Totally satisfying.

    Pretty good3
    This game is very realistic (apart from the fact that there's a 30ft monkey in it). What i mean by realistic is that you really have to watch your ammo, you're not invincible and it has no HUD. This gives it a very cinematic effect, with quite detailed graphics and fairly good gameplay. You play as Jack most of the time but there are some levels where you get to play as Kong. These are the coolest levels in the game. Throw stuff everywhere and flatten dinosaurs and, in my favorite level in new york, cause havoc blowing cars up! Overall, this game is good but is nothing special.