Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2894 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: UBI Soft
• Released on: 2005-12-02
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Platform: Xbox 360

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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. 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

Customer Reviews

King Kong - T REX'S!!!!!!!!
King Kong - Well I was surprised I must admit. After a slow start to the game I found myself unable to escape it. I already knew what was going to happen but I wanted to climb the Empire state building, I wanted to fight three T Rexes and I wanted to feel sorry for Kong.

Toward the end the game seems a bit rushed but the T Rex levels make up for the whole game. The first time I saw the T Rex I was like this game was totally worth the £6 I paid, but not only the T Rexes but the way Kong rages and swings about the jungle is hugely satisfying.

Completing the single player alone gets you 1000 gamer score.

You can literally rip the T Rexes jaws apart.

When you play as Kong you won't be let down, he swings, rages and totally dominates.

Giant centipedes will make you poop in your panties when they strike!

I recommend this game for Kong fans, gamerscore whores and just to add to your collection.

Next Generation Power
This game has been underated by many in my opinion. The graphics are absolutely what the 360 was designed for... smooth and breathtaking - unlike jerky titles such as PD0 which are reminiscent of the original XBOX at times. The only minor downside is it can be a little disorientating. Nevertheless the gameplay has so much action that you fail to be bored as you are almost constantly under attack when the game gets going. I would recommend this as essential.

Easy Gamerscore and enjoyable game
this game is enjoyable near the end it gets boring. 1000 gamerscore for completing the game so gamerscore junkies will like that. also if you use cheat codes it doesnt block achievements. 4/5 because ok graphics and good gameplay.