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| Game Details | Released
02 December 2005 | | Format
Xbox 360 | | Developer
Ubisoft France |
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Peter Jackson's King Kong
 Review
Although most gamers were bowled over by King Kong’s dramatic action and scenes of monkey carnage on the PS2 and Xbox, the fact the game steers you down a cramped, linear route left many yearning for more freedom to explore the game’s lush natural worlds. Sadly, on the 360 this feeling of being led by the hand is even more acute.
While ruining raptors and twatting T-Rexes is still exciting, looking around the atmospheric worlds teases players with alternative paths and out-of-reach areas that simply can’t be accessed, making you yearn for the flexibility to hop off the route dictated by the game designers and make your own way. And while this was forgivable on older consoles – where all the processing power was clearly used to create a bombastic, cinematic experience – it would’ve been a bonus for 360 players to have more control over the trail they choose.
For blockbuster movie thrills and edge-of-your-seat excitement, King Kong is still a solid choice. But don’t expect any extras for the 360’s hiked-up price tag.
Reviewer: David McComb
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Average user rating for Peter Jackson's King Kong
| King Kong | | | I have to say but I was tragically dissappointed with this film, I didn't have any of the spark of LOTR. Ms Watts is dire, all she does is stare dumbly at that stupid ape. I think Peter Jackson is trying to hard to follow up his success from LOTR. Badly done on all accounts. ... Read More
| | | heather84 About me | | 04:03, 06 June 2006 | Report This Post | |
| | | | King Kong | | | Certainly one of the best film-game adaptations ever. The ability to play as Kong is fantastic, and the sections as Jack where you have to fight powerful dinosaurs with only spears is buttock-clenchingly tense. Loses a star for pointless `find the lever` quests. ... Read More
| | | Rebel scum About me | | 13:23, 09 January 2006 | Report This Post | |
| | | | RE: Pretty decent | | i played a demo for this game and FUCK ME is it good !!! a must for any serious gamer ... Read More
| | | Darth Sidius About me | | 10:44, 09 January 2006 | Report This Post | |
| | | | RE: Pretty decent | | | Repetitive? That simply doesnt do the boredom factor of this game justice.
Walk, shoot, light fire, run, shoot, light fire...etc, etc...
Aside from a couple of exciting T-Rex chase moments this game really is d.u.l.l.
4/10 ... Read More
| | | Bumfluff About me | | 21:12, 03 January 2006 | Report This Post | |
| | | | RE: Pretty decent | | Goes against the grain by actually playing to the strengths of the medium, rather than just immitating the film. King Kong plays strongly enough to stand alone. If the film wasn't playing right now, it would still be a great game. ... Read More
| | | MoBiUGeArSkIn About me | | 09:30, 03 January 2006 | Report This Post | |
| | | | Pretty decent | | | I loved the film so couldn't wait to play this game. Got it for Christmmas and I must say it is a damn enjoyable action romp. The Jack sections of the game do get a little repetative but there are some truly beautiful moments. The Brontosaur stampede was brilliant and lush, and the first time you get to play as Kong is simply ace. ... Read More
| | | Mojo About me | | 15:49, 02 January 2006 | Report This Post | |
| | | | RE: Peter Jackson's King Kong | | | THIS GAME IS BLOODY BRILLIANT!
I Got It For Christmas, and I've Played It Non-Stop!
It Can Get A Bit Repetitive, but when the atmosphere is so amazing, such things cease to matter. ... Read More
| | | Keyser_Sose666 About me | | 11:16, 02 January 2006 | Report This Post | |
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