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The balance they struck with the levels is great, but I just kind of wish that there wer some more levels in the game, as it sort of felt universally short. Above all, the levels are like beat 'em ups and platformers, with some variation in the way that you progress through levels. Although they are a very strong deviation from the real movie, they are fun nonetheless and end with the same air as the movie, which is good. The level design was the same in both versions, and both versions are amazing games. In both games, it's actually really, really good. I enjoyed the Xbox 360 version to a greater degree, which I'll explain later, but my sister actually traded in the double pack to get me the (somewhat worse) version of the game available on the Wii.įirst let's discuss the gameplay.

I first played this game on my half-sister's Xbox 360, because it was in a double pack with LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures that came with it.
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It is mostly based on the movie as well, but it has a slightly different plot, with Tai Lung being a gang leader of troops surrounding the Valley of Peace (exact plot found by clicking this ). Kung Fu Panda is a game released along with the hit movie Kung Fu Panda in 2008. УSkadoosh!Ф Obviously, that wasn't thought out too well.This is the Xbox 360 box art for Kung Fu Panda (although I technically only own the Wii version). Player one wins at target shooterЕ again. Strangely, you can play the most game types with one person, but there aren't any computer-controlled opponents added, defeating objectives like brawling against yourself, which amounts to trying not to jump in the water to score negative points. Playing locally is the only option, as there's no online multiplayer if you're alone. It's not to the same degree as the detail found in the Dreamworks film, but the in-game graphics and the even better looking cut-scenes accurately represent the lively CGI movie.įour-player multiplayer extends the brief enjoyment of the single-player mode, with 14 stages for brawling, team survival, mini-game, teamplay and 2-on-2 teamplay. All of these item-filled levels are also rich in color. Forced to panda stumble down a hill? You'll need to work your way back up to find an item right before you're forced to stumble.
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See an item out of reach? You'll need to find out how to access it further in the level.

Levels are designed around the required and optional items, so Kung Fu Panda is all about searching every nook and cranny. These optional objectives add some reason to go back into Kung Fu Panda a second and third time. However, to earn that 100% (and, in effect, 20 GamerScore points and another 30 points in the hardest difficulty), you're required to find all 16 fireworks. In level two, for example, you'll only need ten of 16 fireworks to advance the storyline. Usually, you'll only need a handful of the available item to finish a level. Adding to the assortment are RPG-like upgrades: 12 basic stats (from health and chi power to throw and jump attack damage), five panda techniques (like the heavily-used panda quake or iron belly) and powerless and overpriced Asian-style outfits.īesides collecting gold coins to improve your panda skills and wardrobe, other level-specific items, like fireworks or relics, are essential to completing the mission 100%. Kung Fu Panda's 13 levels offer very straightforward gameplay, but there's enough variety among the stages to keep you interested in Po's rise as the УDragon Master.Ф In addition to linear action levels where you collect items, protect sacred relics and rescue non-playable characters, you'll shoot giant crossbows, fly through the clouds as a crane and fight bosses with familiar face-button sequence patterns. It's especially ideal for kids and, though it doesn't break ground to be as ideal for older gamers, it'll raise your GamerScore rather easily.
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Despite his big belly, the game isn't full of a lot of belly laughs, but it is entertaining and relaxing to play through. Based on the Dreamworks movie of the same name, Kung Fu Panda the game stars a portly, martial artist-wannabe panda named Po.
