Very weird FPS and 3rd person brawler hybrid movie tie-in game. King Kong was one of the release titles for the console and as such probably got more playtime and accolades that it deserved. It's the type of game that looks decent in videos but is actually a chore to play. You play mostly as Jack (Adrian Brody in the movie) running around shooting stuff on an island full of giant bugs and dinosaurs. These parts of the game feel like they should be survival horror style. You have a very limited number of weapons and ammo and frequently rely on picking up sticks and bones to fend off the various creatures that attack you. The lack of a hud or aiming reticle gives the game quite a cool atmosphere and a unique feeling which make these sections somewhat interesting but still often a bit of a slog. The problems are numerous. Linear levels, dumb NPCs that follow you around, poor controls and repetitive puzzle sections which normally require setting bushes on fire. Worse still are the King Kong missions. Playing as King Kong, these missions feel like continuous quick time events mixed with some very basic brawling. The controls also are annoying, making the boss fights much more frustrating than they should be and I found myself dreading playing as Kong, which should really be the highlight of the game. If you stick the weapons and unlimited ammo cheats on, the game becomes much more playable. Still, it's no where near as much fun as it looks and even King Kong fans will struggle.

Reviewed on Mar 05, 2024


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