King Kong: The game

Martin Gantefoehr · 10-26-2005, 02:03 PM

Ok, I'll admit it. I've been a huge King Kong fan for... - hey, seems like it's already decades.

So I downloaded the Kingo Kong game demo today.

I'm only posting because I'm sure I'm missing something. My simple question is:

Where's the game?

I've "played" quite a portion of it, I think, without ever feeling substantially in control of anything at all. It appears to me that I'm guided through a never-ending series of cutscenes and pre-scripted events, without being able to really influence any of it.

I find myself hitting mouse-buttons like a, uh, monkey, but still my general impression is that a Next --> Next --> Next --> Finish Demo menu would be equally challenging, and more appropriate for this game.

What am I missing?

RLacey · 10-26-2005, 02:05 PM

So:

King Kong = Fahrenheit - Freedom of Choice

?

I suppose I ought to finish the demo, so that I can actually comment properly...

Junkface · 10-26-2005, 07:31 PM

From the gameply videos I've seen, I was afraid it might be a bit like that. Luckily they've put Starforce, even on the demo so I don't need to worry about that. Nice of them, that was...

And, Fahrenheit - freedom of choice? Pfft, as though that were possible...

Moron Lite · 10-26-2005, 09:40 PM

If the demo's any indication, it'll be more of an interactive thrill ride than anything. As smoothly handled as BG&E, but definitely not as deep.

Orange Brat · 10-26-2005, 09:55 PM

I'll have to try and get this again....massive slow server problems last time. I just read that the movie is 3 hours long and that's final cut. Epic.

Martin Gantefoehr · 10-27-2005, 01:13 AM

Quote:

If the demo's any indication, it'll be more of an interactive thrill ride than anything.

It is thrilling, in terms of atmosphere. But what I've seen from the game needs minimal input from the player.

There's a lot of discussion on how cutscenes and scripted events should be playable in order to keep a gaming experience flowing and immersive.

I must say that in this case (and others), it has the opposite effect on me: When I realise that the game basically plays itself, I feel like an idiot for having believed that I could influence stuff.

Ninth · 10-27-2005, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Gantefoehr

There's a lot of discussion on how cutscenes and scripted events should be playable in order to keep a gaming experience flowing and immersive.

I must say that in this case (and others), it has the opposite effect on me: When I realise that the game basically plays itself, I feel like an idiot for having believed that I could influence stuff.

Then it's really kinda like Fahrenheit.

Funktion · 10-27-2005, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moron Lite

If the demo's any indication, it'll be more of an interactive thrill ride than anything. As smoothly handled as BG&E, but definitely not as deep.

And none of the charm...
I was looking forward to the game (because of BG&E) but after playing the demo I'll wait until it hits budget. It has some nice textures, and that's about it. The gameplay is clearly console-oriented, and the controls have a "rushed console port" feel.

MoriartyL · 10-27-2005, 04:54 AM

Yeah, I didn't like the PC controls either. I'll be getting it for Gamecube.

Kolzig · 10-28-2005, 08:26 AM

King Kong The Official Game for the Movie gone Gold!

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051027/275851.html?.v=1

***Jackal*** · 10-29-2005, 05:59 AM

Hmm, I really liked the demo. Apparently I'm easily led by the nose.

Or I'm just a sucker for dinosaurs (note: yes, this is it.)

Really, though, I agree a whole game designed like that would get a little mindless. But as a demo it worked for me. And Ancel has always made a habit of blending together a wide variety of gameplay and activities, so I'm pretty confident the final will have far more to do.

I still say whoever uses the "press a button as fast as you can" game mechanic should be given a cuff upside the head.

Dasilva · 10-29-2005, 06:37 AM

I thought it was stupid, how the hell is one man suppose to hold off a dinosour with a little water pistol?

SoccerDude28 · 10-31-2005, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackal

I still say whoever uses the "press a button as fast as you can" game mechanic should be given a cuff upside the head.

I totally agree

Biggest culprit, god of war, especially when you are in the later stages. You will need to press a button at an insane speed. I found it humanly impossible to do so grabbing the controller the normal way, so I had to hold it like a percussion instrument on my lap, and pound on the circle button as fast as possible.

vivasawadee · 10-31-2005, 09:37 PM

There will only be one TRUE King Kong game for me :

All the rest are imitations

Kolzig · 11-02-2005, 04:52 AM

And the reviews start pouring in!

Pelit Magazine arrived today and they gave a three page(!) review to Kong and the score is 92/100!

Good:

Athmosphere
Polished controls
Great sound world
Excellently planned missions/levels

Bad:

Some camera problems
Graphical bugs

I'm more excited about this game now than ever before! 15 days to release!

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbx/kingkong

10-26-2005, 02:03 PM	#1
Martin Gantefoehr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 549	King Kong: The game Ok, I'll admit it. I've been a huge King Kong fan for... - hey, seems like it's already decades. So I downloaded the Kingo Kong game demo today. I'm only posting because I'm sure I'm missing something. My simple question is: Where's the game? I've "played" quite a portion of it, I think, without ever feeling substantially in control of anything at all. It appears to me that I'm guided through a never-ending series of cutscenes and pre-scripted events, without being able to really influence any of it. I find myself hitting mouse-buttons like a, uh, monkey, but still my general impression is that a Next --> Next --> Next --> Finish Demo menu would be equally challenging, and more appropriate for this game. What am I missing? Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Martin Gantefoehr; 10-27-2005 at 01:14 AM.

10-26-2005, 02:05 PM	#2
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	So: King Kong = Fahrenheit - Freedom of Choice ? I suppose I ought to finish the demo, so that I can actually comment properly... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

10-26-2005, 07:31 PM	#3
Junkface Grah! Grah! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	From the gameply videos I've seen, I was afraid it might be a bit like that. Luckily they've put Starforce, even on the demo so I don't need to worry about that. Nice of them, that was... And, Fahrenheit - freedom of choice? Pfft, as though that were possible... Share Share this post on Twitter

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Moron Lite Least used avatar ever Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 248	If the demo's any indication, it'll be more of an interactive thrill ride than anything. As smoothly handled as BG&E, but definitely not as deep. Share Share this post on Twitter

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10-27-2005, 04:54 AM	#9
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10-28-2005, 08:26 AM	#10
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	King Kong The Official Game for the Movie gone Gold! http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051027/275851.html?.v=1 Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

10-29-2005, 05:59 AM	#11
*Jackal* Hopeful skeptic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,743	Hmm, I really liked the demo. Apparently I'm easily led by the nose. Or I'm just a sucker for dinosaurs (note: yes, this is it.) Really, though, I agree a whole game designed like that would get a little mindless. But as a demo it worked for me. And Ancel has always made a habit of blending together a wide variety of gameplay and activities, so I'm pretty confident the final will have far more to do. I still say whoever uses the "press a button as fast as you can" game mechanic should be given a cuff upside the head. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-29-2005, 06:37 AM	#12
Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	I thought it was stupid, how the hell is one man suppose to hold off a dinosour with a little water pistol? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards, DaSilva "If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is." - Angelina Jolie _ <Susan falls through the floor and gets stuck> <Paco looks at her blankly> "Whats wrong with you?! Lassy would of had a firetruck here by now!" - Susan Mayer, Desperate Housewives

10-31-2005, 09:37 PM	#14
vivasawadee Thats the ticket Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 395	There will only be one TRUE King Kong game for me : All the rest are imitations Share Share this post on Twitter

11-02-2005, 04:52 AM	#15
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	And the reviews start pouring in! Pelit Magazine arrived today and they gave a three page(!) review to Kong and the score is 92/100! Good: Athmosphere Polished controls Great sound world Excellently planned missions/levels Bad: Some camera problems Graphical bugs I'm more excited about this game now than ever before! 15 days to release! http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbx/kingkong Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar. Last edited by Kolzig; 11-02-2005 at 04:59 AM.

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