Peter Jackson's King Kong:The Official Game of The Movie

Peter Jackson's King Kong:The Official Game of The Movie Description

Some may say there's only one Kong in videogames, and we all know who that is: Donkey Kong, Mario's first opponent. Games lore has it that Shigeru Miyamoto gave his ape villain his first name because he wanted to convey a sense of stubbornness. More whimsical observers have quipped that it was a spelling mistake, and those 'crazy Japanese fellows' wanted him to be called Monkey Kong. Whatever the truth is, nobody has any doubt regarding the origins of the second name of the abducting ape. Now the original king-sized primate might have something to say, as the world braces itself for what must be the third or fourth remake of King Kong, directed this time by Brain Dead hobbit Peter Jackson. As we often remark, not many blockbuster films get away without being re-made as a videogame tie-in. It's worth saying though that Peter Jackson - very outspoken regarding the lack of involvement he was permitted with EA's LOTR games - had a lot of input with Ubisoft during the development of this Kong franchise. We haven't seen the film at the time of writing, but we've high hopes for it - Oscar winner Jackson is well-known for attention to detail and the spectacular, and we note with approval after seeing the trailers that he's not drawn the line at a huge CGI ape - there are flipping dinosaurs in it too. Bonanza! The storyline for the new movie takes a self-referential twist. In the past, the Americans exploring the mysterious forgotten island have been painted variously as explorers and oil prospectors. This time around they are a party led by a film director, who needs a blockbuster to boost his flagging career. Also in the group are a screenwriter charged with penning the comeback, an actress to star in it, and the crew of the ship that got them there from Great Depression-era New York. You get to play as every member of the group - even as Kong himself - as you play through the game, from the beginning on Skull Island, when Ann the actress is kidnapped by a local tribe, to the showdown where...well, we don't want to give anything away! Bananas and flying barrels are in short supply in this most cinematic of games, but as for solving puzzles and smashing things? You have to admit it sounds promising.

Unprecedented Alternating Gameplay - Battle for survival on Skull Island in first-person as Jack Driscoll AND experience the staggering power of King Kong in third-person taking on massive beasts.

Cinematic Quality - By integrating Weta assets directly into the game engine, and taking a true cinematic approach, from both a visual and audio perspective, players are thrust directly onto the Skull Island where the dark jungles, over-sized environment and lurking danger become reality.

Cooperate with Your Expedition Team - Each team member plays a crucial role and complements each other with valuable skills and abilities. The player relies on them and vice-versa to succeed. The unique resource management system keeps the action seamless and plausible while keeping items, weapons and assets readily available.

The Power of King Kong - King Kong is one of the most powerful of all the creatures on Skull Island and players will learn first-hand what it means to be feared, respected and dominant. Kong will use both his agility and his raw, brute strength by any means necessary to battle enemies and navigate though the perils of Skull Island.

Experience All Key Movie Moments and More - Journey through the explosive action of all the key movie moments, as Jack and Kong, and even explore the beautifully-rendered mysterious jungle environments not seen in the film.

Engage in Climactic Battles - Intense and unbelievable battles with all creatures featured in the film challenge players' nerves and skills in fighting the savage beasts created by Weta - some of which are exclusive to the game.

Film Cast Likeness and Voice - Full immersion into the dynamic King Kong universe realized via inclusion of film cast member's likenesses and voice-over.