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Kung Fu Panda
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 42 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Luxoflux
Genre(s): Action, Adventure
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
Release Date: June 3, 2008
Summary
In Kung Fu Panda, players embark on an epic, action-packed adventure as they master the specialized Kung Fu fighting styles of Po the Panda, the unlikely hero, his teacher Shifu, and the legendary Kung Fu masters, the Furious Five: Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane. Through 13 legendary levels from the movie and beyond, and spanning land, water and air, players must work their way to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, as they battle a variety of foes, overcome dangerous obstacles, navigate multi-tiered environments and solve challenging puzzles. Featuring a deep variety of gameplay, unique co-op and competitive multiplayer modes, collectibles, and a host of character upgrades, the Kung Fu Panda video game provides an experience gamers of all ages will enjoy. [Activision]
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What The Critics Said
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Game Chronicles
The story was fresh, funny, and original, the characters where delightfully designed and animated, and professional voiced, and the entire game was a pure delight to play from start to finish. I'm already well on my way through my second pass as I aspire to become a Master Ninja.
Read Full Review >PGNx Media
With solid gameplay and a great presentation, Kung Fu Panda is easy to recommend to fans of the movie or parents looking to entertain their kids with a robust yet accessible action platformer.
Read Full Review >WonderwallWeb
Kung Fu Panda represents the first time I have played a game and then wanted to see the movie.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
Kung Fu Panda is definitely one of the better movie-inspired games I've played. The combat system as well as the puzzle-platforming style of the game work well together, and the whole game is fun to play.
Read Full Review >Xbox360Achievements
Except maybe Viva Pinata, this is the most enjoyable family game I've played thus far. I can't in good conscience give it a score to rival any of the fabulous shooters or RPGs on the console, but it is far removed from the dredges with Golden Compass or Jumper.
Read Full Review >ZTGameDomain
A prime example of how to make a great licensed game. The developers at Luxoflux have gone above and beyond the call of duty to bring this imaginative cast of characters to life. The amount of polish is simply impressive and I even found myself – a jaded game critic – enjoying the game from start to finish.
Read Full Review >Planet Xbox 360
What separates Kung Fu Panda from the bunk you are used to getting alongside a film's release is that it actually feels as though the game would stand up well on its own without the film.
Read Full Review >Da Gameboyz
At the end of the day I would recommend anyone considering this game to download the Kung Fu Panda demo on Xbox Live before you decide to purchase this title.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
From beginning to end, it’s an entertaining mix of bracing combat, polished platforming, and a good dollop of humor.
Read Full Review >GamerNode
Panda Kung Fu is a fun game that shows very good attention to level design and creative game making. You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this one folks because it will appeal to a wide audience.
Read Full Review >Video Game Talk
Kung Fu Panda isn't a title designed for adults, but rather the young fans of the movie.
Read Full Review >DailyGame
Kung Fu Panda the game will entertain you or your kids, which is more than you can say for most games in general, let alone ones based on a summer film.
Read Full Review >MS Xbox World
Kung Fu Panda is a fun title with a lot to offer. It will make a perfect gift for a younger gamer in the household, while still offering adult gamers some top rate gaming experiences (even if abit short).
Read Full Review >GamingExcellence
The only thing that is better than a good game, is a game that everyone expects will be bad, and turns out to be pretty good after all. Kung Fu Panda is such a game, which offers a fun, easy going experience coupled with some action, some platforming, and even a few role-playing elements.
Read Full Review >XboxAddict
This one is definitely a good break from the typical FPS’s and Racing games we typically see on the Xbox 360 anymore.
Read Full Review >AtomicGamer
Sure, Kung Fu Panda won't be much to those hardcore gamers who have been dicing people up in the Ninja Gaiden series or wound up finishing Assassin's Creed for the story, but for kids this one's pretty solid.
Read Full Review >IGN
Kung Fu Panda is a brief romp, but one that will keep young gamers interested from start to finish. Heck, maybe they’ll even play through it a second or third time.
Read Full Review >Worth Playing
As far as children's movie tie-in games, Kung Fu Panda a rare title that reaches the top of the barrel. It's well-designed, keeps the gameplay fresh, looks and sounds great, and appears to be a game that the developers actually tried to make into something fun, rather than selling it because the cover boasts the mascot of the week's popular cartoon character.
Read Full Review >Gamer's Hell
A simple, fun and well designed game, Kung Fu Panda doesn't offer the deepest narrative or most though-provoking gameplay for the more mature audiences; it's more of a guilty pleasure.
Read Full Review >Gaming Target
As long as you can stand the unnecessary emphasis that Jack Black puts on every word, Kung-Fu Panda is a win-win game for both kids and their parents.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Despite some minor annoyances, Kung Fu Panda turns in a well-rounded performance with enough appeal for small and big kids alike. Diverse gameplay mechanics keep the action from dragging its tail, and bonus rewards and multiplayer wackiness lend some replay value to the adventure.
Read Full Review >Xbox World Australia
It's a faithful recreation of one of the better animated movies of the year, and nothing about it feels like a cheap rush-job. The graphics are great, the gameplay is surprisingly solid and it's a lot of fun to play.
Read Full Review >1UP
The lack of variety is actually a good thing. In an area of game development where being overly ambitious can destroy you, developer Luxoflux has instead created a smart, focused, and (most importantly) polished effort that should delight young fans of the film.
Read Full Review >PTGamers
Here's a good example of how to translate an animation movie to a videogame.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine
While the character selection leaves a lot to be desired, the brilliant mix of versus battles, mini-games, and co-op challenges will keep you entertained for hours. [Sept 2008, p.77]
Official Xbox Magazine UK
That rare thing: a film tie-in that's not bad. [Sept 2008, p.87]
Read Full Review >X360 Magazine UK
Easily the best children's title of the year. [Issue#36, p.7]
AceGamez
The game may be over before you know it, but for as long as it lasts, it serves up an enjoyable, extremely polished adventure that younger gamers will simply adore.
Read Full Review >Console Monster
Whilst the game is certainly not a must-purchase due to its length, it is definitely a must rent for younger and casual gamers.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
Kung Fu Panda won't be winning any awards, and it won't be gracing any end-of-year lists, but that's not to say it doesn't deserve carefully measured praise.
Read Full Review >Totally360
Overall this game is a fun experience. It is definitely one of the better games that is tied in with a movie.
Read Full Review >GameDaily
The presentation is also given a surprising amount of attention, with impressive lighting effects, swift animation, and solid (although far from perfect) level design. Having Jack Black on board to voice Po is a smart move, too.
Read Full Review >GameZone
There are certainly worse movie-to-game titles, but this one does a decent job of having some fun and providing a coherent story, along with decent gameplay.
Read Full Review >Level7.nu
All major box office movies must be accompanied with a movie tie-in game, and usually that leads to a less than poor gaming experience. Kung Fu Panda actually manages to steer clear of that trend by offering a great and fun action experience. For the seasoned gamer this is on the easy side, but for the intended age group this is a great offering.
Read Full Review >Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
We don't care what the film's like, this is one of the brightest kiddie romps ever. [Sept 2008, p.73]
Cynamite
Kung Fu Panda is not really hard to play, but it is a perfect game for your leisure time. Especially younger gamers will be happy with it.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
The difficulty is perfect for the younger crowd, but late teens on up won't find much more than a 6-hour romp here.
Read Full Review >Gaming Nexus
So no, developer Luxoflux didn't reinvent so much as renovate the battered and bruised movie-to-game tie-in.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
This shallow and repetitive beat-'em-up is fun for a while, but doesn't last much longer than the movie that it's based on.
Read Full Review >Thunderbolt
It’s just a shame it’s all over so quickly as a more epic adventure with Po and friends would have been most welcome.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Pete B gave it a9:
Impressive graphics, fun story, great voice talent, and overall a really fun game from a small developer, with a small budget, and a small team. Great job.
Mickster gave it an8:
Not your typical rush job to support movie launch. Beautiful graphics on the 360 and solid game play. Kids 6-95 years old will likely enjoy this game even if they haven't seen the movie. Good voice acting.
