The game begins by learning Po's basic techniques, including slow attacks, fast attacks, jumping and blocking. As the game goes on, he builds a sufficient amount of energy that lets him unleash even more attacks, such as a Sonic the Hedgehog-esque rolling maneuver and a flapjack body slam that stuns all those around him. He can also occasionally obtain a weapon to dish out even more damage.
As the game continue, you'll also make use of other items and characters, working in allegiance with a group known as the Furious Five, who prove to be as nimble (and smooth handling) as Po. All of the characters interact with quick mini-games, where you'll shoot at objects with a ballista, such as bags of confetti or floating lanterns, to clear a path.
Po will need all these resources as he finds himself doing battle with an evil snow leopard named Tai Lung, who's broken out of a high-security prison to punish those who put him there in the first place.
The game presents most of the same techniques present in other movie-licensed plat-formers over the past few years. Still, it won't bore you, as you can mix up quick and strong attacks to put together a few devastating combos. You'll also find a fair amount of energy-restoring food, coins (to spend on items in a virtual shop) and checkpoints. That way, if you die in a certain spot, you don't have to begrudgingly go all the way back to the beginning of a level.
The visuals are quite striking, faithfully bringing Po's animated world to life. The animation is mostly spot-on, without very little sign of glitches or other "rush job" mishaps. The lighting is particularly beautiful, with fuzzy, lifelike shadows on the ground following the main characters wherever they go. The level design is acceptable, not going overboard to the point you're getting lost but, at the same time, avoids being too simple.
You have to try this game, the presentation is awesome. Ski-doosh!!
Game Features
- Learn and master Po, Shifu and the Furious Five's specialized Kung Fu fighting styles, abilities and upgrades.
- Unique brand of humor, quick-witted dialogue and hilarious situations.
- Learn to use the special abilities and combat skills of Po, Shifu, and the Furious Five. As gameplay progresses, unlock and experience each character's special moves and upgrades.
- Master Po's Panda Style maneuvers. Plus earn upgrades increasing Po's strength, speed and agility.
- Make use of Shifu's wisdom and speed to perfect his whirlwind techniques.
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