

The action is simple and easy to get into, yet still offers a bit of depth for those looking for a tad more. It's the kind of gameplay all designers shoot for when they make games for kids, but rarely hit the sweet spot the way they do with Kung Fu Panda. In between levels, players can spend coins to upgrade these moves, as well as unlock extra costumes or boost Po's stats. He can do simple attacks and combos or start using some Chi to do belly bashes, roll around like a bowling ball or bounce enemies around with his gut. His natural gifts, of course, have to do with his portly shape. Or in the words of Po, everyone feels "totally awesome." Like all pandas, Po makes use of his natural gifts to take on the obstacles put in front of his oversized belly. With a little perseverance and a bit of believing in himself, he beats all odds and becomes the hero. It's the inspirational story you've watched a thousand times in cartoon form: A young character has a dream, but isn't the traditional fit for that role. Kung Fu Panda follows the black and white hero with a TMNT-esque vocabulary across 13 brief stages, some featuring moments from the movie and others made specifically for the game, on his quest to become the Dragon Warrior and save the world from the over-ambitious Tai Lung. The game is rated by the ESRB as being fit for everyone 10 and older, but this game is fine for any young fan of the movie.Ĭlick here to watch the video trailer. Po the Panda and his crew of master ninja animals were designed by Dreamworks with the young and young at heart in mind and the videogame is no different. But then, core gamers aren't the target audience. The ride is short and there isn't much challenge to make completing the game feel rewarding. So anybody that plays videogames on a regular basis can probably skip this one.
