Kung Fu Panda 2

Kung Fu Panda 2 The Video Game Review

Last year, THQ released the uDraw tablet, a Wii-specific peripheral that would allow for precise drawing and other types of gameplay not possible with the Wii remote. Since then it seems like THQ has been trying to force games to use the peripheral, rather than design interesting games with the peripheral as the showcase. This is the case with Kung Fu Panda 2. Kung Fu Panda 2's story is set after that of the film. Po and the rest of the Furious Five find themselves troubled by wolves, gorillas, and komodo dragons. With the help of the Kung Fu masters, Po has to uncover the plot behind this siege and put a stop to it. The story is just OK, but it does fit nicely into the larger Kung Fu Panda universe, with the characters behaving true to their big screen counterparts. Using a stylus to kick is not fun. The gameplay in Kung Fu Panda 2 is pretty standard for a third-person action game. Playing as Po, you have a light and strong attack, as well as three special attacks that you learn as you progress through the game. In addition you can toss enemies into the air and slam your own butt into the ground to knock them off their feet. There are also dodging and countering elements, and you can summon one of the Furious Five to deliver a quick below once a meter is filled.