Only on Kinect for Xbox 360 will players truly become Po, using their bodies as the video game controllers. It’s the first time a major animated character has appeared on Kinect for Xbox 360, and the game also includes never-before-seen enemies. Players must master their kung fu training to block, dodge, duck, punch, kick — and even unleash special moves such as “Feet of Fury” and “Thunder Strike.” Onscreen, Po follows the player’s every move, no controller required — a combination of technology and character that has never before been possible.
On THQ’s uDraw GameTablet for Wii, players control Po with the uDraw stylus to fight and defend Gongmen City in story mode. Epic battles against new enemies ensue amid a backdrop that players themselves bring to life. An exclusive drawing mode lets players personalise their game experience by colouring objects found throughout the game, which become part of the story. The uDraw also offers colouring pages and one-of-a-kind mini-games that feature the adorable baby Po, who is also featured in the movie.
The PlayStation3 version of Kung Fu Panda 2 highlights the strategy and wisdom inherent in kung fu, requiring players to deliver “acu-punches,” “thunder strikes” and “kung fu curls” while adding logic skills to help players master their talents as the one and only Dragon Warrior, Po.
On Nintendo DS, Kung Fu Panda 2 allows players to command Po as well as the Furious Five using the stylus, unleashing awesome kung fu moves with Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper and Mantis. In addition, the Nintendo DS version offers two-player wireless gameplay, as well as the addictive card game “Five-Card Fu,” which can be played alone or with friends and offers endless fun.
What’s more, kung fu warriors can also uncover the Secret of the Thousand Scrolls on iPhone and iPad with the scheduled May 19 release of Kung Fu Panda 2: Be the Master. Train with Shifu, fly on firework-powered chairs and balance on bamboo stilts — all while tracking your progress against other players on the Top Trainers leader board. The Android app is soon to follow.
