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Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends is a brawler video game based on the Kung Fu Panda franchise. It features a roster of Kung Fu Panda characters battling each other in various locations from the franchise. It was released on December 1, 2015 in North America on all of its available platforms, including a Wii U downloadable version[2], with the retail version released on December 15;[1] and March 2016[source?] in Europe and Australia.
Plot[]
From the game publishers:
It is an age of Kung Fu heroes, warriors, and best of all, LEGENDARY LEGENDS! Fight it out alongside Po, Tigress, Monkey, Tai Lung, Master Shifu, and all of your favorite Kung Fu Panda characters to compete in the Showdown of Legendary Legends. Up to four players brawl in icon[ic] locations throughout the Valley of Peace and beyond. Compete in an epic [t]ournament where all Kung Fu warriors contend for honor and glory. Showdown of Legendary Legends will have a wide assortment of modes available for single and multiplayer. All multiplayer modes will include options for both local and online play.[3]
From a press release:
Calling all Kung Fu warriors, panda pugilists and noodle connoisseurs! Worldwide video game publisher Little Orbit announced today that lovable martial arts panda bear, Po, and his many friends and adversaries in the Valley of Peace will face off in the ultimate martial arts challenge... the first-ever Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends! Fans of this bodacious franchise will soon be able to enjoy all the high-flying, quick-kicking, head-spinning, Kung Fu action this Fall on PlayStation 4®, Xbox One™, PlayStation 3®, Xbox 360®, Nintendo Wii U®, Nintendo 3DS™ and Steam (PC).
Developed by Vicious Cycle, Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends will bring fans a fresh and fist-pumping way to experience DreamWorks Animation's beloved franchise with explosive, fast-as-lightning action! With a variety of challenging local and online multiplayer levels, familiar film locations and 20 playable fan-favorite Kung Fu Panda characters, the game will appeal to gamers who like their brawler games served up with a side of laughter.
[...] Spanning across the cast of all three films, the game will be centered on an epic tournament where all warriors compete for glory.[4]
Production[]
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We are very proud to team up with DreamWorks Animation to extend the world of Kung Fu Panda in a new exciting way. This is a perfect match-up to bring this extraordinary series to gamers who love a great multiplayer martial arts game. |
—Little Orbit CEO Matt Scott[4] |
On May 4, 2015, the game was first announced by game publisher Little Orbit via press release and social media. In the press release, it was revealed that the game was both a single-player and multiplayer (local and online) brawler game that would contain various characters and levels designed after those seen in the Kung Fu Panda films. In addition, new content would be added to the game following the release of Kung Fu Panda 3.[4]
In June 2015, Little Orbit had a booth at E3 2015, where they had expo visitors play a demo of the game.[5]
Features[]
Gameplay[]
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The gameplay follows the common 2.5D platform fighter, much akin to the ever popular Super Smash Bros. series. The goal is to attack other players, raise their percentage, and then knock them out of the stage off-screen. There are various modes in the game such as timed match, stock, king of the hill, a dumpling collecting mode similar to a coin battle, and even a team feature. various hazards lurk the stage, and there are many items to use. As a counterpart to super meters, the game features "Awesome moves", a super attack that is preformed by charging it through successful hits.
Characters[]
The game features a total of twenty-eight popular characters from the Kung Fu Panda franchise. The first twenty were available at the game's launch, with the remaining eight being downloadable characters made available after the release of Kung Fu Panda 3.[3]
- Po
- Tigress
- Shifu
- Crane
- Monkey
- Mr. Ping
- Tai Lung
- Lord Shen
- Wolf Boss
- Storming Ox
- Croc
- Soothsayer
- Rhino Commander Vachir
- Su Wu
- Master Boar
- Gorilla Soldier
- Mei Mei
- Master Bear
- Oogway
- Baby Po
Downloadable characters[]
- Bao
- Li
- Master Chicken
- Kai
- Warrior Po
- Rhino Armor Li
- Armored Mr. Ping
- Jombie Porcupine
Downloadable skins[]
- Jombie Master Bear
- Jombie Crane
- Jombie Monkey
- Jombie Master Oogway
- Jombie Master Croc
- Jombie Master Chicken
- Jombie Master Shifu
Non-playable characters[]
These characters appear briefly to attack the player's opponent:
Levels[]
The game features a total of fifteen locations from the franchise, with twelve available at the game's launch and the last three available after the release of Kung Fu Panda 3.[3]
- Jade Palace Arena
- Jade Palace Scroll Room
- Dragon Grotto
- Noodle Shop
- Valley of Peace Musician's Village
- Chorh-Gom Prison
- The Cliff/Rope Bridge
- Shen's Fortress
- Shen's Ship
- Jade Palace Dojo
- Gongmen Market
- Peach Grove
Each location is designed after one of these environments:[3]
- Basic levels – Keep your character from being knocked off a platform or surface
- Moving levels – Areas are in constant motion throughout the fight
- Danger levels – Players must fight the environment as well as their opponents: platforms may crumble, change, collapse or have features (e.g. cannons) that may knock players out of the world
Downloadable levels[]
Items and power-ups[]
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- Cloud Hammer
- Iron Fist of Justice
- Sword of Heroes
- Golden Shield
- Dumplings
- Crossbow
- Fireworks hand cannon
- Chest
- Bowl of noodles
Voice cast[]
In alphabetical order by first name, as organized in the game's credits.
- Amir Talai as Crane
- André Sogliuzzo as Jombie Porcupine
- Bob Bergen as Baby Po
- Bobby Holiday as Tigress
- Chris Cox as Croc, Li Shan
- Conrad Vernon as Master Boar
- Dave Carter as Rhino Commander Vachir, Storming Ox
- Erin Torpey as Viper
- Fred Tatasciore as Master Bear, Shifu
- James Hong as Mr. Ping
- James Sie as Monkey
- Mark Allen Stewart as Wolf Boss
- Max Koch as Mantis
- Melissa Van Der Schuff as Mei Mei
- Michael Patrick Bell as Gorilla Soldier
- Mick Wingert as Po
- Pat Fraley as Kai
- Peter McHugh as Tai Lung
- Randall Duk Kim as Oogway
- Robert Wu as Master Chicken
- Robin Atkin Downes as Lord Shen
- Steele Gagnon as Bao
- Sumalee Montano as Soothsayer, Su Wu, Wan Wu, Wing Wu
Release[]
The game was released on December 1, 2015 in North America on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, and Steam, with the Wii U version available through the Wii U's eShop for download [2], and the retail (presumably) scheduled to release on December 15.[1] It released in Europe and Australia in March 2016[source?].
Reception[]
Coming soon!
Trivia[]
- The game's mechanics drew inspiration from other popular fighting games. These games were specifically referenced: Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, BlazBlue, and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.[6]
Gallery[]
Promos[]
Screencaps[]
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 GameStop.com - "Search: 'Kung Fu Panda Showdown of Legendary Legends'". Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nintendo.com - Games - Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 LittleOrbit.com - "KUNG FU PANDA: SHOWDOWN OF LEGENDARY LEGENDS". Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 PR Newswire - "LITTLE ORBIT KICKS OFF TOTALLY EPIC KUNG FU PANDA: SHOWDOWN OF LEGENDARY LEGENDS VIDEO GAME". Published and retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ Viewable here.
- ↑ GamingBolt.com - "Kung Fu Panda Showdown of Legendary Legends Interview: A Legend in the Making?" by Ravi Sinha. Interview conducted by Rashid K. Sayed.
External links[]
- Official webpage on the game publisher's website
- Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends at Metacritic
- Game developer's official website