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Imagine playing as King Konghow amazing would that be?
While we’re not quite there yet,Kong: Survivor Instinctbrings us one step closer to that dream.
But will it truly feel like playing King Kong himself?
Heres everything we know aboutKong: Survivor Instinct.
What is Kong: Survivor Instinct?
Kong: Survivor Instinctis an upcoming 2.5Daction-adventuregame.
Monsters have sunk the city into chaos and destruction.
Still, you have no choice but to brave through the destruction in search of your missing daughter.
You’ll constantly face life-threatening encounters as Titans convert the world into a war zone.
But dont worry, as you could summon the help of the mighty Kong himself alongside other monsters.
Story
An unnamed city is on the brink of destruction as a sudden Titan attack ensues.
The Titans destroy everything they touch, forcing a rapid evacuation of the city.
While some of the citys residents manage to escape, others are trapped in the debris.
Youll control a male human protagonist called David.
Youll meet other survivors with different stories as you comb through the city.
Some have lost their loved ones, others are hopeless, having lost all they had.
Well, hell be returning toKong: Survivor Instinctas the leader of the mercenary group called the Hyenas.
While hes previously dabbled in eco-terrorist activities, the villain will be executing a new diabolical plan.
Gameplay
Kong: Survivor Instinctplans to incorporate platforming, intense combat, and Metroidvania-style exploration.
Youll navigate a 2.5D world, engaging in thrilling action and adventure.
At its core, youll strive to survive the dangers of the Monsterverse.
The same studio will publish the game.
The studio has been developing and publishing games since 2014.
With experience developing and publishing games in the past,Kong: Survivor Instinctshould be in capable hands.
Trailer
The Kong: Survivor Instinctcinematic traileris now out on YouTube.
Right off the bat, it’s possible for you to see the Monsterverse is more fully fleshed out.
It looks expansive, with possibly a ton of things to do.
While the trailer is cinematic, it does showcase some of the gameplay you’re free to expect.
Youll engage with quite a ton of platforming across a 2.5D world.
The visuals look stunning, pending actual gameplay footage, of course.
you might really see the crumbling city in its ashes and debris.
Monsters, too, have intricate detail, with Kong massively scaled up to tower above you.
It seems Kong and the player will fight side by side, which will hopefully be implemented seamlessly.
Overall, its disappointing we wont actually control Kong himself.
Also, reveal trailers nowadays have been holding back on showcasing gameplay.
So, its pretty neat that the developing team let us in on as much gameplay as possible.
Upon release, itll launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms via Steam.
As for editions, its unclear whether there will be any available for preorder.
Still, you’re free to alwaysfollow the official social handle hereto keep track of new updates.
So, whats your take?
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.