- Publisher: Gamecock Media Group
- Release Date: Jun 30, 2008
- Also On: Xbox 360
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If you're looking for a 360 party game with something for the adults, this is definitely the candidate you should endorse. But we have to think that's a pretty big "if."
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Edge MagazineHTTC’s easy relationship with the subject matter results in some of the finest political animals you’ll see and, what is perhaps even more remarkable, a videogame that is genuinely funny. [Sept 2008, p.97]
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Playstation Official Magazine UKA pleasant, if somewhat hairy, surprise. [Sept 2008, p.104]
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyIf only it featured more varied game types - instead of a dozen different ways of spinning the clam-collecting battles - I could get behind this one. [July 2008, p.78]
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This vivid presentation also brings immense charm to Hail to the Chimp. Clever political ad parodies and LOL-worthy faux TV spots are more entertaining than actually playing the game itself. Dropping $40 for a bunch of cartoons doesn't sound like a good deal though.
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Still, I don’t see this game being the life of the party seeing as Nintendo’s Mario Party games offers addictive gameplay and plenty of variety.
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Gameplay, like any other party game, gets old pretty quickly.
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There is a fun little romp tucked away in here, but you have to dig (and play the game with other people) in order to find it.
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Hail to the Chimp has a good heart and really tries to build on the aforementioned foundation, but there’s just too much "meh" going on.
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All in all, I can't recommend Hail to the Chimp as a game, but it gets my vote as a satire of politics. The clunky controls, slow character movement, obstructive camera, repetitive gameplay, and chaotic multiplayer work against the title, and although the graphics and audio make up for it to a degree, it's nowhere near enough.
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With its appealing cartoony visuals, funny political satire, and collection of humorous unlockable videos, Hail to the Chimp isn’t a complete bust. If it didn’t suffer from overly repetitive gameplay, ridiculously unbalanced A.I., and had a bit more variety, this game honestly could have been a lot more fun.
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Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)Level design and AI are similarly hit-or-miss, and the combat never advances past button-mashing. [Oct 2008, p.82]
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Honestly if this game were taken back and reworked into a cartoon then I’m sure it would be plenty of fun for kids and adults alike due to all the double entendres but as it stands it’s an amusing cartoon interrupted by bland game segments.
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Like the stereotypical politician, Hail to the Chimp promised more than it can deliver.
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PSM3 Magazine UKThe gameplay is about as much fun as parading your plums through a blender. [Nov 2008, p.85]
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Game InformerThis is "Fuzion Frenzy" with one-liners about stuffing ballot boxes and endless, boring minigame repetition. [July 2008, p.86]
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Hail to the Chimp has zero redeeming qualities. There's nothing about this game that's worth recommending. The AI is bad, the control scheme is unforgiving, it's not funny at all and all of the games feel too similar to one another.
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Playstation Official Magazine AustraliaA lame attempt at bringing parody to the world of gaming. Avoid. [Nov 2008, p.100]
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Practically unplayable and should be avoided at all costs.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 1 out of 5
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Mixed: 1 out of 5
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Negative: 3 out of 5
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AnthonySJul 20, 2008