Kameo Elements of Power review : Xbox 360

[Steven W]

'During the first level you may enter into the controller-throwing mind set of a moody teenager, as you struggle to adapt to the disheartening camera angles and the armadillo’s inclination for speeding off in the wrong direction.'

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[TiG]

Steven,

Think you must be getting old and losing your sense of co-ordination if you can't get the characters moving in the right direction. I'm not sure how much of the hidden features of the game you've gone into but i can assure you there are some challenging parts to the game, (the 4 spirit gems which affect the creatures in different ways are most fun to get)

I'm suprised you also viewed it as repetitive. No matter how many trolls i fight with pummelweed to get slow mo, do i get bored. Its so much fun watching trolls fly left right and centre with brutal/carnage bonuses flying all over the place.

I'm also suprised there is no touching on the Award system for the specific grades you get for the replayable parts that can be used on co-op.

The upgrades also provide a nice touch especially early on where you can decide which characters you want to upgrade.

I still think one of my favourite bits is the water scenes killing the boats and submarines of the trolls.

The sum up of the end is quite correct, it is too short, but i've replayed the battles to try and get my grade up that many times both single and co-op that i'm well chuffed with the longevitity of the game. But i'm not sure that i felt that through the review.

TiG

[mightynimrod]

Just got to say - im a 35 year old bloke, and me and my 3 year old son are thouroughly enjoying this game.

It's amazing

Luke loves gettting on the horse and running around knocking the trolls flying.

His excitement when we get a new "friend" (elemental sprite) is brilliant to watch.

[Steven W]

Steven,

Think you must be getting old and losing your sense of co-ordination if you can't get the characters moving in the right direction. I'm not sure how much of the hidden features of the game you've gone into but i can assure you there are some challenging parts to the game, (the 4 spirit gems which affect the creatures in different ways are most fun to get)

I'm suprised you also viewed it as repetitive. No matter how many trolls i fight with pummelweed to get slow mo, do i get bored. Its so much fun watching trolls fly left right and centre with brutal/carnage bonuses flying all over the place.

I'm also suprised there is no touching on the Award system for the specific grades you get for the replayable parts that can be used on co-op.

The upgrades also provide a nice touch especially early on where you can decide which characters you want to upgrade.

I still think one of my favourite bits is the water scenes killing the boats and submarines of the trolls.

The sum up of the end is quite correct, it is too short, but i've replayed the battles to try and get my grade up that many times both single and co-op that i'm well chuffed with the longevitity of the game. But i'm not sure that i felt that through the review.

TiG

I agree about the old age co-ordination thing! Perhaps it is, but this is clearly how I saw it.

It was driving me up the wall for ages. It took me over 45 minutes to get passed a small section on the very first level, and it's not as though I don't play games. I'd previously passed the controller to my brother, who's an avid gamer (he nearly threw the controller through the T.V), and my girlfriend who gave up after 5 minutes. It does get easier but that armadillio needs shooting.

Attempting to shoot the armadillio into a tunnel that he only just fits through is so frustrating. The gorilla moves with the grace of Fatima Whitbread after a few pints, it's clunky, turns slowly and the aim function is dreadful.

You can replay battles for higher grades, but I'd personally have no inclination to repeat a level over and over again to improve my grade on any game. However it certainly was a point worth mentioning, and something people should know about.

Have to admit I haven't played co-op but I'll be giving it a go online.

I can understand how certain people would enjoy the game from beginning to end, I've spoke to a few people who absolutely love it, but the game is repetitive for me and ,despite stunning visuals, lacks immersion.

Fair point on the award system! I may well add something about it.

I've took your points on board, agree with some, disagree with others, and certainly appreciate the feedback.

[Hiro]

To be honest, I've played the game and i fully agree with Steven, and i had the exact same problem on the first level. To be honest, i found alot of the game to be repetitive aswell.

I'm only 17 so old age isnt gonna be a problem for me