Kung Fu Panda on the Xbox 360 brilliantly captures the look and feel of the movie that it’s based on; the problem is that it’s shallow, repetitive, and only slightly longer than the source material.

The game is intended primarily for those who have seen the film and want to live out Po’s adventure as both the bumbling fool and unlikely Dragon Warrior saviour. For this reason, those who pick up Kung Fu Panda on a whim may find the character introductions are a little thin and that their experience suffers as a result.

While not impossible to follow, the story can certainly be a little confusing, especially in regards to intercharacter relationships. If you haven’t seen the movie the game comes across as slightly disjointed, and while it can be played as you would any off-the-shelf beat-’em-up, don’t be surprised if you find yourself struggling to make connections at times.

Even Po the Dragon Warrior needs to learn the basics. Hit the training room to brush up on your awesome skills.

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