Software:Kung Fu Rider
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| Developer(s) | Japan Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
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| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, (offline) co-op |
Kung Fu Rider, known in Japan as Matchi Suberi (街スベリ), and previously known as Slider, is an action video game for the PlayStation 3. The game was developed by Japan Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for use with the PlayStation Move controller.[1] It was officially unveiled at the 2010 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco .[1] It was released in 2010, and received mostly negative reviews from critics.
Plot
Players take the role of private investigator Toby or his secretary Karin as the two escape from the Triads in Hong Kong.
Gameplay
Players have to utilize the Move controller to navigate through the crowded streets of Hong Kong on a sliding office chair. Players can move the controller up and down to increase speed while tilting it left and right would turn the chair while tapping the Move button would cause the character to spin and kick items out of the way. Players can cruise through the streets hopping over cars, juke left, right and pick up money along the way which act as points in the game and sliding through onscreen ticket outlines which will boost the game's meter which can trigger a burst of speed by jabbing at the PlayStation Eye.
The game features realistic physics similar to the PlayStation Network game, Pain, where the player character will be sent off the chair in slow motion upon crashing or being hit by an enemy. As players proceed deeper into the game, Triad enemies begin appearing on the way and attempt to attack the player using Bō staffs.[2]
Reception
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Kung Fu Rider received "unfavorable" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3] In Japan, however, Famitsu gave it a score of 27 out of 40.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mark Hardy (March 10, 2010). "Introducing PlayStation Move". Sony Interactive Entertainment. https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2010/03/10/introducing-playstation-move/.
- ↑ Greg Miller (March 11, 2010). "GDC 10: Slider Hands-on". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/12/gdc-10-slider-hands-on.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Kung Fu Rider for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/kung-fu-rider/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3.
- ↑ Ray Barnholt (September 1, 2010). "Kung Fu Rider Review". Ziff Davis. http://www.1up.com/reviews/kung-rider-review.
- ↑ Edge staff (November 2010). "Kung Fu Rider". Edge (Future plc) (220): 94.
- ↑ Ellie Gibson (December 22, 2010). "PlayStation Move Roundup (Page 3)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-move-roundup-review?page=3.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "街スベリ" (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain). https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=14296&redirect=no. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ↑ Jeff Marchiafava (September 9, 2010). "Kung Fu Rider Review". Game Informer (GameStop). https://www.gameinformer.com/games/kung_fu_rider/b/ps3/archive/2010/09/09/less-fun-than-a-kung-fu-kick-to-the-groin.aspx. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ↑ Blake Morse (October 20, 2010). "Kung Fu Rider Review". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/48479-kung-fu-rider-review.
- ↑ Tom McShea (September 2, 2010). "Kung Fu Rider Review". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/kung-fu-rider-review/1900-6274966/.
- ↑ "Kung Fu Rider Review". Viacom. September 9, 2010. http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=13401.
- ↑ Ryan Clements (September 1, 2010). "Kung Fu Rider Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/09/01/kung-fu-rider-review.
- ↑ Randy Nelson (September 1, 2010). "PlayStation Move review: Kung Fu Rider". Yahoo. https://www.engadget.com/2010-09-01-kung-fu-rider-review.html.
- ↑ "Review: Kung Fu Rider". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future plc) (38): 70. November 2010.
- ↑ Patrick Elliot (September 24, 2010). "Kung Fu Rider Review". Gamer Network. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/2010/09/kung_fu_rider_ps3.
- ↑ Tom Hoggins (September 7, 2010). "PS Move launch video games review". The Daily Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/7986878/PS-Move-launch-titles-review.html.
- ↑ David Jenkins (September 16, 2010). "Games review – Kung Fu Rider falls flat on its face". Metro (DMG Media). https://metro.co.uk/2010/09/16/games-review-kung-fu-rider-513585/.
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