Hail to the Chimp
Hail to the Chimp is a video game developed by Wideload Games and published by Gamecock Media Group. The game was released in 2008 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
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Developer(s) | Wideload Games |
Publisher(s) | Gamecock Media Group |
Engine | Unreal Engine 3 |
Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 |
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Genre(s) | Party |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
In the game, up to four players compete as anthropomorphic animals in a variety of mini-games while vying for the role of "President of the Animal Kingdom".[1] By competing in mini-game tournaments named Primaries, the players will collect clams that make the characters stronger, and complete different objectives at the same time.[2] The one who gets the most votes will win the election.[3] Clams are designed to be used in several ways as an all-around currency, whether by shooting them, giving out as donations or exchanging for other things like election signs or money.[3]
Development
Released during a United States presidential election year, the game was billed as the "Presidential Party Game" and used campaign-style advertisements meant to blend in with the U.S. presidential campaign ads that were prevalent at the time.
Reception
Aggregator | Score | |
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PS3 | Xbox 360 | |
Metacritic | 51/100[4] | 52/100[5] |
Publication | Score | |
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PS3 | Xbox 360 | |
1Up.com | N/A | B+[2] |
Destructoid | N/A | 4/10[3] |
Edge | 7/10[6] | N/A |
Game Informer | 4/10[7] | 4/10[7] |
GamePro | [8] | [8] |
GameSpot | N/A | 5.5/10[9] |
GameZone | 6/10[10] | N/A |
IGN | 3.5/10[11] | 3.5/10[12] |
OXM (US) | N/A | 7/10[13] |
PSM | [14] | N/A |
Maxim | 6/10[15] | 6/10[15] |
Variety | N/A | (unfavorable)[16] |
The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4][5]
References
- Brudvig, Erik (December 14, 2007). "Hail to the Chimp Hands-on". IGN. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- Leone, Matt (June 24, 2008). "Hail to the Chimp Xbox 360 Review". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- Nicholson, Brad (July 13, 2008). "Destructoid review: Hail to the Chimp (X360)". Destructoid. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- "Hail to the Chimp for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
- "Hail to the Chimp for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
- Edge staff (September 2008). "Hail to the Chimp (PS3)". Edge. No. 192. p. 97.
- "Hail to the Chimp". Game Informer. No. 183. July 2008. p. 86.
- Erickson, Tracy (June 30, 2008). "Review: Hail to the Chimp". GamePro. Archived from the original on July 1, 2008. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- Watters, Chris (July 7, 2008). "Hail to the Chimp Review (X360)". GameSpot. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- Sandoval, Angelina (July 16, 2008). "Hail to the Chimp - PS3 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 5, 2008. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- Roper, Chris (July 9, 2008). "Hail to the Chimp Review (PS3)". IGN. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- Roper, Chris (July 1, 2008). "Hail to the Chimp Review (X360)". IGN. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- Lewis, Cameron (July 2008). "Hail to the Chimp". Official Xbox Magazine. p. 73. Archived from the original on July 2, 2008. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- "Review: Hail to the Chimp". PlayStation: The Official Magazine. No. 11. October 2008. p. 82.
- "Hail to the Chimp". Maxim. July 2008.
- Alexander, Leigh (June 26, 2008). "Review: 'Hail to the Chimp' (X360)". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2016.