In case you weren't aware, Sony Online Entertainment via their studio in Taipei, Taiwan, is developing an MMO (yes, another MMO) based on the Stephen Chow movie Kung Fu Hustle. The game is a tad different, however, from other MMOs. For one, it's a fighter and two, it doesn't look like your typical online universe.
After seeing this at a recent SOE event, I can't say I was exactly thrilled by the possibilities, but I suppose if you're a fighting game fan or MMO junkie looking for a different kind of fix, this could help you out -- besides, it's free. It's worth noting that the game is only slated to come out for the PC in Asia right now, but Sony says they are looking to expand it to European and North American markets.
View game run-down at the story URL, along with four other images.
GameSpot writes: "When you play online, Kung Fu Hustle will purportedly work in a similar way to Guild Wars, in that you'll meet other players in towns and can them team up with them to play through instanced levels. We had enough fun with Kung Fu Hustle today that we're certainly looking forward to playing it for free when it comes out. Whether we (or you) will feel inclined to spend money on new character emotes, wacky costumes, or temporary experience multipliers (among many other things) remains to be seen. Look for more on Kung Fu Hustle in the coming months".
SOE is busy putting together a free-to-play action MMO in collaboration with famed Hong Kong actor, writer, producer, and director Stephen Chow based on his hit 2004 movie, Kung Fu Hustle. Keep in mind, Kung Fu Hustle is one of the most successful movies in the history of Hong Kong cinema, and Stephen Chow is one of the biggest stars in the world, so this obviously is a big deal.
G4 has posted it's impressions of Sony Online Entertainment's side-scrolling beat-em-up MMO, Kung Fu Hustle.
I couldn't stand that movie, it was just......stupid, Kung pow was much better.
Kung Pow was just bad. ITs right up there with DAte move and Epic movie. Yet a MMO would b intresting
What the....
Unlike this POS game, WTF is that?
I could've made this
Damn, this game looks horrible