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.

Hail to the Chimp
North American cover
Developer(s)Wideload Games
Publisher(s)Gamecock Media Group
EngineUnreal Engine 3
Platform(s)Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Release
  • NA: June 30, 2008 (PS3)
  • NA: July 2, 2008 (X360)
  • AU: September 25, 2008
  • EU: July 17, 2009
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
Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PS3Xbox 360
1Up.comN/AB+[2]
DestructoidN/A4/10[3]
Edge7/10[4]N/A
Game Informer4/10[5]4/10[5]
GamePro[6][6]
GameSpotN/A5.5/10[7]
GameZone6/10[8]N/A
IGN3.5/10[9]3.5/10[10]
OXM (US)N/A7/10[11]
PSM[12]N/A
Maxim6/10[13]6/10[13]
VarietyN/A(unfavorable)[14]
Aggregate score
Metacritic51/100[15]52/100[16]

The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[15][16]

References
  1. Brudvig, Erik (December 14, 2007). "Hail to the Chimp Hands-on". IGN. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  2. 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.
  3. Nicholson, Brad (July 13, 2008). "Destructoid review: Hail to the Chimp (X360)". Destructoid. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  4. Edge staff (September 2008). "Hail to the Chimp (PS3)". Edge. No. 192. p. 97.
  5. "Hail to the Chimp". Game Informer. No. 183. July 2008. p. 86.
  6. Erickson, Tracy (June 30, 2008). "Review: Hail to the Chimp". GamePro. Archived from the original on July 1, 2008. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  7. Watters, Chris (July 7, 2008). "Hail to the Chimp Review (X360)". GameSpot. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  8. Sandoval, Angelina (July 16, 2008). "Hail to the Chimp - PS3 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 5, 2008. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  9. Roper, Chris (July 9, 2008). "Hail to the Chimp Review (PS3)". IGN. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  10. Roper, Chris (July 1, 2008). "Hail to the Chimp Review (X360)". IGN. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  11. 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.
  12. "Review: Hail to the Chimp". PlayStation: The Official Magazine. No. 11. October 2008. p. 82.
  13. "Hail to the Chimp". Maxim. July 2008.
  14. Alexander, Leigh (June 26, 2008). "Review: 'Hail to the Chimp' (X360)". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  15. "Hail to the Chimp for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
  16. "Hail to the Chimp for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 26, 2012.


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