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Kameo: Elements Of Power
David Birch-Jones
03/01/2006
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Produced by: Microsoft Game Studios
Developed by: Rare
Available on: Xbox 360
Reviewed on: Xbox 360
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Price: $49.99
 A little bit Harry Potter, a little bit Lord of the Rings, Kameo: Elements of
Power is a middle-earth fantasy game that pits the eponymous princess heroine
against a range of goblins and monsters on her quest to rescue her kidnapped
family and claim the throne of the Elfin kingdom. Not just a simple shoot-’em-up
role player, the game presents different challenges along the way that suit the
unique capabilities of 10 warriors’ individual talents.
An Xbox 360 launch
title, Kameo is an HDTV-rendered (720p) game that combines a rich color palette
with vividly detailed scenery––including day and night lighting––along with
stunning pools and streams with nary a jaggie in sight. The soundtrack sports
excellent use of in-game Dolby Digital and features split surrounds that are
compatible with EX 6.1 and 7.1 setups. The setup menu even features
display-specific choices (LCD, CRT, DLP) with a gray scale to ensure the best
brightness setting for low black reproduction.
Adept gamers might want to
rent this one, as the roughly 15 hours of gameplay is somewhat less than the
usual and could be blown through in a weekend. Although the Xbox Live
functionality is a disappointment, Kameo is an excellent game nonetheless and
suitable for those looking for a more brain-stimulating experience than
hard-core shoot-’em-ups.
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