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Kong: Survivor Instinct

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2024

Should you play it?

When giant monsters fight, no one’s safe. Embark on a thrilling quest of survival in a city that’s become a battleground for Titans. Use the lethal strength of Kong and other monsters to your own advantage in this official Monsterverse game set shortly after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong.

What works
  • Immersive monsterverse atmosphere and visuals
  • Engaging exploration and level design
  • Tense and cinematic titan chase sequences
  • Accessible metroidvania-lite gameplay
  • Lore additions for monsterverse fans
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and repetitive combat
  • Frustrating trial-and-error chase sequences
  • Weak story and poor voice acting
  • Short game length with limited replayability
  • Linear progression with minimal player expression

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Zoonomaly

  • FEIST

  • Home Sweet Home EP2

  • Kvark

  • MindSeize

  • Rex Rocket

  • One Dog Story

  • HORROR TALES: The Wine

  • Rewind Or Die
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Kvark

  • MindSeize

  • HORROR TALES: The Wine
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Kong: Survivor Instinct: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Value, Story.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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  • Health

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