Afrika (video game)

Infobox VG
title = Afrika


caption = The Japanese box art for "Afrika".
developer = Rhino Studios
publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
designer =
engine =
version =
released = vgrelease|JP=August 28 2008 [http://kotaku.com/5014835/afrika-release-date-price-announced-not-by-david-attenborough Afrika: Afrika Release Date, Price Announced (Not By David Attenborough) ] ] [http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/adventure/afrika/similar.html?mode=versions Afrika for PlayStation 3 - Afrika PlayStation 3 Game - Afrika PlayStation 3 Video Game ] ] vgrelease|NA=TBA
genre = Safari simulation
modes =
ratings = CERO: All Ages (A)
platforms = PlayStation 3
media = Blu-ray Disc
requirements =
input = Gamepad
resolution = 720p (HDTV)
480p (EDTV)
480i (SDTV)

"Afrika", known as "Hakuna Matata" in Asia, is a photography and safari simulation video game for the Playstation 3. Developed by Rhino Studios, the game was first announced in a promotional video during the Sony press conference at E3 2006. "Afrika" has been referred to as a spiritual successor to the Nintendo 64 title "Pokemon Snap", [ [http://kezins.com/2008/06/africa-the-next-pokemon-snap/1337 ‘Afrika,’ the Next Pokemon Snap? : Kezins.com ] ] [ [http://www.destructoid.com/the-secret-is-finally-out-afrika-details-revealed-89063.phtml The secret is finally out! Afrika details revealed | Destructoid offers reviews, previews, trailers, cheats, and more ] ] and will not be released in Europe [ [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=143321 No Afrika for Europe, says Sony News - Page 1 // PS3 /// Eurogamer - Games Reviews, News and More ] ] .

Gameplay and story

In "Afrika", the player assumes the role of a photojournalist hired to take images of various animals. Gameplay is mission-driven; players receive e-mails at base camp instructing them as to which animals they must photograph. Players may then travel by foot, jeep, or hot air baloon to the areas where requested animals are found in order to photograph them. [ [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25149.html Gametrailers.com - Afrika - TGS 07 Trailer ] ] The in-game camera is controlled by the Sixaxis. Depending on the quality of the photograph taken, the player will earn in-game money. This money can be used to purchase new supplies, for example, an upgraded camera. [ [http://kotaku.com/5016649/afrika-sixaxis-camera-controls-you-cant-drive Afrika: Sixaxis Camera Controls, You Can't Drive ] ]

Additional to the actual gameplay are unlockables such as various footage and real-life snapshots of the animals you encounter, which are collected and stored in your “Animal Library”.

The soundtrack for the game was composed by Wataru Hokoyama. [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0389964/ IMDB Page for Wataru Hokoyama] ]

Reception

VG Reviews
title = Afrika Reviews
Fam = 29/40cite web|url=http://www.gamekyo.com/news28634_afrika-new-screenshots.html|title=Gamekyo: Afrika New Screenshots|accessdate=2008-08-20|author=Antoine Morcos|publisher=Gamekyo|date=2008-08-20] Reception for "Afrika" has generally been positive. Famitsu scored the game 29/40, while DEngeki scored the game 70/85/90/90 (All out of 100).

References

See also

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External links

* [http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/afrika/?ref=rss Official Afrika Site at SONY Japan]
* [http://www.rhino-studios.co.jp/ Official Rhino Studios site]