Kung Fu Panda 2 (NDS ROM)

Game Overview

• Title: Kung Fu Panda 2

• Platform: Nintendo DS (NDS)

• Release Date: May 24, 2011

• Developer: Grip Entertainment

• Publisher: THQ

• Genre: Action / Beat 'em Up / Side-Scroller

Key Features

• Original Story Continuation: Takes place after the film's climax, expanding on Po's journey as the Dragon Warrior defending ancient China from remaining enemy strongholds.

• Furious Five Assists: Summon members of the Furious Five (Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Viper, and Crane) during combat to unleash devastating group combos.

• Touchscreen Kung Fu Combo System: Execute special martial arts maneuvers, blocks, and counters directly using NDS stylus gestures on the bottom screen.

• Card Game Mini-Game: Features a built-in strategy card game mode where players collect and battle character cards to unlock bonus artwork and game extras.

Controls & Button Mapping

• Stylus / Touch Screen: Draw combat gestures to trigger special kung fu combos, activate Furious Five assist moves, and navigate menus.

• D-Pad / Directional Buttons: Move Po left, right, up, or down through side-scrolling levels.

• A Button: Standard light attack / Confirm menu options.

• B Button: Jump / Cancel menu selections.

• X Button: Heavy martial arts strike / Throw objects.

• Y Button: Block incoming enemy attacks and projectile strikes.

• L / R Shoulder Buttons: Dodge roll left or right; swap active assist skills.

• START Button: Pause the game and display the options menu.

• SELECT Button: View current level collectibles and objective stats.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Does the NDS version of Kung Fu Panda 2 follow the film's exact story?

A: The NDS game serves as a story continuation picking up right after the events of the second movie, featuring new battles against Lord Shen's remaining forces in Gongmen City.

Q: Can you play as members of the Furious Five in Kung Fu Panda 2 on NDS?

A: While Po is the main playable character, you can call upon Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Viper, and Crane as tactical assist partners during battle.

Q: What file format is this ROM, and how can I play it?

A: The game file is provided in .nds format. You can play it on original NDS/DSi/3DS hardware using a compatible flashcart, or run it on modern devices via NDS emulators such as melonDS or DeSmuME.

Q: Does this handheld version rely heavily on touch controls?

A: Yes, the combat system combines standard D-pad movement with touch-screen stylus swipes to perform Po's signature martial arts combos and finishing moves.