While the movie sets some high expectations, the game disappoints in so many ways that it's very difficult to enjoy.
However, the game doesn't quite seem to deliver and the game just seems to disappoint in so many ways, that it might just make you sad.
The most positive thing to be said about this game, is probably how well it follows the story. There are some very vital missions you get to play, that also takes part in the movie. You'll be able to recognize a lot of thing in the game which you've already seen in the movie, and all the characters seem to be there.
The voiceacting is surprisingly good, especially from Jack Black, one of the characters you'll probably hear the most, as he's the one recording the movie, and is kind of the 'Boss' at this expedition. Sadly the gameplay is overly repetitive throughout most of the game. There's hardly any variation in this game, except that you switch between playing as a Man and Kong. You usually play as the person Jack, hired for this expedition and your main objective is to take care of the others and make sure they're safe. Occasionly, you'll have a gun available but you mostly find yourself with no bullets left, and stuck with spears and bones as your only weapon. The level design is awkwardly much the same. Of course, it's one big jungle, and it's expected that it might look a lot of the same, but you're pretty much doing the same thing over and over again in every mission, and sometimes you'll encounter different enemies and maybe a change of environment (Like a swamp), but it still remains pretty much the same thing. Enemies never really provide much threat to you and the game is quite easy. Although it's easy, it'll still take you a while to get through it. (About 4-6 hours, depending how good you are.)
One thing that's a bit of a let-down, is that you can easily use all cheats available and still be able to gain Achievement. This really ruins the point of achievements overall, as they should be something hard to get, and something you must work for, not simply cheat your way to. That being said, they're easy to get, cheating or not. Simply by completeting every level in the game, you'll unlock the 1.000 Achievement points available. Sounds good, but the bad thing? You'll most likely be bored to death before this happens.
The graphics are quite dated already, since the game was release alongside the Xbox 360 almost two years ago. But even then, it was quite a letdown and never really too eyecatching. It seems like a mere port from the Playstation 2 or Xbox version, with a tiny bit more polished graphics, but not enough to really make a difference. The levels where you play as Kong though, are mildly entertaining. Despite the random button-mashing that it is, it still feels quite awesome to be this huge gorilla and taking down ancient dinosaurs by punching them all over. The fun fades quickly though, and the levels as Kong are not many, and way too short. The game provides quick points and occasionly some fun, especially in the Kong levels. But with so little amount of levels where you play as Kong, and so many boring levels as Jack, this game turns out as merely a bad experience that you'll wish to forget soon.