On Xbox 360, the visuals don't impress nearly as much as they do in the current-gen versions, since there are only minor graphical upgrades to speak of. You'll notice a few bonus special effects like a nice blur when you look at objects through a fire and Splinter Cell Chaos Theory-style rain effects scattered around, plus character faces (especially Kong's) are certainly more detailed, but for the most part, the PS2 and Xbox versions of the game look fresh and new while the 360 version looks like a slightly modified version of those. Also, be forewarned: there is no reason to play King Kong on an HDTV, because even though it does work and occasionally does a nice job of showcasing a specific feature, for the most part it just brings out the flaws in the game's textures. It still looks nice overall thanks to the art direction, but the leap from PS2/Xbox to 360 is not a great one.
The game's overall quality is countered a bit by the length, which comes in at somewhere around eight hours -- the first four of which don't serve much purpose other than to immerse you in the world and prepare you for the great second half -- but the payoff for those who make it all the way through to New York is awfully nice and well worth experiencing for anyone who's interested in the game. The whole package does a fantastic job of building up to a climactic ending, and it's one you won't want to miss.
