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| developer = Rhino Studios{{efn|Additional work by [[Japan Studio]].<ref name="2008-2009">{{cite web |year=2021 |title=JAPANスタジオ作品一覧 2009年～2008年 |trans-title=List of Japan Studio works 2009–2008 |url=https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/corporate/playstation-studios/japan-studio/history-2008-2009/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225202138/https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/corporate/playstation-studios/japan-studio/history-2008-2009/ |archive-date=25 February 2021 |access-date=1 March 2021 |publisher=[[Sony Interactive Entertainment]] |language=ja}}</ref>}}
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| director = Katsumoto Tatsukawa
| director = Katsumoto Tatsukawa
| producer = Katsumoto Tatsukawa
| producer = Katsumoto Tatsukawa
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| artist = Shintaro Ito
| artist = Shintaro Ito
| composer = [[Wataru Hokoyama]]
| composer = [[Wataru Hokoyama]]
| released ={{vgrelease|JP|August 28, 2008}}{{vgrelease|NA|October 6, 2009<ref name="usrelease">{{cite web | author=IGN staff | date=October 6, 2009 | title=Natsume Announces Afrika For PlayStation 3 Now Available | url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/103/1032217p1.html | publisher=[[IGN]] | access-date=February 18, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309013819/http://ps3.ign.com/articles/103/1032217p1.html | archive-date=March 9, 2012 | url-status=live | df=mdy-all }}</ref>}}
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| genre = [[Life simulation game|Life simulation]]<br/>[[Photography game]]
| genre = [[Life simulation game|Life simulation]]<br/>[[Photography game]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
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'''''Afrika''''', known as '''''Hakuna Matata''''' in [[Hong Kong]], [[South Korea]], [[Taiwan]] and [[Southeast Asia]], is a [[photography game|photography]] and [[safari]] simulation [[video game]] for the [[PlayStation 3]]. Developed by Rhino Studios and published by Natsume Inc.,<ref name="NA release">{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5270889/afrika-is-finally-coming-to-american-ps3s|title=Afrika Is Finally Coming to American PS3s|access-date=May 26, 2009|publisher=Kotaku|author=Michael McWheartor|date=May 26, 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090530071539/http://kotaku.com/5270889/afrika-is-finally-coming-to-american-ps3s| archive-date= May 30, 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> the game was first announced in a promotional video during the [[Sony]] press conference at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] 2006. ''Afrika'' has been referred to as being similar to the [[Nintendo 64]] title ''[[Pokémon Snap]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/the-secret-is-finally-out-afrika-details-revealed-89063.phtml |title=The secret is finally out! Afrika details revealed {{!}} Destructoid offers reviews, previews, trailers, cheats, and more<!-- Bot generated title --> |date=June 4, 2008 |access-date=June 17, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104040920/http://www.destructoid.com/the-secret-is-finally-out-afrika-details-revealed-89063.phtml |archive-date=November 4, 2011 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
'''''Afrika''''', known as '''''Hakuna Matata''''' in [[Hong Kong]], [[South Korea]], [[Taiwan]] and [[Southeast Asia]], is a [[photography game|photography]] and [[safari]] simulation [[video game]] developed by Rhino Studios and published by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] for the [[PlayStation 3]]. The game was first announced in a promotional video during the [[Sony]] press conference at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] 2006. ''Afrika'' has been referred to as being similar to the [[Nintendo 64]] title ''[[Pokémon Snap]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/the-secret-is-finally-out-afrika-details-revealed-89063.phtml |title=The secret is finally out! Afrika details revealed {{!}} Destructoid offers reviews, previews, trailers, cheats, and more<!-- Bot generated title --> |date=June 4, 2008 |access-date=June 17, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104040920/http://www.destructoid.com/the-secret-is-finally-out-afrika-details-revealed-89063.phtml |archive-date=November 4, 2011 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all }}</ref> [[Natsume Inc.]] released the game in North America.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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Afrika
North American box art
Developer(s)Rhino Studios[a]
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Katsumoto Tatsukawa
Producer(s)Katsumoto Tatsukawa
Programmer(s)Takehiro Urabe
Artist(s)Shintaro Ito
Composer(s)Wataru Hokoyama
Platform(s)PlayStation 3
Release
  • JP: August 28, 2008
Genre(s)Life simulation
Photography game
Mode(s)Single-player

Afrika, known as Hakuna Matata in Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, is a photography and safari simulation video game developed by Rhino Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. The game was first announced in a promotional video during the Sony press conference at E3 2006. Afrika has been referred to as being similar to the Nintendo 64 title Pokémon Snap.[3] Natsume Inc. released the game in North America.

Gameplay

In Afrika, the player assumes the role of a photojournalist hired to take images of various animals in Africa, as the name indicates. Gameplay is mission-driven; players receive e-mails at the base camp instructing them to which animals they must photograph. Players may then travel by foot, car, or hot air balloon to the areas where the requested animals are found in order to photograph them.[4] The in-game camera is controlled by the Sixaxis. Depending on the quality of the photograph taken, the player will earn in-game money. The money can then be spent on new supplies, such as an upgraded camera.[5] Real-life photos and footage of the animals can be unlocked. When unlocked, the content is stored in the "Animal Library".

The soundtrack for the game was composed, orchestrated, and conducted by Wataru Hokoyama.[6]

Development

Sony first showed a trailer for Afrika at E3 2006. This generated buzz, however, other than the title, little was actually known about the project.[7]

In 2008 Sony put up an official website for the game.[8] Soon after a game description was posted on the Japanese retailer Gamestar's website with a trailer indicating the game was about a photojournalist.[9][10]

The U.S. version of Afrika was announced at E3 2009. The game's North American release date was October 6, 2009.[1]

Reception

The game received mostly mixed reviews. Famitsu scored the game 29/40.

According to Media Create sales data, Afrika debuted in second place during its release week in Japan, selling 38,423 units.[17]

The game's soundtrack was awarded "Best Original Video Game Score" by The Hollywood Music Awards 2008.[18] Movie Music UK has the only review of the soundtrack and gave it 4.5/5.0, saying "Hokoyama has left a strong impression with the wonderful music he has composed. This is a soundtrack you cannot pass up".[19]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b IGN staff (October 6, 2009). "Natsume Announces Afrika For PlayStation 3 Now Available". IGN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
  2. ^ "JAPANスタジオ作品一覧 2009年～2008年" [List of Japan Studio works 2009–2008] (in Japanese). Sony Interactive Entertainment. 2021. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  3. ^ "The secret is finally out! Afrika details revealed | Destructoid offers reviews, previews, trailers, cheats, and more". June 4, 2008. Archived from the original on November 4, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
  4. ^ "Gametrailers.com - Afrika - TGS 07 Trailer". Archived from the original on October 23, 2007. Retrieved September 22, 2007.
  5. ^ "Afrika: Sixaxis Camera Controls, You Can't Drive". June 16, 2008. Archived from the original on June 17, 2008. Retrieved June 16, 2008.
  6. ^ "IMDB Page for Wataru Hokoyama". IMDb. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  7. ^ Clements, Ryan (May 26, 2009). "Pre-E3 2009: Afrika's Finally Coming1". IGN. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  8. ^ Plunkett, Luke (May 27, 2008). "Hey, Afrika Might Be Real After All!". Kotaku. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  9. ^ Plunket, Luke (June 6, 2008). "Afrika Trailer Released, Answers "What's This Game About"?". Kotaku. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  10. ^ Ashcroft, Brian (June 3, 2008). "Afrika Out This August, To Feature Photojournalist?". Kotaku. Archived from the original on December 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  11. ^ "Game Review". Metacritic. Archived from the original on June 17, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  12. ^ "Game Review". GameRankings. Archived from the original on April 14, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  13. ^ Barnholt, Ray (October 6, 2009). "Game Review". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  14. ^ Gibson, Ellie (September 18, 2008). "Game Review". Eurogamer.net. Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  15. ^ Antoine Morcos (August 20, 2008). "Gamekyo: Afrika New Screenshots". Gamekyo. Archived from the original on September 16, 2008. Retrieved August 20, 2008.
  16. ^ Greg Miller (October 6, 2009). "IGN: Afrika Review". IGN. Archived from the original on October 8, 2009. Retrieved October 8, 2009.
  17. ^ Tanaka, John (September 5, 2008). "Afrika Debuts at Two in Japan". IGN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
  18. ^ Hollywood Music Awards Winners List Archived January 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  19. ^ Movie Music UK review[permanent dead link]


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