Kukoos: Lost Pets

Kukoos: Lost Pets

December 14, 2021

AdventurePlatformerPuzzle Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4

On a planet covered in water, a fun and adventurous species known as the Kukoos live on the only island that is home to the Kukoo tree. After an experiment in which the Kukoos attempt to make their pets more obedient goes haywire, it is up to the Kukoos to …

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Allen Kesinger COGconnected Dec 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"Kukoos Lost Pets is a short platforming adventure that harkens back to the old days. There isn’t a whole lot of content. In fact, you can easily finish the game in an afternoon. Maybe two afternoons if you’re intent on …"

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Beto Ferreira Nintendo Blast Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

40.0

"PetitFabrik&s;s Amazonian creators did a good job with Kukoos: Lost Pets, delivering beautiful and pleasant visuals, charismatic characters and varied gameplay mechanics in an attractive 3D world. Even with small issues, it&s;s a beautiful addition to the studio&s;s portfolio, and …"

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Brett Posner-Ferdman Push Square Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Despite some technical issues on the Nintendo Switch, Kukoos: Lost Pets still might be one of the best games for younger audiences on the platform. In a world where families make up a large chunk of the Nintendo Switch&s;s demographics, …"

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Bruno de Carvalho Starbit Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"Featuring an experience that drips with more quality than is usually expected when it comes to indie games, Kukoos: Lost Pets could benefit from an improved camera, but as it is this is a marvelous and very welcome addition to …"

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Bruno Ribeiro PSX Brasil Dec 2021
80.0 /100

"Kukoos: Lost Pets is cute, charismatic, fun and challenging. Not everything is as simple or obvious as it seems, and sometimes it will be necessary to take some time away from the game to recover that thirst for a new …"

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EIP Graves EIP Gaming Dec 2021
20.0 /100

Graphics

15.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

30.0

"With terrible, nigh-unplayable gameplay, a story that could generously be called "so bad it&s;s good", and uninspired art direction, Kukoos: Lost Pets is an ugly slog of a game, fit for "Worst of the Year" accolades. These pets should be …"

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George Foster RPG Site Dec 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

25.0

"When Kukoos gives you a good gimmick to focus your platforming skill on or puts them on the back burner entirely for its main mechanics, it’s a good, gorgeous time. Unfortunately, glitches, strange difficulty spikes, and an over-focus on these …"

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70.0 /100

"Despite a few easily fixable issues that I foresee being patched in the near future, Kukoos: Lost Pets is an adorable little 3D platformer that will easily entertain young and old alike. I could see this being a family favorite, …"

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Jason Hidalgo Reno Gazette-Journal Dec 2021
70.0 /100

"Kukoos lost pets harkens back to a time when 3D mascot platformers were the bees knees. While it has some rough spots and doesn’t reinvent or revolutionize the genre, the game boasts some solid and, at times, challenging platforming. Add …"

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Johnathan Floyd Geeks Under Grace Dec 2021
80.0 /100

"Great family friendly game that&s;s a leg up from the average indie game, and room to improve."

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Jon Wilson GameGrin Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Kukoos: Lost Pets is a fun and charming 3D platformer with a ton of charm and weirdness that can&s;t be found in other titans of the genre. So while its story and performance could use some work, everything else that …"

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Joseph Barrood Rapid Reviews UK Dec 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"Kukoos: Lost Pets is a three-dimensional platformer featuring Kukoos, fuzzy yet sentient creatures who inhabit a small island. After their pets get hypnotized by an evil frog, the Kukoos must jump through platforms with the help of some pets that …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2021
73.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

38.0

"While absolutely a family-friendly 3D platformer, that can also be played co-op, some issues hold it back"

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Kate Sanchez But Why Tho? Dec 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Kukoos: Lost Pets is a fantastic 3D platformer that uses its environmental designs. Vibrant in style and fantastic in gameplay, Kukoos: Lost Pets is a joy I didn’t expect from 2022, and I wish I had played it while in …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Dec 2021
70.0 /100

"It’s not going to redefine what it means to be a 3D platformer, but Kukoos: Lost Pets is a pleasant enough addition that fans of the genre will enjoy. Bright and colourful, and with a nice mixture of collecting, platforming …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Dec 2021
50.0 /100

"Kukoos: Lost Pets has some fun platforming ideas, but gameplay issues, boring boss fights and annoying sound effects make it tough to recommend"

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Lynne Newey LadiesGamers.com Dec 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"One of my criteria for a good game is the desire to replay it, and the need for more – and Kukoos: Lost Pets is a really good game. The four worlds are so different and creative, and the creature’s …"

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"It&s;s not the most accomplished platformer available on the market, but Kukoos: Lost Pets has that magical formula of generally decent platforming, co-op play and impressive presentation that could make it a favorite this festive season."

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Preston Pearl Niche Gamer Dec 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

54.0

"Overall, Kukoos: Lost Pets is a fun arcade-type video game for those who enjoy lite gaming experiences. It does not stretch itself too far or try anything out of the ordinary. Most players will likely complete it in five or …"

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Samantha Lienhard MonsterVine Dec 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Kukoos: Lost Pets is the sort of game I would have jumped on back when the genre was in decline. It might not have the staying power of the icons in its genre, but it has some fun ideas. Fans …"

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Shane Robert Moyer Game Rant Dec 2021
40.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

15.0

Story

35.0

"Kukoos: Lost Pets shows glimpses of an entertaining multiplayer game, but stumbles due to a myriad of bugs and technical issues."

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Sophie Hiner Pure Nintendo Dec 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Kukoos: Lost Pets is a 3D platformer in which you enter different universes to save pets that have gone rogue. In these universes, you have to tackle obstacles and puzzles to collect enough "fwendly" plants and coins, and to save …"

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Dec 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

50.0

"Kukoos: Lost Pets is a mixed experience. It&s;s a pleasant, fun and dynamic game when its imprecise movement and bugs aren&s;t annoying [the players]. Nothing makes it unplayable but the occurrences hinder the enjoyment of what the game has to …"

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Vincenzo D&s;Alcantara 4News.it Dec 2021
78.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Kukoos: Lost Pets is a very good 3D platformer that, thanks to a clever alternation of game situations and an intelligent and challenging level of difficulty, manages to entertain the gamer from start to finish. Although the price does not …"

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Dec 2021
73.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"For an indie title, Kukoos: Lost Pets offers players a taste of charming 3D-platforming that has a potential for something much greater in the future, and I&s;m interested in seeing what more Kukoos has to offer in the future. Its …"

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