Kao the Kangaroo

"Simple and fun, Kao the Kangaroo is a platformer that despite having minor flaws is worth playing: it&s;s a fine tribute to the 3D platformers of the heydays."

"Kao the Kangaroo is a fun jump through memory lane that delivers an enjoyable (albeit slightly repetative) experience in classic arcade 3D platforming fashion. However the character, graphics and worlds lends itself"

"Short and extremely easy, Kao the Kangaroo won&s;t win over anyone that isn&s;t itching for a new 3D platformer. But it&s;s still fairly enjoyable and a solid way to spend a few hours for anyone looking for a collection-based throwback."

"While reinventing absolutely nothing, Kao the Kangaroo has proven to be a valid and enjoyable platformer."

"Solid and definitely have an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun."

"It lacks the real quality and finesse of the top games in the genre, but it’s a bright and breezy affair that squarely falls under the classification of light entertainment."

"Kao the Kangaroo is a mixed bag. Far from bad, it offers decent platforming across several well-designed levels, though some issues hold it back. Some bugs certainly impact gameplay, with camera control also a gameplay-inhibiting factor. The lack of real …"

"Kao the Kangaroo makes a valiant effort in this reboot, but it still feels like half the game it should be. Many mechanics feel unexplored, the final world is a single level with a boss fight, and it&s;s very glitchy. …"

"Kao The Kangaroo is a love letter to the platforms of 90s and early 2000s, with all their strenghts and weaknesses."

"Kao the Kangaroo is an often-delightful throwback to a simpler time, paying homage to the 3D platformers of yesteryear while retaining just enough of its own identity. Most importantly, its platforming and combat are both on point, and thanks to …"

"Despite still relying on a lives mechanic, Kao the Kangaroo is still a very easy going 3D platformer aimed for kids. The intended target audience will likely adore this title and gamers who grew up and miss games like this …"

"Kao The Kangaroo is a hard one to sum up, then, because while it definitely feels low-budget, clunky and frustrating at times, it&s;s also a platformer packed with plenty of fun and memorable moments. It feels like the developer went …"

"Kao the Kangaroo’s core mechanics are solid and some of the things it adds to the series, like the elemental gloves, help keep things interesting, but it’s nothing that the genre hasn’t seen before, and some of those changes end …"

"Kao the Kangaroo makes no secret of its inspirations and while this isn&s;t the toughest platformer going, it&s;s refreshingly straightforward."

"Kangaroo Kao returns and serves us a real festival of disappointments. With the naked eye, you can see that the iconic kangaroo was not yet ready for the premiere and needs more love."

"Some of the collectibles can be tough to find, and the platforming puzzles are occasionally challenging. However, Kao&s;s journey is essentially a simple adventure game in which 100% completion is easily achieved in the first playthrough. As a throwback to …"

"Kao The Kangaroo is an excellent 3D platformer that captures the magic of the golden era. The solid mechanics and great level design make this nostalgic adventure a joy. Even though it’s not particularly difficult and sticks to conventions, it …"

"Kao the Kangaroo is a fun reboot that should get your attention. The save-system bug aside, Kao the Kangaroo is a simple and fun 3D platformer that anyone can enjoy. Yes, it doesn&s;t provide much of a challenge and once …"

"Kao the Kangaroo makes me miss the old ways of doing things. While it doesn&s;t do much to challenge you, it&s;s still lots of fun. If you want to chill out with a cozy platformer, you can&s;t go wrong with …"

"Kao the Kangaroo is a lot better than I expected considering it was a revival of a game that was even lesser know when it originally launched. I miss these types of platform games and we truly still don’t get …"

"Kao the Kangaroo is an inoffensive and very occasionally charming platformer, but it&s;s uninspired and incredibly rough around the edges. It might hold the attention of some younger gamers and old-school platforming fans but by that same token there are …"

"This is the sort of game that’s easy-going, relaxing and enjoyable to play. You don’t need to think too much about it; simply turn the game on, switch yourself off and enjoy. And right now, that’s something we all need …"

"There&s;s a lot of enjoyable gameplay in Kao the Kangaroo. The level design is easily the biggest highlight, and while combat is simple, it&s;s fun and accessible for all ages to get a kick out of."

"Put simply: Kao The Kangaroo gets creatively weak at the knees by the third round."

"Kao the Kangaroo is a fun throwback to platformers of the noughties, but it has a few issues that really hold it back."

"I initially thought that Kao the Kangaroo would, at the very least, be a great recommendation for younger players. Then I remembered that I and generations of kids cut their teeth on games like Mario, Crash Bandicoot, or Ratchet &a; …"

"Our small taste of Kao the Kangaroo at PAX East left us craving more and we can say that we have not been disappointed. That taste gave us enough to get a feel of what the game has to offer …"

"Kao the Kangaroo is a well-crafted game that pulls inspiration from several other platforming greats, but a lack of polish and an abundance of bugs end up dragging it down."

"Kao the Kangaroo is a fairly decent, if unspectacular, platformer that harks back to a golden age of the genre&s;s 3D era in many ways. Sadly, it falls short of being a notable addition to a heavily stacked part of …"

"Kao the Kangaroo may have been on hiatus for a while, but we&s;re glad to see that he&s;s back in good form. Well-paced level design, an appealing art style, surprisingly satisfying combat, and lots of collectibles to snag all come …"

"Kao the Kangaroo succeeds in delivering a nostalgic platformer vibe with everything you’d expect from that mixed in, including coins and collectibles that encourage exploration, along with a bright, cheerful atmosphere. With some of these issues fixed, the bugs and …"

"A great little 3D platformer that does it&s;s best to give players a solid and exciting experience featuring a much more refined and redesigned Kao core experience and story. Kao the Kangaroo should impress with its solid controls and strong …"

"Kao the Kangaroo makes his big return in 2022, but the game feels like it&s;s leapt straight out of PS2&s;s back catalogue. Despite many rough edges and old-fashioned design principles, it ultimately succeeds in delivering a fun, breezy 3D platformer …"

"Kao the Kangaroo is a fun 3D platformer franchise revival with solid platforming and less-than-solid narrative."

"Kao the Kangaroo is a nice 3D platformer for getting your feet wet. The gameplay from previous entries is the same and it is easy for beginners to pick up. The graphics look good and keeping it simple fits with …"

"Kao the Kangaroo offers a pretty solid platforming experience and its graphics and soundtrack offer a pleasant nostalgic experience. Its environmental design is so charming, and the characters are loveable despite their poor voice acting. However, this experience is stopped …"