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Play as Kao, a kangaroo rescuing captured animal friends through 3D levels of platforming, combat, races, puzzles, and collectibles.
Released 31 May 2019
Rescue Animal Friends
Punch Enemy Henchmen
Race Through Hazards
Let’s bring back all the good memories of the incredible, brave and lovely Kao the Kangaroo. Immerse yourself in a classic 3D action-adventure platformer where Kao runs, jumps, and fights lots of enemies.
Developed by Tate Multimedia · Published by Tate Multimedia
Players control Kao, a kangaroo whose animal friends have been captured by a hunter. The single-player adventure follows his efforts to rescue them across five colorful worlds.
Levels mix running, jumping, and avoiding hazards with fights against enemies, puzzles, racing and chase sequences, and other traversal challenges.
Collect coins to advance, find crystals to unlock bonus levels and minigames, and gather stars to improve Kao’s abilities. Boss encounters and optional collectible hunts add further challenges.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its classic, colorful platforming, varied levels, and collectible-driven rewards, with nostalgia and a lighthearted atmosphere adding to its appeal. Some also appreciate its straightforward combat and rewards that unlock bonuses or improve Kao’s abilities. Reactions are mixed, with recurring complaints about awkward controls and camera behavior, particularly in chase and water sections, as well as frustrating checkpoints.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 9 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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