Kao the Kangaroo

 PlayStation 5
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14

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  1. Kajlian
    Jul 5, 2022
    0
    I can’t for the life of me understand why developers wouldn’t add an option to invert the camera controls. It’s such a simple thing to do. Even if most people don’t like to use it, it completely ruins the game for the few who do. Since it lacks this option it is unplayable to me. In this state it’s a clear 0/10, but if they add this option in the future so I can play it I’ll try to give itI can’t for the life of me understand why developers wouldn’t add an option to invert the camera controls. It’s such a simple thing to do. Even if most people don’t like to use it, it completely ruins the game for the few who do. Since it lacks this option it is unplayable to me. In this state it’s a clear 0/10, but if they add this option in the future so I can play it I’ll try to give it a proper review.… Expand
  2. lewis1992
    May 29, 2022
    4
    There's some fun to be had here, but the game is RIDDLED with bugs and glitches. Nothing game-breaking, but there are tonnes of issues that make it look like it wasn't even play-tested. Frozen vases can't be smashed after being melted and instead just glitch out, sounds play when they're not supposed to (e.g. loud waterfall in final cutscene), and it says "Press B to skip credits" whenThere's some fun to be had here, but the game is RIDDLED with bugs and glitches. Nothing game-breaking, but there are tonnes of issues that make it look like it wasn't even play-tested. Frozen vases can't be smashed after being melted and instead just glitch out, sounds play when they're not supposed to (e.g. loud waterfall in final cutscene), and it says "Press B to skip credits" when clearly those are the Xbox controls. In desperate need of a patch.
    Positive: easy platinum trophy!    … Expand
  3. Fake-BigWeld
    Jan 21, 2023
    4
    Nice artstyle and okay gameplay but has some of the worst voice acting and dialogue in any platformer I've ever played. Also, one of the trophies bugged for me, prevent me from unlocking the platinum, requiring another full playthrough to attempt to unlock again.

    For a kids game, it's fine and younger audiences may even enjoy it. But there are so many better modern platformers out there    Nice artstyle and okay gameplay but has some of the worst voice acting and dialogue in any platformer I've ever played. Also, one of the trophies bugged for me, prevent me from unlocking the platinum, requiring another full playthrough to attempt to unlock again.

    For a kids game, it's fine and younger audiences may even enjoy it. But there are so many better modern platformers out there that I would recommend over Kao.    … Expand
  4. inmate002
    Jun 14, 2022
    2
    Too many Bugs and not rdy for Sale! Wait for Patches and then Buy. Frozen Gameplay

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Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. PLAY
    Jun 29, 2022
    60
    We applaud how Kao punches above its weight with great form, but its more ambitious strikes fail to land, making this feel lightweight at best. [Issue#16, p.138]
  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 26, 2022
    70
    Exploration, search for collectibles, clashes against enemies and bosses… the formula is ultra-known, but the work of Tate Multimedia offers a great adventure thanks to its successful graphics and an immersive cartoon atmosphere.
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  3. 4P.de
    Jun 9, 2022
    72
    Kao's return offers neither the variety nor the fine-tuning of the big competition, but is largely convincing as a nostalgic 3D platformer.
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