Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara

 Switch
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Gamezebo
    Oct 19, 2023
    80
    Koa and The Five Pirates of Mara is perhaps a little twee for older gamers, but anyone that’s after a fast paced platformer should check this out.
  2. Video Chums
    Jul 26, 2023
    80
    As a spin-off of a highly underrated game, Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is a lovely 3D platformer that's full of charm and heart.
  3. Hobby Consolas
    Jul 24, 2023
    77
    Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is an opportunity to revisit the world of Summer in Mara, now as a 3D platform game with a very Nintendo flavour, not very innovative, but fun and with a control system, previously seen in Mail Mole, designed with speedruns in mind. You'll enjoy it more if you played Summer in Mara.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 24, 2023
    75
    Overall, I think that Koa and the Five Pirates is a great reworking of the Summer in Mara world and characters. Being a 3D character platformer just makes the gameplay feel fast-paced and welcoming. Like I stated, for younger players this is a great introduction to these types of games if you’re looking for something that might be even more accessible than Mario. For platforming veterans there’s some decent challenge in getting gold medals in every stage, but other than that it might feel a bit too simple. The game might be unpolished in a few places, but there was very little that hampers the gameplay experience. Leaving the door open for future Mara adventures, I think that these characters really lend themselves to different genres and experiences. Even if I didn’t pick up on many of the callbacks to Summer in Mara, I could tell that the developers really like these characters and this world they’ve created. Perhaps it’s time to explore the RTS or RPG genre in Mara?

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#99 Best Switch Game of 2023
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#62 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2023

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  1. GamingCouchSpud
    Aug 12, 2023
    7
    The Good
    Great graphics, game looks and plays great on the Nintendo Switch Lite. A nice fun little platform game.
    The Bad No double jump!    The Good
    Great graphics, game looks and plays great on the Nintendo Switch Lite. A nice fun little platform game.

    The Bad
    No double jump! How dare you! The controls can be a bit fiddly at first, and unless you are running, the movement of the character feels very slow. So, you just end up constantly holding down the button to run.

    Overall
    Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is a well-made and engaging platforming adventure. With its beautiful visuals, diverse gameplay, and memorable characters, it provides a delightful gaming experience for players of all levels. Whether you're exploring the islands leisurely or seeking to conquer time trials and challenges, this buccaneering escapade is a must-play for Nintendo Switch owners.

    I score Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara a strong 7.5/10

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  2. abcorieChibig
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    A great platformer with nice art and music! You can play it exploring or try to beat speedrunner timings. Highly recomended!