Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara

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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! 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    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

    Full Review at
    http://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2023/07/review-koa-and-five-pirates-of-mara-on.html    … Expand
  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!

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#62 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2023

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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.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 15, 2023
    67
    If you’re not looking for something new in the field of 3D platformers and you just want to scratch that itch with a genre we don't see often anymore, Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara might be a perfect new release for you. On the other hand, if you want something unique, polished and unforgettable... You might be in the wrong place.
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  3. Starbit
    Aug 21, 2023
    70
    Fun, engaging and accessible, Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara can be equally enjoyed both in short bouts on the Nintendo Switch screen and in longer sessions on a television screen, as the experience easily suits both ways thanks to its captivating world and well implemented mechanics. The difficulty curve can seem unbalanced at times, but the game is very accessible to newcomers and a welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.
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