Kao the Kangaroo

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. COGconnected
    May 31, 2022
    83
    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 will keep you hooked from beginning to end.
  2. Everyeye.it
    May 27, 2022
    80
    While not reinventing absolutely anything, Kao the Kangaroo has proved to be a valid and delightful platformer.
  3. IGN Italia
    May 28, 2022
    78
    Simple and fun, Kao the Kangaroo is a platformer that despite having minor flaws is worth playing: it's a fine tribute to the 3D platformers of the heydays.
  5. XboxEra
    May 27, 2022
    78
    Kao the Kangaroo is a well-meaning game, and despite some missteps, it is in my opinion one of the better 3D platformers of modern gaming.
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  1. Xboxygen
    Jul 5, 2022
    The best way to describe Tate Multimedia’s title would be as a Madeleine de Proust. It really does feel like a throwback to the platform games of the early 2000s, and holy guacamole that feels good! Strongly reminiscent of titles like Rayman 3D, Super Mario 64 or Banjo-Kazooie, it certainly does not reinvent the formula, and one might even find it too unoriginal. There is indeed no risk-taking as regards the gameplay or the features. Nevertheless, even though Kao the Kangaroo rehashes a time-tested recipe, it does it with style and grace. It feels like we are jumping back in time twenty years with all the best features video games had back then: a fun, colourful title, adapted to all audiences and pleasant to play if one can sweep the few technical problems under the rug. Here, Tate Multimedia offers a nice tribute to the old-school 3D platformers – and with an extra dash of ambition – this title could have become a true classic. If your childhood or teenage years seem too far away, let Kao and its adventures be your ride to nostalgia!

Awards & Rankings

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#91 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#90 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. JDConspirator
    Dec 2, 2022
    7
    A revival of a platformer barely anybody seems to remember turns out to be a colourfully worthwhile adventure with character and charm to boot.
  2. djmak_2006
    Aug 31, 2022
    10
    Kangurek Kao powrócił i to w bardzo dobrym stylu. Grając w nowego Kangurka możemy zobaczyć piękną kolorową grafikę, usłyszeć bardzo dobryKangurek Kao powrócił i to w bardzo dobrym stylu. Grając w nowego Kangurka możemy zobaczyć piękną kolorową grafikę, usłyszeć bardzo dobry soundtrack oraz poczuć nutę nostalgii widząc stare mechaniki znane z poprzednich odsłon tej serii gier :) Polecam serdecznie tą grę dla wszystkich fanów platformówek oraz fanów serii Kangurek Kao. Nie zawiedziecie się!… Full Review »
  3. Sonic1234
    May 30, 2022
    8
    Cute game, good graphics and the game in general is a classic 3D platform, nothing more nothing less play it if you don't have nothing else toCute game, good graphics and the game in general is a classic 3D platform, nothing more nothing less play it if you don't have nothing else to do
    It's a classic 7/10 game but it's charmy with decent soundtrack and I defenetly love the effects, It's cool so 8/10    … Full Review »
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