Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)
3D platformer about a kangaroo punching enemies and riding vehicles
Tate Multimedia · Released Apr 27, 2023
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 74% of 448
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 0
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- Unknown
- no patch notes found
Metacritic: 60/100 (critic reviews)
What is Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)?
This third-person 3D platformer follows a kidnapped kangaroo trying to get back to Australia. Across five worlds and more than 45 levels, you jump between platforms, punch enemies with boxing gloves, collect coins and power-ups, and ride vehicles including snowboards and hang gliders.
For you if...
- +you enjoy colorful, old-school 3D platformers
- +you like mixing jumps and enemy fights with vehicle rides
Not for you if...
- −you prefer open worlds to separate platforming levels
- −you want forgiving jumps and fewer penalties for mistakes
What players say
74% of 448 reviews are positive
Players praise its nostalgic charm and classic platforming. Common complaints focus on imprecise movement and unhelpful camera angles; some players also find the vehicle stages frustrating.
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Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Win 7 or newer
- Processor
- 600 MHz
- Graphics
- 32 MB graphic card compatible with DirectX 8.1
- Memory
- 128 MB RAM
- Storage
- 260 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Native resolution not supported
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
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