Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2

93%
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Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is a 3D platformer game where players control Kao, a young kangaroo on a mission to find his missing sister and defeat the evil hunter. The game features various environments, from dense jungles to snowy mountains, with numerous enemies and bosses to fight. Players can collect power-ups and weapons, such as boxing gloves and boomerangs, to help them along the way.

  • PC
  • Windows
  • Nintendo Gamecube
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station 2
  • Xbox
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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 606 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game brings back nostalgic memories for many players, especially those who enjoyed classic platformers in their childhood.
  • Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 features colorful graphics and charming character design, making it visually appealing.
  • The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a variety of levels and challenges that keep players entertained.
  • The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The voice acting is often criticized as being poor and lacking in quality, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Some players find the game to be too easy and lacking in challenge, which may not appeal to those looking for a more difficult platforming experience.
  • gameplay45 mentions

    The gameplay of "Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2" is generally described as enjoyable and accessible, featuring a variety of mechanics and level designs that keep the experience fresh. While some players appreciate the nostalgic elements and vibrant graphics, others note issues with clunky controls and repetitive mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is recognized for its fun gameplay and engaging progression system, making it a solid entry in the 3D platformer genre.

    • “The gameplay is easy but fairly challenging parts do exist; all in all, a nice time.”
    • “Cool, calming graphics combined with an incredible soundtrack and really fun gameplay mechanics is what makes Kao so rewarding to play.”
    • “This game has it all: beautiful environments, compelling gameplay, a satisfying progression system that grants you a variety of powerful ability upgrades, a cute and cartoony art style, excellent level design as well as crafty traps and various enemies that will keep you on your toes throughout the game.”
    • “Graphically they've clearly done a decent enough job of remastering an old game for modern resolutions, and it does look attractively vibrant, but this doesn't change the poor gameplay.”
    • “Some of the mechanics might feel a little clunky, though. I'm not entirely sure why developers decided to keep the most frustrating elements of every late 90s/early 2000s platformer still in the game; maybe it had something to do with the previously mentioned vintage feeling, but after the first 2 hours, it might become exhausting.”
    • “Bonuses earned for collecting gems have nothing to do with the main gameplay and feel like an afterthought.”
  • graphics45 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising its vibrant and nostalgic art style reminiscent of classic titles like Spyro and Banjo-Kazooie. While some players appreciate the colorful environments and improved visuals for a remaster, others find the graphics underwhelming and reflective of its older origins, particularly for a game released in the early 2000s. Overall, the aesthetic is generally seen as charming and fitting for its target audience, despite some criticisms regarding the lack of modern graphical options.

    • “I love everything about the aesthetic and gameplay of Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2.”
    • “The graphics are something special, reminds me of old school WoW but better, really really nice atmosphere.”
    • “This is not a completely remastered game, the graphics are exactly what you would expect out of a PS2 game and they are fantastic in creating that nostalgic feel with their bright colors and vibrant unique worlds.”
    • “When I wasn't accidentally skipping cutscenes due to the unbelievably long dialogue pauses, I was confused on how to progress while feeling severely underwhelmed by the visuals and audio.”
    • “The graphics are stylized but also bad for its making time.”
    • “The porting to PC is fine; the controls work okay and the graphics still looked aged but better than the original PS2 quality.”
  • story41 mentions

    The story of "Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2" is generally described as simple and charming, serving primarily as a backdrop for the game's action and platforming elements. While some players appreciate its nostalgic feel and kid-friendly themes, many criticize it for being underdeveloped, with a lack of engaging storytelling and a somewhat confusing plot. Overall, the narrative provides a basic framework for gameplay but fails to stand out as a strong aspect of the experience.

    • “The story in Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is simple but charming.”
    • “All you need to know is that you play as a cool kangaroo boxer whose main mission is to free all animals from the hunter's enslavement, and that's already wholesome enough to dive into the product.”
    • “Great Crash Bandicoot clone with some new mechanics, pretty good story in comparison with other 3D platformers.”
    • “The story is straight-up mediocre.”
    • “Very dull storyline, all you do is save your friends from a hunter.”
    • “The simplistic script matched with the overacted lines from characters make them avoidable at all costs, doubled up with the brain-racking pauses in the cutscenes make the plot an easy skip for reasons of keeping sanity.”
  • music30 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it passable and lacking the charm and variety of previous titles, while others appreciate its catchy tunes and fitting atmosphere. Many noted that the soundtrack tends to repeat across levels, which detracts from its memorability. Overall, while the music may not stand out as exceptional, it complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience.

    • “The platforming's fun, the characters are charming, and the music and levels are a good time too!”
    • “Very nostalgic and surprisingly good music and level design.”
    • “The soundtrack is another thing I should praise, since it's wonderful.”
    • “I feel like the soundtrack is a major downgrade.”
    • “It's 'chill,' sure, but the first game's music had so much more variety and charm.”
    • “The music is just passable, nothing you will remember but it's not taking anything away from the game either.”
  • humor13 mentions

    The game is widely praised for its humor, particularly the hilarious voice acting and quirky character designs, which contribute to an overall fun experience. While some players note that the voice acting can be "hilariously bad," this adds to the charm and enjoyment of the game. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, making it a delightful and entertaining choice for players.

    • “Fun little thing with hilarious voice acting.”
    • “This game is hilarious and I had so much fun playing.”
    • “One thing I found funny was that at some levels there were wanted posters of Kao, and that made me think about how they caught him and took a picture of him so they could produce the wanted posters later.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of janky controls, frustrating glitches, and game-breaking issues that require restarts. While it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck without errors, players frequently encounter problems with unresponsive actions and camera angles, leading to a generally negative experience.

    • “From janky controls to glitches, to game progression issues.”
    • “Game glitches on the ocean level keep resetting with the turtle being back in the cage. Also, the controls and camera angle are very bad and stiff on that level.”
    • “There are a few game-breaking glitches that make you restart the game or you have to die to fix it.”
  • emotional7 mentions

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the characters and storyline, highlighting the game's wholesome themes and nostalgic elements that evoke childhood memories. The mix of joy and frustration in gameplay contributes to a rollercoaster of emotions, with some even recalling moments that brought them to tears. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to foster emotional bonds and deliver a heartfelt experience.

    • “I have formed many emotional bonds with all of the fun and wacky characters such as my personal favorite, the beaver.”
    • “It made me feel like a kid again.”
    • “This game made me cry when I was a little kid.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its beautiful graphics and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles, enhanced by engaging music that complements the gameplay. While some players appreciate the lighthearted tone and vibrant environment, others find the soundtrack less memorable and the overall experience somewhat lacking in depth. Despite mixed opinions on certain elements, the atmosphere remains a highlight for many, contributing to the game's charm.

    • “The graphics are something special, reminds me of old school WoW but better, really really nice atmosphere.”
    • “It had all I love about jump'n'run games, such as power-ups, collectibles like these ducats, shinies and stars, beating enemies and the atmosphere with its music was beautiful.”
    • “I'm aware that the music isn't really recalling into a satisfactory as amazing but it does give the levels a drumming beat of oozing merengue atmosphere!”
    • “The game obviously doesn't take itself too seriously, and I don't have much critical to say about the rest of its atmosphere.”
    • “I'm aware that the music isn't really remarkable, but it does give the levels a drumming beat of oozing merengue atmosphere!”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspects of the game to be a mixed experience; while some levels can be tedious and require multiple attempts, particularly in sections like ice skating and jumping challenges, the overall gameplay remains enjoyable and engaging. Despite these frustrating moments, the game offers fun platforming and collecting elements, making it worth a try for fans of the genre, though it may not reach the quality of top-tier titles like those in the Mario series.

    • “Some of the levels, such as snowboarding or running from the bear in 'Great Escape', can be tedious and took me several attempts.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “From what I have played so far, it is mostly fun and not too challenging, but parts can be tedious, like the ice skating on rail sections where if you fall off, you have to start over and over, or jumping across a river only to be shot into the water at the last second and having to start over.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its nostalgic appeal and impressive character design, reminiscent of classic 3D platformers like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon. Players appreciate the fun and engaging nature of the characters, which enhances the overall experience.

    • “Fun, gives me a nostalgic feeling and epic character design.”
    • “Very fun 3D platformer! I love the character design and varied levels. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys games such as Crash Bandicoot, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger, Spyro the Dragon, and Ratchet and Clank.”
    • “Nice character design.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game is praised for its smooth performance, with users reporting no significant gameplay or performance issues, indicating effective optimization.

    • “Runs smoothly.”
    • “No gameplay or performance issues at all.”
    • “+ Optimization”
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