Koala Kids
- June 22, 2015
- Doomster Entertainment
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Koala Kids" is a 2D platformer game where players control a group of koalas to save their home tree from invasive creatures. Each koala has unique abilities to navigate through various levels, collecting items and defeating enemies. The game features local co-op play, allowing up to four players to work together to complete objectives and save the koalas' habitat.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming and cute graphics with engaging gameplay, making it suitable for all ages.
- Fun and simple puzzle platformer with local multiplayer, allowing for enjoyable family play sessions.
- Offers a level editor and a variety of puzzles, providing good replay value and a sense of accomplishment.
- Lacks a proper story and has low variability in enemies and environments, which may lead to repetitive gameplay.
- Controller setup requires third-party software, which can be inconvenient for players.
- Some levels can result in lost treasure due to glitches, necessitating a level restart.
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience, particularly during gameplay moments like saving koalas and developing the house. However, some reviewers find the soundtrack to be generic and lacking sophistication, comparing it unfavorably to other games. Overall, while the music enhances the sense of fun and accomplishment, it may not stand out as particularly memorable or innovative.
“The rewards at the end of each world and the music and graphics lead to a sense of fun and accomplishment.”
“I love watching the house develop as I save more koalas and hearing the music change as I save more band members.”
“On the minus side are the absence of story, low variability of enemies and environment, absence of any skills development or some other RPG elements, impossibility to set up the controller inside the game, generic music, and creeping stereotype due to low variability of simplicity of the game concept.”
“I could write, in detail, about how it looks like a high school-developed browser game, has a less sophisticated soundtrack than my town tune in Animal Crossing, and has a message telling you to download a key binding program in place of actual controller support, but I think I’ve just summarized all of these with about as much effort as went into the game itself.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story conveys a powerful message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience as players navigate challenges and build a community. However, some reviews criticize the overall lack of depth in the narrative, with complaints about minimal story development, repetitive enemies, and a generic atmosphere that detracts from the experience.
“The story works really well with the game; it revolves around avoiding hunters and building up this koala army to build yourself a home.”
“On the minus side are the absence of story, low variability of enemies and environment, absence of any skills development or some other RPG elements, impossibility to set up the controller inside the game, generic music, and creeping stereotypes due to low variability of simplicity of the game concept.”
“- no proper story”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charm and cuteness, contributing to an engaging and family-friendly atmosphere. Players appreciate the delightful visuals that enhance the overall experience, making the adventure-puzzle gameplay feel rewarding and fun.
“Is a charming adventure-puzzle game with delightful graphics, engaging gameplay, and adorable characters.”
“The rewards at the end of each world and the music/graphics lead to a sense of fun and accomplishment.”
“On the plus side, there are cute graphics and suitability for family playing.”
“Before you play this game, you must be surprised by the graphics.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its well-designed levels and puzzles, offering multiple solutions and a reasonable difficulty that caters to a family-friendly experience. Players appreciate the instant gameplay, local multiplayer options, and charming graphics that enhance the overall enjoyment of the adventure-puzzle format.
“On the plus side, there are good level and puzzle designs, multiple possible solutions for many levels, instant gameplay, reasonable difficulty, presence of local multiplayer, cute graphics, and suitability for family play.”
“Is a charming adventure-puzzle game with delightful graphics, engaging gameplay, and adorable characters.”
“- instant gameplay”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional appeal, providing a fun and heartwarming experience suitable for all ages, featuring wholesome elements like house-building and music-playing with charming characters such as florist koalas.
“Perfect for all ages, it offers a fun and heartwarming gaming experience.”
“In this game, there are only wholesome house-building, music-playing, society-saving florist koalas.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through local co-op gameplay and a level editor, allowing players to create their own levels and engage in treasure collection and koala-saving missions. With a wealth of levels available, players are encouraged to revisit the game for new experiences.
“With local co-op and a level editor, there is definitely replay value.”
“There are tons of levels, and the replayability is great for those wanting to create their own levels and collect all the treasure and save all the koalas!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report high stability with no bugs or glitches, highlighting the great quality relative to the price.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the game features a substantial number of levels, requiring significant grinding to achieve 100% completion, which can extend gameplay over several evenings.
“There are plenty of levels to go through, and without grinding, it took me a good couple of evenings to finish the game - and some more to get it to 100%.”
“The grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making the game less enjoyable over time.”
“I found myself spending hours on grinding just to progress, which really took away from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the presence of adorable koalas wearing funny hats, which adds a charming and whimsical touch to the solid and addictive puzzle platforming gameplay.
“Absolutely adorable koalas in funny cute hats, and on top of that, solid addictive puzzle platforming action.”
