Koala Kids

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Koala Kids is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Doomster Entertainment and was released on June 22, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Koala Kids features charming pixel art and a nostalgic retro aesthetic that appeals to fans of classic puzzle-platformers.
The game offers engaging and thoughtful level design, encouraging players to use strategy and planning to solve puzzles, making it accessible for all ages.
The inclusion of a level editor and local co-op mode enhances replayability and allows for creative expression, making it a fun experience to share with friends or family.

The simplicity of the game can lead to a lack of depth, and once the main campaign is completed, there may not be much left to explore.
Some levels have an uneven difficulty curve, with certain stages becoming unexpectedly complex without adequate preparation.
The game lacks online features for sharing levels or competing with others, limiting its social aspects to local play only.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its old-school aesthetic and intuitive mechanics, reminiscent of classic titles, making it accessible for players of all ages. Players engage in strategic tile manipulation to navigate levels filled with charming characters and clever puzzles, with a gradual increase in difficulty that encourages thoughtful play. While some aspects may feel generic, the overall experience is enhanced by delightful graphics, engaging challenges, and the inclusion of local multiplayer, making it a rewarding adventure for fans of cerebral gameplay.
- “The mechanics are intuitive and easy to grasp, which makes the game accessible to players of all ages.”
- “Much of the gameplay revolves around digging or removing tiles strategically to reach key areas while avoiding getting cornered or trapped by enemies.”
- “Its mix of classic gameplay, accessible design, and creative tools make it a rewarding experience for anyone who enjoys cerebral challenges wrapped in an old-school aesthetic.”
- “Gameplay is fairly bland; it's mostly coin collecting and platforming. You can pick up items to help on some levels, like bouncy rubber pigs, but it doesn't add much depth.”
- “The levels start off simple, allowing players to understand the basic mechanics, but quickly become more elaborate, requiring careful thought and precision to progress.”
- “While the graphics might be quite generic looking, the gameplay itself lacks excitement and innovation, making it feel repetitive over time.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a nostalgic old-school aesthetic with pixel-based visuals that evoke classic titles, appealing to fans of retro gaming. While many players appreciate the charming and cute design, there are notable criticisms regarding the lack of resolution settings and scaling issues that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are described as functional and engaging, though some find them generic and technically flawed.
- “From the moment you begin, the game’s old-school aesthetic, pixel-based visuals, and straightforward mechanics immediately evoke the spirit of classics like Lode Runner and early console-era adventures.”
- “Is a charming adventure-puzzle game with delightful graphics, engaging gameplay, and adorable characters.”
- “The graphics are cutesy too and should be attractive to young people.”
- “The biggest downsides were the graphics settings, which left a lot to be desired, and it needs actual resolution settings as there's no real support for larger resolutions.”
- “The game is technically flawed... retro pixel graphics are always going to knock about 50 points off any game review to start with, but this one also doesn't properly scale to fullscreen, resulting in some rather huge pillar and letterbox framing.”
- “The graphics themselves might be quite generic looking, but everything else is fine, from controls to the stability of the gameplay.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cheerful and looping tunes that enhance the lighthearted atmosphere without being intrusive. While some find the soundtrack phenomenal and engaging, others criticize it as generic and lacking in variety, comparing it unfavorably to more sophisticated games. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's whimsical and fun experience, despite some players feeling it lacks uniqueness.
- “The music and sound design complement this minimalism, featuring cheerful, looping tunes that reinforce the game’s lighthearted tone without becoming intrusive.”
- “The soundtrack for this game is phenomenal as well; it honestly had me bumping my head throughout the duration of me 100% completing the single-player game.”
- “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.”
- “It does not have any unique possibilities, art, or music - it's just a common flash game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story follows a koala on a mission to rescue its friends from hunters, emphasizing themes of perseverance and unexpected life challenges. While some players appreciate the narrative's connection to gameplay, others criticize the lack of depth, variability, and RPG elements, leading to a perception of a generic and simplistic storyline. Overall, the story serves as a motivational backdrop but lacks complexity and engagement.
- “You play as a koala on a quest to rescue its friends who have been captured by a band of ruthless hunters.”
- “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.”
- “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 holds in store for you, and if I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through its cooperative play, local co-op features, and a level editor, allowing players to create custom challenges and engage in various activities like rescuing koalas and collecting treasures. This variety ensures that players can enjoy the game beyond a single playthrough, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Tons of levels, and replayability for those wanting to create their own levels and collect all the treasure and save all the koalas!”
- “Whether working side by side to rescue trapped koalas or devising devious custom levels to challenge a friend, the cooperative play adds warmth and replayability to what might otherwise have been a brief experience.”
- “And with local co-op and a level editor, there is definite replay value.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game features a substantial number of levels, requiring a significant time investment to complete, especially if aiming for 100% completion, which may involve grinding.
- “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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 gameplay. Additionally, players find the controller support amusing, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience alongside the engaging puzzle platforming action.
- “Absolutely adorable koalas in funny cute hats, and on top of that, solid addictive puzzle platforming action.”
- “I actually find the controller 'support' funny, but it plays well on the keys as well.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized for modern hardware, running smoothly and efficiently, which reflects the developer's dedication to providing a seamless and distraction-free experience for players.
- “On modern hardware, it runs smoothly and without issue, demonstrating the developer’s commitment to keeping the experience focused and distraction-free.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game offers great quality for its price, with no significant bugs or glitches affecting stability.