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Kukoos: Lost Pets

Great family friendly game that's a leg up from the average indie game, and room to improve.
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60%Game Brain Score
humor, emotional
graphics, gameplay
69% User Score Based on 13 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 11 reviews

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Kukoos: Lost Pets is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with fantasy, comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Petit Fabrik and was released on December 14, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

This is a 3D platformer that takes players to a new universe of limitless adventures. Join the Kukoos in a corky and upbeat adventure to rescue the brainwashed pets. Enter the Kukoo Tree and its infinite doors that take you to unimaginable words of dangers, secrets and wonders.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • Charming and colorful graphics with a unique cartoon aesthetic that appeals to families and younger audiences.
  • Engaging couch co-op gameplay that allows for fun multiplayer experiences.
  • Interesting collectathon elements and hidden collectibles that encourage exploration within the levels.
  • Gameplay is marred by technical issues, including bugs, unclear level design, and frustrating camera controls.
  • Combat mechanics and platforming can feel janky, with inconsistent hit detection and awkward controls leading to frequent deaths.
  • The game is relatively short and may not provide enough content for its price, leaving some players wanting more.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their vibrant and charming cartoon-style aesthetic, which enhances the unique and varied level designs. While some users noted issues with blurriness, the overall visual appeal is considered beautiful and well-suited for a family-friendly platformer.

    • “The vivid graphics are beautiful to a fault.”
    • “In a world where families make up a large chunk of the Nintendo Switch’s demographics, it is refreshing to see such love put into a game primarily designed for kids.”
    • “From the creative and unique level designs to the Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic, this game is an enjoyable time from start to finish and it comes with a recommendation for anyone who is looking for a charming platformer for the whole family.”
    • “Blurry graphics.”
    • “In a world where families make up a large chunk of the Nintendo Switch’s demographics, it is disappointing to see such a lack of attention to detail in the graphics.”
    • “The graphics lack clarity and polish, making it hard to fully appreciate the game's design.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Kukoos: Lost Pets features enjoyable platforming elements but is hindered by limited content, with only four worlds, and suffers from gameplay issues, lackluster boss fights, and distracting sound effects, making it a challenging recommendation for its price point.

    • “Kukoos: Lost Pets features some fun platforming ideas that enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “Only 4 worlds; it's not the shortest game, but I would expect more gameplay for $30.”
    • “Kukoos: Lost Pets has some fun platforming ideas, but gameplay issues, boring boss fights, and annoying sound effects make it tough to recommend.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally well-received, though some players feel it could be more developed. While there are technical issues and gameplay frustrations, the narrative is considered a strong point that contributes positively to the overall experience.

    • “The story is good; I think the credits glitched at the end.”
    • “I want more from the story.”
    • “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks the depth needed to engage players fully.”
    • “The narrative is confusing and fails to provide a coherent experience.”
    • “I wanted more from the story; it felt like there was potential that was never realized.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be effective, particularly noting that the friendly door's voice resembles the comedic style of Sr Pelo from the Underpants series, adding a layer of hilarity to the experience.

    • “The friendly door sounds like Sr. Pelo from the Underpants series, which is hilarious.”
    • “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the characters have such quirky personalities that lead to unexpected and funny situations.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game suffers from stability issues, including poor camera control and buggy audio, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, some users noted that the game is not very long, potentially limiting replayability.

    • “The lack of camera control makes it difficult to navigate, and the buggy audio really detracts from the experience.”
    • “The game suffers from stability issues, including frequent crashes and glitches.”
    • “Overall, the stability is disappointing, with numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with notable performance issues on the Switch and some awkward controls, particularly with pet interactions. However, despite these shortcomings, players feel that the overall experience compensates for the optimization flaws.

    • “Can be beaten in around three hours, with some odd controls for the pets and significant performance problems on the Switch.”
    • “So while its story and performance could use some work, everything else that it gets right more than makes up for it.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a sense of emotional engagement with the game, highlighting moments of tension and surprise, particularly when unexpected events, like a platform falling, create a feeling of vulnerability and suspense.

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Kukoos: Lost Pets is a casual platformer game with fantasy, comedy and kids themes.

Kukoos: Lost Pets is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Kukoos: Lost Pets was released on December 14, 2021.

Kukoos: Lost Pets was developed by Petit Fabrik.

Kukoos: Lost Pets has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Kukoos: Lost Pets is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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