Kukoos: Lost Pets
- December 14, 2021
- Petit Fabrik
Great family friendly game that's a leg up from the average indie game, and room to improve.
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.
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable couch co-op gameplay and interesting movement mechanics, making it fun to play with friends.
- The vibrant graphics and art style are visually appealing, creating a colorful and engaging environment.
- There are nice collectathon elements with hidden collectibles and unique pet abilities that add depth to the gameplay.
- The controls can feel janky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with jumping and platforming.
- Level design can be unclear, with players often unsure of the proper path or getting stuck due to bugs and glitches.
- The voice acting is mediocre, and the frequent cutscenes can be distracting, interrupting the flow of the game.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their vivid and beautiful art style, though some users have noted issues with blurriness that detracts from the overall visual experience.
“The vivid graphics are beautiful to a fault.”
“The art style is stunning and adds a unique charm to the game.”
“The art style is unique, but the overall graphics feel underwhelming.”
“The graphics are blurry and lack detail, making it hard to appreciate the visuals.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, but players feel that the game is somewhat lacking in content, with only four worlds available, leading to a perception that it doesn't offer enough value for its $30 price tag.
“The gameplay is engaging for the most part.”
“While the game isn't the shortest, I expected more gameplay for $30.”
“The game features only four worlds; while it's not the shortest game, I expected more gameplay for $30.”
“Gameplay for the most part is enjoyable, but it lacks depth and variety.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, though there are reports of a glitch affecting the credits at the end.
“The story is captivating and keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
“The narrative is rich and well-developed, with characters that feel real and relatable.”
“I was impressed by the depth of the story and the unexpected twists that kept me on my toes.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing voice of the friendly door, which resembles the comedic style of Sr Pelo from the Underpants series, adding a layer of hilarity to the experience.
“The friendly door sounds just like Sr. Pelo from the Underpants series, which is absolutely hilarious.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
“The absurd situations and quirky characters create a comedic atmosphere that keeps the gameplay light-hearted and fun.”
Critic Reviews
Kukoos: Lost Pets Review
Despite some technical issues on the Nintendo Switch, Kukoos: Lost Pets still might be one of the best games for younger audiences on the platform. 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.
70%Kukoos: Lost Pets (Switch)
For an indie title, Kukoos: Lost Pets offers players a taste of charming 3D-platforming that has a potential for something much greater in the future, and I'm interested in seeing what more Kukoos has to offer in the future. Its ability-based platforming encourages folks to exercise precision, dexterity, and thoughtfulness, but I can't help but want more from PetitFabrik's charming universe that is the Kukoos. Sure, the Switch may not best accommodate precision compared to other platforms, but the platforming proper and successful charm of Kukoos is definitely enough to hold you over this holiday season.
73%Kukoos: Lost Pets Review
Kukoos: Lost Pets is a fun and charming 3D platformer with a ton of charm and weirdness that can’t be found in other titans of the genre. So while its story and performance could use some work, everything else that it gets right more than makes up for it.
80%