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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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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful, vibrant graphics and a charming cartoon-style aesthetic that appeals to players of all ages.
Kukoos: Lost Pets offers unique level designs and ability-based platforming that encourages precision and creativity.
It is a fun and family-friendly game with co-op capabilities, making it a great choice for younger audiences.

The game suffers from technical issues, including frame rate drops and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
Some players may find the controls odd and the fixed camera frustrating, leading to confusing platforming segments.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content and depth in the story.

graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant and charming cartoon-style aesthetic, which enhances the unique and varied level designs. This attention to detail makes it an enjoyable experience for players of all ages, particularly appealing to families seeking a delightful 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.”
story
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, though some players feel it could be more developed. However, technical issues such as glitches and frustrating gameplay elements detract from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, many agree that the story's strengths help balance out the game's flaws.
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
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, but there are some odd controls with 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.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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 just like Sr. Pelo from the Underpants series, which is absolutely hilarious.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the characters have such quirky personalities that make every interaction entertaining.”
gameplay
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Kukoos: Lost Pets features enjoyable platforming concepts, but is hindered by gameplay issues, lackluster boss fights, and distracting sound effects, making it difficult to endorse.
- “Kukoos: Lost Pets has some fun platforming ideas, but gameplay issues, boring boss fights, and annoying sound effects make it tough to recommend.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game suffers from stability issues, including poor camera control and buggy audio, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, players note that the game's duration is relatively short, potentially limiting replay value.
- “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 poor, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.”