Kao the Kangaroo

GamereactorHenric Pettersson

6/10

Kao the Kangaroo is a decent return of the kangaroo that is likely to appeal to those who have a special relationship with the character and who have long hoped to see him again. For younger players, Kao might also entertain, but if you want to get to know him, expect it to be extremely simple and graphically dated, while the characters feel very uninspired and dull. I remain sceptical, however, that this will be enough for Kao to be remembered and not, once again, fall into oblivion.

StartMenuMarie Pritchard

Unscored

Alongside references to the original Kao game, bashing barrels to find ducats, and unleashing fists of fury on a variety of troublesome foes, Kao the Kangaroo deftly finds a way to combine stereotypical platformer tropes to create a knock-out game. As a newcomer to the franchise, I am left wanting more from the brave marsupial, and can only hope that Tate Multimedia will continue its dedication to Kao.