KAO the Kangaroo Video Game Series

Arcade 27 May 2022

The next installment of a series of 3D platformers telling about the adventures of Kao the kangaroo. During the adventure, the player goes in search of the main character's sister. In order to find her, the protagonist has to face the warriors scattered around the world.

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Arcade 02 December 2005

The third entry in the popular platform game series. KAO the Kangaroo 3 offers ten complex levels that see us explore a lone volcano towering above a tropical island. Aside from the platforming experience, each level offers additional challenges, including a plane ride, air battle, or a race taking place in virtual reality. In contrast to the previous installments, the main protagonist has received new abilities, including the ability to climb trees and using them as walkways, and has been joined by five friends that help him get through the challenges at hand. The game sports three-dimensional, colorful graphics that manages to stand against other platforming titles. We are also left with a dynamic day and night cycle with additional effects that correspond to the given time of the day.

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Arcade 28 October 2005

The side-scroller of the popular platform series by the Polish studio Tate Multimedia, prepared exclusively for PlayStation Portable. In Kao Challengers the lovable kangaroo returns to save the animal world from the ambitions of the sneaky hunter Barnaby. To convince the antagonist and his allies to leave the jungle, Kao will have to fight his way through 20 action-packed levels set across six unique locations.

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Adventure 04 November 2003

A continuation of a three-dimensional platformer developed by the Polish studio Tate Multimedia (previously known as X-Ray Interactive). Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 returns to the titular hero, who once again embarks on a demanding journey all around the world to save hundreds of animals that have been abducted by an evil poacher and his band of thugs. The game sees us travel through 20 varied levels in five different worlds filled with difficult obstacles as well as numerous vehicles and objects. Moreover, our hero has to face over 30 types of opponents that can be dealt with seven different weapons, including a tail slash or a boomerang. Fortunately, Kao is supported by other animals, including a pelican or a whale. As always, the levels are full of different collectibles and hidden bonus sections.

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Arcade 23 November 2000

A colorful, three-dimensional platformer inspired by classic action-adventure series such as Rayman or Croc. The players assume control of Kao, a kangaroo that has been kidnapped and taken far away from his homeland. Fortunately, he manages to find a pair of boxing gloves which he uses to free himself from captivity and embarks on a dangerous and adventure-ridden way back home. We are given fifty varied levels filled with numerous obstacles and collectibles, while some of the areas contain means of transportation that can be used to expedite our journey. From time to time, we are left to face a powerful boss that has to be defeated in a boxing match.

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