Kao the Kangaroo
Kao the Kangaroo
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Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)
Developer Tate Multimedia
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (Polish: Kangurek Kao: Runda 2) is an action-adventure video game developed by Tate Interactive, and a sequel to Kao the Kangaroo. It was originally released on the PC in Poland in November 2003 by Cenega, and was later released in other European territories on PC and consoles in 2005 by JoWooD Productions, and in the US in 2006 by Atari. A remake titled Kao Challengers was released for the… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
216 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 21, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
75
LovedLoved
114 positive · 37 negative
95% range 68–82%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 114 | 37 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 8 | 8 | 33 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,837 of 2,083 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
76% recommend · 125 yes, 40 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 165 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (7,416 of 7,963 positive).
Many players find it a charming, nostalgic throwback to classic 3D platformers. [1][2][3][4] Some reviewers report technical issues like crashes, controller problems, and no mouse support. [5][6][7][8] A few players criticize frustrating level design, poor hitboxes, and dated mechanics. [9][10][11][12]
Liked
Representative posts
- [9]
The reviews for this game make me feel clinically insane. This is, hands down, one of the worst games I've ever played. When I wasn't accidentally skipping cutscenes due to the unbelievably long dialogue pauses, I was confused on how to progress while feeling severely underwhelmed by the visuals and audio. Awful awful awful. For the love of god, someone please explain why this garbage is rated Overwhelmingly …
- [1]
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is a delightful throwback to the golden age of 3D platformers. With its charming world, colorful visuals, and fun gameplay, it captures the essence of classic adventure games. The levels are varied and filled with secrets, offering a good mix of platforming, combat, and puzzle-solving. The game’s simple yet enjoyable mechanics make it accessible to players of all ages. Jumping, punching, …
- [3]
Kao Round 2 was part of my childhood. I played it multiple times on PS2, replayed levels to collect every coin, every emerald, and tried to complete everything 100%. Like many childhood games, there were levels that felt impossible back then, and revisiting them years later shows how much perspective changes with time. Recently I picked it up again on Steam, mostly for nostalgia and to complete the achievements. …
- [20]
A nostalgic platformer that was clearly made by a small team but is a vast improvement over the absurdly difficult original game. 'Kao the Kangaroo: Round Two' is heavily influenced by the surge of mascot platformers that were around at the time such as Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon. You can complete this game within 3-5 hours, the graphics still look great and the controls feel nice (I played using a PS4 …
- [2]
Beautiful platformer that will take you back in time where everything was good and charming with chunk of love to spare for you. I mean this cant get better: iconic mascot with crazy world to spin around on hes tale. You got everything: bad evil villain plot, decent and creative level designs and tons of collectible mini diamond coins. For what can I test you is with promise that Kao the cangaroo 2 is the best from …
Summarised from 26 of the 165 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release) talk about nostalgic and charming throwback to PS2-era platformers; those who didn't talk about technical issues like crashes and controller problems. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Reviews of the game were mixed. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of 62 out of 100 for the Xbox version, 57% and 57 out of 100 for the GameCube version, and 61% and 58 out of 100 for the PlayStation 2 version.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 216 · most liked firstGorky 17: The mutant RPG that dragged Poland into the global gaming spotlight. You ever notice how\... certain things that aren't a big deal become a very big deal as time goes on. Stuff we dismiss at first as boring, mundane, inconsequential. And then through time, they become monumental and defining. Now, let me give you an example of what I'm talking about. *Never Gonna Give You Up* by Rick Astley. I remember when this song came out. I was six years old at the time. And even then, to my…
neutral · AI labelView post →You will like our indie horror game if you played these games: - Punch-Out!! - Pizza Tower - Kao The Kangaroo #indiegame #horrorgame #gamedev #LeftoversKO
neutral · AI labelView post →The Euro platformer revival that almost happened. When I was 10 years old, a friend and I went into the forest and started digging. Now, the exact reason why we were digging escapes me. But we often did a lot of digging. Kids—particularly boys—like to dig. It's just fun. Started with sandboxes. But we decided to move further afield. And there we were with our big shovels, just digging a hole. Four feet in, we found something. A shoe. One with a bright red high heel, to be…
neutral · AI labelView post →THIS IS A RED ALERT Steam made a mistake with Kao the Kangaroo and accidentally made the deal for the game and the deal for the bundle multiply with each other, so you can get the game for a ludicrously cheap price even though the main game is supposed to be seven dollars with its 80% discount
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neutral · AI labelView post →OG 3D platformer. Sadly, the game slipped under my radar and I never had the pleasure of playing it back in the day so this was my first time. It's pretty good at the beginning but towards the end it has some really annoying parts, like the flying. My only other complaint is that when I move my analog stick at a certain angle, Kao starts walking for a brief second instead of running all the time which makes some of the levels impossible to beat with a controller but keyboard works just fine.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is a delightful throwback to the golden age of 3D platformers. With its charming world, colorful visuals, and fun gameplay, it captures the essence of classic adventure games. The levels are varied and filled with secrets, offering a good mix of platforming, combat, and puzzle-solving. The game’s simple yet enjoyable mechanics make it accessible to players of all ages. Jumping, punching, and exploring different environments feels satisfying, and the lighthearted tone…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →These might be closer to mediocre than BAD bad but I don't expect too many people to mention them so why not. - **Drakengard 3** - action adventure game with dated graphics (even at the time of release), terrible performance on the original hardware, huge amount of asset reuse (including whole levels) and writing that can range from childish, crass and annoying to extremely emotional. It's rough but it's also my favourite Yoko Taro game. - **Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex** (2004, PS2)…
neutral · AI labelView post →As a man that has a phobia of Kangaroo's, This was a tough one to play!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kao the Kangaroo is probably going to be the last game I beat in 2024 because man this Brothership game is a biggun.
neutral · AI labelView post →The reviews for this game make me feel clinically insane. This is, hands down, one of the worst games I've ever played. When I wasn't accidentally skipping cutscenes due to the unbelievably long dialogue pauses, I was confused on how to progress while feeling severely underwhelmed by the visuals and audio. Awful awful awful. For the love of god, someone please explain why this garbage is rated Overwhelmingly Positive. Final Grade: F
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful platformer that will take you back in time where everything was good and charming with chunk of love to spare for you. I mean this cant get better: iconic mascot with crazy world to spin around on hes tale. You got everything: bad evil villain plot, decent and creative level designs and tons of collectible mini diamond coins. For what can I test you is with promise that Kao the cangaroo 2 is the best from the trilogy. Its not that crushing and unforgiving like first one and its more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kao Round 2 was part of my childhood. I played it multiple times on PS2, replayed levels to collect every coin, every emerald, and tried to complete everything 100%. Like many childhood games, there were levels that felt impossible back then, and revisiting them years later shows how much perspective changes with time. Recently I picked it up again on Steam, mostly for nostalgia and to complete the achievements. First, the positive: The Steam version received a noticeable visual upgrade.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What's the next game I should play? "PC" Kao The Kangaroo Remake Nikoderiko "N 64" Road Rash Doom 64 Gauntlet Hybrid Heaven "Switch One" Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Super Mario RPG Remake Tears Of The Kingdom Crash Bandicoot "Wii U" Twilight Princess "PS 2" Half-Life 1 Sly Cooper 1
neutral · AI labelView post →I love 3D, PS2 era platformers, but this one just doesn't cut it. While it satisfies that yearning you might have to play games like Spyro, Jak and Daxter, or Ratchet Clank for about an hour...it quickly loses its luster due to the poor hitboxes, slow-response mechanics, and underwhelming "story" and voice acting.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌄 Do you remember Kao The Kangaroo this morning? Making his debut on PC & SEGA Dreamcast, following up with a sequel called 'Round 2' for Ps2, GameCube & Xbox That version of the game spawned a remake developed for Sony's PSP a year later 'Kao Challengers' Played it? #GamersUnite #RetroGaming
neutral · AI labelView post →when I say "Poland's most iconic video game series" you immediately know what I'm talking about. That's right Kao the Kangaroo
neutral · AI labelView post →crashed my PC 10 minutes in. 11/10 better than most triple A games
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's cheaper than a McDonalds cheeseburger
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been playing a bunch of shorter games, such as: - *Bomb Rush Cyberfunk* - *Firewatch* - *City of Beats* - *Kao the Kangaroo* And I'm still playing a few games while my kids watch.
neutral · AI labelView post →Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 is an awesome sequel, packed with fun and great additions like achievements and trading cards. For the price, it's an absolute steal... Highly recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kao is a classic-style 3D platformer from its earlier era. The characters aren't particularly memorable, but the levels are varied, colorful, and provide a solid platforming experience throughout the adventure. That said, some aspects of the level design feel outdated by modern standards. Sections where you're forced to run toward the camera with limited visibility can be frustrating, as obstacles often appear with little time to react. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable. There…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the games I remember very fondly from my childhood. A simple but very enjoyable adventure game with a great atmosphere that could keep you entertained for hours.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 Genre: 3D Platformer (Allegedly) Perspective: 3rd Person My Rating: ⭐⭐ 🔹 🔹 🔹 💙Summary (TLDR): I sadly can't recommend this game due to my overall experience with playing though it. Thinking a lot about it, I myself just did not have a good time playing this game. It's not difficult at all, the levels are easy to navigate through and there is maybe two or three "secrets" when it comes to coins/crystals but it felt boring and frustrating. But that is my personal…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My friend had this game on ps2 and we did not know how to save so we always started from scratch playing the same levels again and again while never making it to latter ones(we were very little). At one point we got it figured out and actually completed it. I later beat it again on my phone using a ps2 emulator and steam. It is peak nostalgia
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We continue our journey of playing and beating every Dreamcast game with tonight’s game being Kao The Kangaroo. More platforming hell? Don’t mind if I do 😁 Twitch.tv/pineappleretro
positive · AI labelView post →"Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)" is an ancient game from 2003. It's a whopping 22 years old at the time of this review, however has been modernized to support 4K graphics and customisable controls. Originally made for the GameCube, this PC port does have some problems, but significantly fewer than I normally see with games this old. The worst part about this is, there's no mouse input, despite this being sold on PC as if it were a PC game. That's something the developers should…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A bargain bin PS2 game fits right in with modern indie iterations on Steam once you optimize it and I don't know what that says about either. I do know I enjoyed this more than Yooka Laylee and that realization sure was an oof.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Spell your username with video game titles! Nova Lands Ys Origin Monster Hunter Wilds Techtonica Hades Elder Ring Kao the Kangaroo Oblivion BattleBlock Theater One Piece World Seeker Last Devil Dyson Sphere Program
neutral · AI labelView post →unless you use a game controller, you have no chance of playing this game very well. Obviously another really bad port from a game box and no Mouse support. If it had mouse support, it might have been decent enough to play on a PC. As it is, NOT A PC GAME!!!! Lazy programmers without regards to PC play. FORGET THIS ONE UNTIL THEY ADD MOUSE SUPPORT !!!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →we have rayman at home, but it's actually really good???
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good old Kao the Kangaroo from the PS2, good lord this brings nostalgia, but any idea why it crashes on steamdeck? Cant even complete the first level because it always crashes, please fix ittt, i need to finish it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another game to play arrived today - Kao the Kangaroo for PS4. Should be fun, might get to it after FFXV #GameCollecting #Playstation
neutral · AI labelView post →My favorite thing about this game is how Kao's neck gets longer depending on how deep the water he's in is. That is such a funny detail.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Weekend Twitch lineup! 🎮 Fri 8:30 PM: Finish #KaotheKangaroo & dive into #Shenmue2: Ryo vs Street Fighters! 🥋 Sat 7:30 PM OR Sun 1 PM: Celebrate Sonic's 34th! 🎂 Vote for the game we'll play! 🦔 @bloomixstudio.bsky.social #TwitchStreamers #Autism #Guyana #BlackSkyGamers
neutral · AI labelView post →Kao the Kangaroo (GBA) 2/10 This game SUCKS
negative · AI labelView post →A nostalgic platformer that was clearly made by a small team but is a vast improvement over the absurdly difficult original game. 'Kao the Kangaroo: Round Two' is heavily influenced by the surge of mascot platformers that were around at the time such as Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon. You can complete this game within 3-5 hours, the graphics still look great and the controls feel nice (I played using a PS4 controller with no issues). My only issue was with the dialogue moments as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rating:5/10 Completion difficulty:4/10 This is a pretty easy platformer. The camera is a little rough and made me nauseous at times, but it was a short little timewaster. Not revolutionnary in any way but it wasn't terrible if you're not allergic to old school games, as this wasn't a remake and moreso a simple port. For two bucks, you can certainly do a lot worse, and it's heartwarming to see a developper put a game like this online for so little money so fans can have a digital way to play…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun platformer, had a lot of fun on this years ago and this re-release was done well.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yesss, I played New Super Lucky's Tale after seeing my kid play it on the Switch. It resparked some nostalgia for classic 3D platforming so I ended up getting Spyro, Crash and Kao the Kangaroo. Been having a blast.
positive · AI labelView post →i remember playing this game on the ps2 as a kid was so happy to see this on steam i love this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game had its game of the year STOLEN unjustly by 2003 steam goty winner Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, The platforming and atmosphere are original and unlike anything done before, something that cannot be said about Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic as it borrowed all of its hype from an already mainstream franchise must buy, wait till it is full price to buy imo
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Believe it or not, I'm quite fond of Kao the Kangaroo 3: Mystery of the Volcano. The minigames suck, but the regular stages are pretty good, imo. Recently, a fan mod popped up called "Resurgence of the Volcano". I've been playing it a bit, and it's pretty cool so far! I'm certainly enjoying it. 😃
positive · AI labelView post →Kao The Kangaroo 2 is such a gem This plays beautifully for me on modern hardware, looks gorgeous for its age, and sounds amazing (the soundtrack is a standout). Collecting coins feels responsive and satisfying, the bosses can be a challenge if going for achievements, and the hub is charming. This is pure ps2/gamecube era platformer goodness and you cannot go wrong with it, especially give the price and generous sales this series gets. My only real problem is my controller bindings would…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Frustrating platforming, there's annoying Temple Run sections in every level, "hidden" mechanics - meaning you aren't told how things work until you do them, and sparse checkpoints. I keep trying to come back to this game with an open mind, and by that I mean uninstalling and re-installing. This game is disappointing every time I try. The thing that made me quit last time was the Temple Run section in the forest being outrunned by the bear. It tok me almost 20 different attempts to win. This…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute PS2 Kaonema
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →“Kao the Kangaroo is a platformer game that is based on Australian history…” TYSM for checking out tonight’s stream of the aforementioned kangaroo game and Rollerdrome! VODs on Saturday. We raided @spowte.bsky.social while they were playing a spooky Christmas game.~
neutral · AI labelView post →Kao the Kangaroo the videogame 2000 is one of the videogames ever made, and it certainly was an hour of my life that existed. I'm never playing this game again
negative · AI labelView post →Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is a delightful blast from the past that perfectly captures the charm of early 2000s platformers. The colorful graphics, upbeat soundtrack, and lighthearted atmosphere make it a joy to play even years after its original release. The controls are smooth, the levels are varied and fun to explore, and the game’s sense of humor gives it plenty of personality. It’s a simple yet highly enjoyable adventure that brings back nostalgic memories while still feeling fresh for new…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're playing Kao the Kangaroo - it got all kinds of mediocre reviews and it's like a million times more intuitive for a kid than any of the LEGO games; clean & smooth 3D platformer in the budget category - a Yooka-Laylee crossover DLC is the cherry on top
positive · AI labelView post →I remember playing this game was I was little. Such a great game. I am happy to finally 100% this game after all these years.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kao The Kangaroo is $2.56 CAD on the eShop. Fun game that runs well on the Switch 2
positive · AI labelView post →Originally played this on the gamecube a few years ago. If you like GC/PS2 era platformer, this is a GC/PS2 era platformer. This seems to be a really good port of it thank goodness
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Garbage controls.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can feel this one ain't for me. But it has some good things going for it. Cute graphics that gives me nostalgia for this era of platformers. Works with a controller And it's very foregiving, foregoing a lives system with a simple respawn.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was difficult for me to judge if I should recommend it. I didn't play any Kao the Kangaroo gane before so it's my first time in 2025 so I don't have comparision how it felt when it was first released(2003). Despite of unresponsive controls and horrible camera, especially in the areas where you can't control it and you need to rely on exact angle It's worth to check it out, especially when it is very cheap. It feels like connection between Crash Bandicoot and Rayman in terms of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing game for $2! The plot is a little confusing, but this game reminds me of Crash and Spyro on the PS2 and a little of Mario 64 with the hub world. 5/5 rating for the price!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game. Its good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game saved my marriage
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