Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release)

Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release)

Steam Deck · unrated

Tate Multimedia · Action · Apr 27, 2023

Worth it for the right player.

At $1.99. It has been as low as $0.79.

71%
Mostly Positive
252 player reviews
Low confidence · few reviews
Buy it if you like
  • Controls: 12 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 7 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Graphics: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Bugs: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 252 player reviews · updated 3 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 59 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
25% of themes are praise50% are divided25% are caveats
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
At least they should allow us to change the resolution and add controller support.
12 of 59 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
The new gameplay mechanics were fun.
7 of 59 sampled reviews raised it

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love2 themes
Controls12 reviews
Gameplay7 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
Story and characters11 reviews
82%
Audio7 reviews
43%
Interface5 reviews
60%
Combat4 reviews
75%
Players complain% still recommend
Graphics7 reviews
29%
Bugs7 reviews
57%

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

Prices have been lower

Currently $1.99. The lowest we've tracked is $0.79.

3 points recordedtoday · $1.99

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
71%
Mostly Positive
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