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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)
165 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Oct 5, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
76
LovedLoved
125 positive · 40 negative
95% range 69–82%
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
7,417 of 7,964 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 165 · most liked firstOG 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 →As a man that has a phobia of Kangaroo's, This was a tough one to play!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView 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 →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 →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 →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 →"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 →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 →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 →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 →Вижу Као - ставлю лайк
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView 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
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positive · reviewer's own thumbsView 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: 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 →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 →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
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think there's an fps bug or something because I got softlocked on one of the levels, and some parts seem unreasonably hard and they all have to do with how fast you can press the button. Other than that, the game isn't even that good to begin with, like a 4/10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was missing a lot of what I liked about the first Kao the Kangaroo, and in the first game I enjoyed how everything in it reminded me of watching Game Maker's Toolkit videos and just noticing little things like, "Oh, this level requires the player to ledgegrab, which hasn't come up much before. In order to make sure players know how to ledgegrab, the very start of the level puts players at the bottom of a ledge and the only way up is to grab it. It's a trivial task to do right now, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Salty review: I just don't really like it. It feels like a rip of Rayman 2 and Croc Legend of the Gobbos, except those are fun games. The controls don't feel good, it's janky, and I can't get past the flower boss on the first mission.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not bad for a game from 2003. Sure it's a bit rough around the edges, but the gameplay is enjoyable. Also, the game itself is rather short, but you could arguably call it a plus. If it was bigger - it would have become boring. But due to it's short duration - it manages to keep the player entertained and engaged throughout all of the game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A nice chill platfomer of the ps2 genaration where collection is the aim the only problem is if you miss one item you will have to do the level again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good platformer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I ran this game on my Acer Aspire 16 AI (MODEL NO.: N25Q20 - Intel Core Ultra 5 226V - 16GB LPDDR5X - Intel ARC 130V GPU shared memory - 16" WUXGA+ (2048 x 1280) 16:10 120Hz, OLED - Windows 11). Game was installed on a MicroSD card, no issues at all. Played wired with a PS5 controller. Got 350+ FPS on my laptop. Only downside? Couldn't lock it to 120FPS. Art style holds up better than expected. Under 1GB download. Perfect game for kids. Simple, colorful. Gameplay is exactly what you'd expect…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In 1999 maybe it would be fine but for 2003 its very amateurish, instakill water is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, boomerangs are hard to use, and checkpoints not balanced.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty timeless 3D collectathon platformer that feels good and lowstakes. I didn't grow up with this one but it does remind quite a bit of the titles I did grow up with from the respective genre. Works great on Steamdeck.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm sure this would be a fun game but the game doesn't recognize the directional pad on my controller, just the analog sticks. I prefer to move with the d-pad and assign any camera controls to the analog sticks. I know most people prefer to use the analog sticks to move, but I just don't and to not even have it as an option is a huge oversight in my view.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is actually quite good platformer even now. Music and controls are nice and the story is okay, basic for platformers. Save your friends and beat the bad guys. Boss fights are also great and they are quite hard actually. Collecting all the coins, stars and crystals is fun, but they don't have any purpose whatsoever. It would have been fun to have a shop in the hub world to buy some funky cosmetics or something. Controls and camera can be sometimes wonky and annoying, but they were fine…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is absolute cinema the gameplay is very fun and really simple yet fun combat, graphics are incredible for its time and able to please some peoples eyes in these times for its retro style. Audios are lovely and fun to lissen. The plot is the common rescue blank thing where you have to save your friends from the hunter, pretty basic but good enough. The levels are also fun and having a twist like you on one level you are running from a bear and the next one is your average platformer,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Review after 100% ♡♡♡ Kao the Kangaroo is poor mans Crash Bandicoot. Should it exist? yes! Should you play Crash Bandicoot instead? Yes! ⣴⣿⣦⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣼⣿⣿⣿⣷⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣦⣄⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣤⣤⣶⣶⣿⣿⡗ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠟⠀ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠃ ⣿⣿⡇⠜⠙⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀Got a cat here ⣿⣿⣿⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠋⡹⠙⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀ Friends passing ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣾⣿⣿⠛⠀⠀by can touch her ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠛⠁⠀⠀and click Like to pet ♡ ⣿⣿⡿⠻⠿⠿⠿⠿⠛⠹⠑⠀⠀ Award for good luck, Take My Points for infinite pets ♡ ⠟⠁⠀ "Don't waste your life,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, fun fact, I actually beat this game before beating the first Kao game. However, I had to play this game like three or four times and take notes because I forgot how much stuff was in this game. So right now, I’m going to get this review over and done with and decide whether or not I like this game more than “Kao’s 1 or 3.” Presentation The presentation, in my opinion, is pretty good. However, there are some aspects that I was a bit mixed on. First, let’s start off with the good. Out of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PS2 memories of my childhood, until the disk got scratched. Worth the money if you like platformers and older games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game when it was free, I think it was a promotion they were doing or something. I didn't know anything about this series so it was my first time experiencing it, uploaded my first playthrough on YouTube and honestly its pretty good. I went and played the rest of the series after this and I think it is the best the series has to offer. Yes, I'm saying its better than the recent reboot as well. Not that the other games are bad (except maybe 3), just that I had the most fun playing this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best Kao game. My childhood game, so I might be a little bit biased here... but it's a really good platformer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →can't believe they managed to get Derek Savage, the creator of the critically acclaimed movie series Cool Cat, to voice every single character in this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like kangaroos
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rating: 3/10 As someone who was excited to revisit this nostalgic platformer, I have to say Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is a frustrating experience that's hard to recommend, especially for younger players. The biggest issue is the punishing difficulty. What looks like a colorful, family-friendly platformer quickly reveals itself to be brutally unforgiving. Precise jumps are required constantly, and the margin for error is razor-thin. One small mistake often means falling into an abyss or taking…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Charming classic 3D platformer. A notable improvement over the first game in terms of controls, and there's a pretty good amount of variety. It's not reinventing the wheel, but if you're a fan of the genre, it's worth the play.
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