Kao Challengers

Kao Challengers
PAL game cover
Developer(s) Tate Interactive
Publisher(s) Atari, Namco Bandai
Platform(s) PlayStation Portable
Release date(s)
  • NA: March 29, 2006
  • EU: October 28, 2005
Genre(s) Action game / Adventure game
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Kao Challengers (also known as Kao the Kangaroo: Challengers) is an action-adventure video game featuring Kao the Kangaroo. It is the third and penultimate game in the series, and was released exclusively for the PlayStation Portable.

The game contains over 20 levels in 5 worlds which have their own unique environment. There are also some bonus levels included. In the levels there are over 30 enemies with 7 fighting techniques. Enemies all have their own different personalities which can easily be recognised from the way they attack and defend. Kao can do many actions such as flying, throwing boomerangs, cones and other objects, swimming and skating. Cut scenes explain the story as the player progresses through the levels to help and guide them. Vehicles can be driven which include a snowboard, catapult, pelican, water barrel and motor boat. There is also a multiplayer mode where players can use 15 different weapons including bombs, fire flamer and a magneto. A lot of special effects have been put into the game such as motion blur and blending to make it a graphically enjoyable video game.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings56.12%[1]
Metacritic57/100[2]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Eurogamer3/10[3]
GameSpot6.3/10[4]
IGN6/10[5]
OPM (UK)6/10[6]
PSM369%[7]

The game has received mixed reviews, as GameRankings gave it a score of 56.12%,[1] while Metacritic gave it a score of 57 out of 100.[2]

Sequel

The sequel to this game called Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano was released in 2006, serving as the character's swan song.

References

  1. 1 2 "Kao Challengers for PSP". GameRankings. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  2. 1 2 "Kao Challengers for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  3. ↑ Coxall, Martin (2005-12-19). "Kao Challengers Review". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  4. ↑ Provo, Frank (2006-04-27). "Kao Challengers Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  5. ↑ Haynes, Jeff (2006-04-11). "Kao Challengers". IGN. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  6. ↑ "Kao Challengers". Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine: 104. December 25, 2005.
  7. ↑ "Kao Challengers". PSM2. January 2006.


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