Kao the Kangaroo Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Action-Adventure

Kao the Kangaroo

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreAction-Adventure
PublisherTate Multimedia
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesKao the Kangaroo
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Kao the Kangaroo is an action-adventure game released for the Sega Dreamcast, published by Tate Multimedia.

Among the 16 Dreamcast action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

It is part of the Kao the Kangaroo series. The series also appears on other systems with Kao the Kangaroo (GBA).

Kao the Kangaroo is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Kao the Kangaroo is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Kao the Kangaroo gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Kao the Kangaroo walkthroughs & guides

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Kao the Kangaroo FAQ

Who made Kao the Kangaroo?

published by Tate Multimedia.

Is Kao the Kangaroo multiplayer?

No. Kao the Kangaroo is a single-player game.

How long does Kao the Kangaroo take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Kao the Kangaroo typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Kao the Kangaroo on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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