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Game Boy Advance · Action
Kao the Kangaroo
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Titus |
| Publisher | Titus |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Kao the Kangaroo |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, Kao the Kangaroo is an action game developed by Titus.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars.
It is part of the Kao the Kangaroo series. The series also appears on other systems with Kao the Kangaroo (Dreamcast). Titus also made Virtual Kasparov, Prehistorik Man and Top Gun: Combat Zones for the 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 fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Kao the Kangaroo is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Kao the Kangaroo cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Invincible | 330037A0
0001 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 33001800
0063 |
| Infinite Health | 33001C60
000F |
| Max Flags | 330055A0
0063 |
| Infinite Gloves | 330036E0
0063 |
| Max Coins | 8300184C
03E7 |
Kao the Kangaroo walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Kao the Kangaroo FAQ
When did Kao the Kangaroo come out on the GBA?
Kao the Kangaroo was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Kao the Kangaroo?
It was developed by Titus.
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 game, Kao the Kangaroo typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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