"Was released in Poland" "It never came to Europe" uh.... did anyone give Nitro a globe yet?

"Sadly this is the end of our little kangaroo..." *Laughs in new kao game*

Actualy it was released in Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia, So 3 countries in Europe, Fully voiced. Thats Rare here (in Slovakia) lol.

So, true story, Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 is now on Steam. Started playing it, having never played it before, and it's not too bad so far. Controller support and everything.

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And now, after 15 years, the series will continue. At least something good will come out of 2020.

About the ending of this game: The entrance to the boss feels like it was going to be a whole level but is more like the great hall in the original crash bandicoot. The reason im saying this is because theyres actually a fairly sized chunk of level design left in it that has platforming and all the fun stuff but then it just ends with a dead end.

here's a reccomendation, tak and the power of juju games.

I would love to see some Polish game studio like Techland acquire Kao license and make this kangaroo come back in style. Too bad it will most likely never happen. Barely anyone remembers this franchise now, even in Poland.

"The final entry in the Kao series" boy have I got news for you

I-ninja was one of my favourite platformers as a kid. Its a really underrated ps2 game that sadly never got a sequel. Highly recommended I think you would enjoy it!

I just realized that when he was talking about collectibles in the hub the text on screen said "Not in plane sight" instead of "Not in plain sight"

I'm Polish and I remember this game from my childhood. :3 Thanks for the review, Nitro!

No neck stretch, then no buy.

A new Kao the Kangaroo game just got announced.

Man, I'm really happy the whisper from your intro got redone. I swear I kept hearing "nitro fred" before that. For anyone reading it in the future - this video still uses the "nitro fred" version.

Notes aside - few months after this video someone posted a cover of Australian release of Kao 3. So it was released outside Europe, however in small quantity, therefore it was considered lost (for some sort of an urban legend). If developer inteded for something like "cinematic platformer", it was checked by a brutal reality, where platformer as a genre was in a crisis state. That's why it was released in small amount and only on PC. Good to know Kao was revived and thanks to KZfaq.

I doubt I'll play any of them, but seeing you cover all of these Kao games has been fun. Props for putting in the time to get Kao 3 running! :)

As a polish gamer who adore this games (childhood... ;)), I'm really glad that you enjoyed them. Even if They were not perfect, They give pure Joy imo. Is really sad that we have no more games. I hope in the future somewhere gonna make new game with this kangaroo. He deserve for great games. :) Pozdrawiam serdecznie. :) PS polish is really hard, isnt it? ;)

It was released in Czech Republic as well, fully localized.

I heard that game was planned to be 3 or 4 times bigger than what it ended as. The studio didn't have time and enough money to complete the game fully, so they just shortened it.

Finally I literally came back every 2 days to see if you posted any reviews it's so addictive watching your reviews about these old games love it keep up with the great videos you make bro ^^

How bout De Blob series? It's a very interesting game with some cool music to it.

Kao 3: Mystery of the Missing Neck Extension

I always thought this game was just a fever dream of mine, nice to know it actually exists

I actually have some evidence that the game was released in English in Australia. I know for a fact that it was also released in Russian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Basque, Spanish, Turkish, Dutch and French, but most of these were very limited in quantity. There was at one time an ebay listing in Australia for an English version though, but I can no longer view it.

I would like to correct you. I'm from Czech Republic (and huge fan of KAO since my childhood) and here this game actually WAS released... it even had a full translation (czech dubbing included). But it didn't helped the game to feel like a small, not really entertaining (for me) expansion for KAO 2... PS: You could check Croc series ;)

Another control style that could work for the tube race levels (since they keep a set orientation) is having the vehicle move towards whatever angle your stick is pressed, like if you press straight up Kao could take the shortest route to the very top of the screen and for more precise sections you can guide him with smaller movements

What about Klonoa? Considering you've done other obscure platformers, Klonoa is perfect for this channel

I love the descriptions James gives for the enemies like little dude, flying guy, lava dude, and volcano guy. On point with those names my guy LOL

Thanks for making these videos, and at the same time reminding me of my childhood first time game experience. Kinda sucks you didnt mention the weird ass voice acting but meh, i guess it wasnt much of a topic for a video. If i had any bizarre game series to reccomend, it would be Hellish Neighbours by JoWood, its a point and click adventure game, with a pretty Wallace and Grommit artstyle that even today is extremely playable.

A very interesting game series, thanks for reviewing it.

The Kao trilogy is one of the most unique platformer series I have ever seen.

Looks like they were told half way through the development that the game won't be released internationally because no one cares, so they just went "fuck it", didn't bother finishing it and just released it "as is" in Poland so that the effort that already went into making it wouldn't be wasted. Shame, it's actually the only one of the 3 major games that looks somewhat appealing to me. Were it released on PS2, I would've probably bought it.

Great job with this marathon!

Ouch, in 2011 you were still in high school. That year I was in my third year in college, that made me feel old D:

Your power has activated again, there's a new Kao game in development.

I'm from Poland and I love Kao! 😝

I guess he throws TNT now because throwing a boomerang didn't make no sense TNT didn't came back like a boomerang supposed to do. XD

I would like to see you play Klonoa or M: Alien Paranoia. Btw. I am polish and i played first two Kao games as a kid (I played the third one just recently) It was nice to see you play it. I got my nostalgia feels running high while watching this series. BONUS TITBIT: The pc version of first Kao The Kangaroo had tank controls.

8:56 - "the more unPOLISHed parts of the game" ...

Three videos later and I just realized his name, Kao, is a boxing reference to KO.

When you said how there were few NPCs and things to be found in the hub, I was reminded of Fur Fighters. In a good way. The hub is a village and every home has a minigame unlocked through bringing a parent or spouse home. Little triangular tokens are littered around, as are weapons. That said, I'd like to recommend it. The game tends to get a little weird, like the main villainous feline having a pet human (that meows), but it's pretty solid. Fair warning though: it has a Harsher in Hindsight moment in the first world. Minor edit: If you choose to take up FF, make sure to look over the control options. The default one is kind of odd.

By the way, from what I've heard, Kao 3 did have an official Australian release, though I think it's pretty rare.

Sonic Adventure 2 did rail grinding before Ratchet and Clank, just sayin' :P

PSA for everyone in the comments - This game does NOT only work on XP! I played this game through on my Windows 8 Gaming PC.

These games all just released on Steam! And pretty cheap too! Kao 2 was there for a while but Kao 1 and Kao 3 are there now as well. I picked them up because of these videos, so you know what, you did shine a light on these things for me. Keep doing what you do, man.

I am french and I really love your video, i don't know why you have less than 1 000 000 subs !

ha ha ha, the one time being from Poland has some advantage. I even remember this game being in a local game store when I was a kid

This game actually just got a North American release on GOG! It comes in the "Kao the Kangaroo Trilogy", all three games for $6! It's on sale as of me writing this for $5.39, but it may not be by the time you see this. Plus, Tate's got a brand new Kao platforming game planned for this year, 2021! We'll see if it actually DOES come out this year, but I'm very excited, lots to be excited about for Kao fans!

How do you not have at least 100,000 subs? These videos are very well done!

Poles assemble!

Actually, third Kao was supposed to be much bigger adventure, but because 3D platformers were losing on popularity and shooters were gaining it, the game budget was cut and they had to release much shorter game than intended. Also it is pretty cool how first Kao was programmed by bunch of IT students and it is still quite popular(in poland Kao is a legend).

These Kao videos have been my favorite on the entire channel since Silent hill. I love how well you compare games within a series to each other and draw a lot of connections. Naturally, that only works when the game series sports multiple titles but I love it nonetheless. I feel like I just discovered this channel and am watching the good old Ty reviews once again. Well done NitroRad, you're videos are always a pleasant surprise to see in my subscription box. Speaking of Ty, I'm curious if you ever downloaded the HD steam port of the game. Of course it's identical to the original so it wouldn't really warrant a review but I am curious if you ever gave it a try.

Ninjabread/Trixie in Toyland/Anubis. If you don't know why I lumped these games together, you'll understand when you play them, they're all from the same shovelware developer on the Wii if you ever feel like it.

Ah, I was waiting for this video to show up. Worth the wait. :)

Great review. I have a few suggestions for your next videos: - the Earthworm Jim series, - the Rocket Knight Adventures series, - the Jazz Jackrabbit series, - Dust: An Elysian Tail (I recommend that after Jazz Jackrabbit), - Captain Claw, - Nikita: Mystery of the Hidden Treasure (I recommend that after Claw), - Freedom Planet.

Well... I can say that this game will be the game of my childhood, even if it sucks. I really loved to play it when I was VERY young. I think it was one of the first game in my life. And I'm from Russia, so... Not only Poland was lucky to try it. I even have a disk of this game getting dusty somewhere on my shelf.

Poland is in europe, also, I have the old Polish trilogy dvd, runs perfectly on windows 10.

In the moment you say about the Kao 3 and you show the cover i see that you choose an polish cover for the game (i'm from Poland! I really like and enjoy your videos)

here's a not really a fun fact more of a sad fact, but there was lot of stuff scrapped from this game, like for example new shaders, multiple islands, possible stealth sections etc.

How about a review of Mini Ninjas? It's a very original action platformer that kinda came out of nowhere and is worth completing 100% (the secret scrolls unlock new techniques that make the game even more fun) and the 5 characters each have something to go for and aren't like some kind of HM slaves that are only in your party to open a specific kind of door! The archer is the best character BTW...

We need this to Steam idk how but we need

Sounds like it was never really finished and a PC version was all they could scramble together.

Do the Spongebob games! Battle for bikini bottom or Spongebob The Movie. Great games!

Have you tried out Legend of Kay for ps2/pc and Jersey Devil for ps1?

Fun fact: this game also came out in the Basque Country for some reason.

There's a 2003 Kao the Kangaroo 1 ripoff spinoff named Penguin Kelvin. It's got like 6 levels, comes from Poland aswell, and looks and sounds like the original game, with same assets and SFX.

The Art style and his really have a Jak and Daxter vibe for me, anyone else?

It’s interesting that Kao is coming back in 2021 if you look on steam

It's known as Kao: Mystery of Volcano or Kao: Mystery of Volcano Island There's also a logo Actually the game is available in a few languages The third game had a limited Australian release and the (pretty bad, no voice acting) English version was found last September.

Another NitroRad video, another couple moments of confusion while I comprehend his pronunciation of certain words. I'm a fairly new subscriber, but if I say so myself, from what I've seen, you are sorely underrated.

Great news! Kao 4 will come out soon, the game is being developed on unreal engine. The game is overall faster judging from the first sneek peeks, but most importantly, EXPAND NECK is back!

Recommendations if you haven't already done so: Croc 1 & 2, and Glover

Can’t wait for a review on Kao 4 when it comes out!

Thanks for the vid Shaggy

So I'm not just slowly going insane as we speak - Kao returned from the grave to give the living Painis! He also got a new hairdo between games.

I've a few recommendations, some of which you have probably heard of (not all of which i've played)- - Kya Dark Lineage - Haven Call of the King - Legend of Kay - Ape Escape trilogy - Pitfall the Lost Expedition - Asterix & Obelix XXL and XXL2 (XXL was localized as Asterix & Obelix Kick Buttix, XXL2 is EU only) - Death Jr series (not played any of these, heard some meh things) If I can remember any more then i'll mention them. Since you covered some of Kao's GBA games, there are plenty of other GBA versions of console platformers. Some of which are based on games you've already made reviews for. Some of the best are Rayman 3 (which is a very good 2D platformer kind of the spiritual successor to the original Rayman) and Rayman Raving Rabbids (which is also similar to the original Rayman and GBA Rayman 3, seems closer to a Rayman 4 than what the console Rabbids game became). Also for kicks, check out the GBA version of the aforementioned Asterix & Obelix XXL. It shocks and impresses most people to see that they pulled off there, a real 3D platformer (built with textured polygons) on GBA.

AND GUESS WHAT HAPPENED 3 YEARS LATER

I was honestly reminded of Jak And Daxter throughout the entire video.

The entire video I was waiting for you to bring up Jak and Daxter

You know I would love to see him do a let’s play

I was soo waiting for you try to pronounce my (complicated af) language :P

I'd love to see a review of I-Ninja. My copy of the game would always freeze at a specific point...

Are you planning on reviewing any Game Maker games in the near future, Nitro? (I know Undertale is one, but there's a lot more solid titles)

The game is now on steam

How's it feel knowing you singlehandedly brought this franchise into the spotlight long enough for a reboot to happen?

Yep, didn't know this existed. even though I played both 1 and 2 as a kid. holy balls....makes me want to play this too hearing its slightly better than the second. sadly it wasn't released anywhere else. welp..gotta download it somehow then.

There now is a new Kao game in the Works

they are making a new Kao game apparently

You should review Namco's Klonoa series!

Finally, a fair review to kao. this game is great and i do believe that if they made more of his games it would be great

This game really reminded me of nicktoons: battle for volcano island...I can't be the only person who played that game

Some recommendations I have are the Chibi-Robo! series of games, not all that obscure but there are 5-ish games and not to many people have done a look at the whole series. Also, Spirits and Spells which had a GBA and GameCube release in North America. Whatever you choose, I just wanted to say keep up the great work. I really enjoy your videos. : )

Other third entries: Dammmmm KO: cute volcanio adventure

We need a Kao 3 remake with expand neck and more content

Kao 4 Comming!

Hardly obscure but I would love to see you cover the Spyro games - now they were my childhood, especially Spyro 2 which I somehow loved even more than 3 but that might change if I went back to them today.

Kao deserves better, he's so adorable!

I think it'd be cool if you checked out the Pac-Man World trilogy. Save for a few exceptions, there seems to be a lack of peeps on KZfaq & beyond that observe or delve into the extended Pac-Man franchise beyond the original game (& ,to a lesser extent, Smash Bros.), which is a shame to me, especially in the case of these semi-obscure platforming gems.