Tate Media have announced they are working on a new Kao the Kangaroo game, and that Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is free on Steam for a limited time.
As stated in the press release (via Games Press) and Twitter, the 3D adventure platformer series began in 2000, spawning more titles (Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2, Kao Challengers, and Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano). In fact, the first game is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Interest in the game resurged thanks to the “#BringBackKao” movement in early 2019, asking for the games to be brought to modern systems. This resulted in Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 coming to Steam.
Details on the new game are scant, other than the promise that “this time Kao will take on a completely new journey. New story, challenges, enemies, visuals, and a whole lot more!” There is an official website where users can sign-up to a newsletter when more details are announced.
In addition, Tate Media announced Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is free on Windows PC via Steam until June 14th. The game is free to keep even after the promotion ends.
You can find the full rundown (via Steam) below.
Play as Kao! The cutest and bravest kangaroo of all video games returns in this digital version of “Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2.”
Experience the joy of playing a classic 3D single-player platformer filled with various challenges, including fighting, racing and solving puzzles.
Bounce through 25 levels set in 5 unique, colorful worlds to rescue your animal friends captured by the evil Hunter and his henchmen!
GAME FEATURES
Experience the digital version of a classic 3D arcade platformer with online features like:
* Steam achievements
* Steam cloud saving
* High resolution support
* Controller support (Xbox 360/ One and PS4)
* Bounce through 25 levels set in 5 unique, colorful worlds
* Punch the baddies! Use a variety of different fighting techniques to rescue your friends
* Approximately 30 challenging enemies to defeat
* Boss encounters
ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE
The digital version of Kao the Kangaroo is a nostalgic journey to the past for all players who grew up with the classic platformers. This is a fun, educational experience – enjoy vintage gameplay on this classic 3D arcade game.
Once you add it to your library, it will never leave.
YOU BROUGHT KAO BACK
The opportunity to play this classic version of Kao the Kangaroo was made possible thanks to engagement and requests from loyal Kao fans. These wonderful players came together under #BringKaoBack and asked us to release Kao digitally.
This moved us deeply, and we decided to grant their request and release the game as our way of saying “Thank you for being with Kao for the last 2 decades.” We also want to thank you for your interest in our game, since you are here on our product page.
We will keep you informed on the new game as we learn more.
