Kao Challengers is one of the few platformers available for the Sony PSP. Kao Challengers is actually a port of Kao the Kangaroo Round 2, which was originally released for the Atari console in 2004. Kao Challengers is assumed to be a sequel to the original release, Kao the Kangaroo Round 2, but the storyline shows no sign of continuity with the previous version whatsoever.
The hero’s friend, Parrot, introduces you to Kao first, when he finds Kao imprisoned on a ship. After Kao breaks out with the help of Parrot, he finds out that an evil hunter is kidnapping all his animal friends, and that they need his help before the evil hunter hurts them. The objective is for Kao to collect 3000 coins to confront the evil hunter and save his friends.
Kao has numerous techniques and moves that he can use to force the hunters thug to let go of his friends. For most of the game, it’s usually speed and attacks used to defeat his enemies. He also has some moves like the “butt smash”, which he can use to take out multiple enemies in the same area.
There are tons of items to be discovered and some bonus quests as well, which can be accessed by collecting crystals. You then use the crystals in the Dark Dock, a hub stage from where the other levels are accessed. Other items like stars can be used to improve Kao’s skills, making Kao jump higher, or move faster.
There are also a couple of stages where Kao has to pilot vehicles to move around the level. Some of these include Snowboards, motorboats, or even piloting one of his flying friends, and using them to travel. There are quite a few continue bells around in Kao Challengers, which act as save points, and are places you can begin your game again if you die. Luckily, lives are unlimited, so you won’t have to worry about ‘Game Overs’. The game isn’t even that hard. There are no difficulty levels to choose from.
Another plus point is that Kao Challengers offers multiplayer modes, unlike its Atari version. Most modes in multiplayer resemble a Deathmatch and there are variations of it. The game is quite good for kids and fans of the Kao the kangaroo series.
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