Despite some minor shortcomings in the graphics, Kao the Kangaroo possesses a certain charm and visual appeal. Enemy AI is standard console jumper fare. Opponents patrol designated areas in predetermined patterns. A little patience and some careful observation will quickly reveal the timing needed to easily defeat them. A concern which is common in this genre centers on the third person perspective.
Navigation is often difficult due to shifting camera positions.
There are times when the view spins around in front of your character, forcing you to forge ahead without being able to see what you running headlong into. Additionally, there are a number of instances when scenery obscures the view, often at crucial moments. One of the few puzzles in Kao . While I found the whole boxing kangaroo premise to be both original and delightful, I have some strong reservations about the longevity of this title. A significant percentage of this time was spent trying to beat one of the bosses that, for me, posed the only real challenge in the entire game.