The latest trailer for the Kao the Kangaroo reboot introduces Kao’s diverse friends and family, including his martial arts mentor Walt.
The recent push for remakes and reboots of classic 3D platformers like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, and even MediEvil, has produced an odd outcome. The latest example is the reboot of Kao the Kangaroo, an action platformer that hasn’t been seen in 17 years. Launching at the end of May, Kao the Kangaroo is now tasked with standing out from the crowd of other titles. However, Kao the Kangaroo does not falter in the face of the challenge. One of the promises of Kao the Kangaroo is at its core, as shown in the new trailer that focuses on Kao’s friends and family.
This is a story about family. Kao’s adventures revolve around his love not only for his mother and sister’s family, but also the faith he has in his friends. The new Kao the Kangaroo trailer introduces some of these characters. These are the characters that Kao will rely on to complete his journey. First, Walt – a koala in human form is also a master warrior. Walt is Kao’s mentor and will help the kangaroo overcome the challenges ahead. However, Walt is more than just Kao’s mentor. His role in the story goes much deeper than that. Walt is also a mentor to Kao’s father, a long-lost figure in Kao’s life whom Kao hopes will learn more about him.
The second character in focus in the new Kao the Kangaroo trailer is Marlene, Kao’s mother. Marlene holds the title of Iron Lady of Kangaroo Village, which will clearly show her personality. She is not only the power behind the village where Kao lives but also behind Kao’s family. Marlene will form the basis of the story of Kao the Kangaroo, who helps Kao understand the importance of family and duty. She is both the reason Kao wants to stay in Kangaroo Village, and the reason why he knows how important it is to leave.
In third place in the video is Pelican Gadget – one of Kao’s best friends. Gadget is an inventor and will help Kao in ways Walt cannot. Of course, Gadget will also help demonstrate that family goes beyond blood ties. Expect Gadget to play a role in the expansion of the toolkit that makes up the 3D platform game about Kao. Obviously there’s a world to explore and many other characters to explore in Kao the Kangaroo beyond those featured in this video. But Walt, Marlene, and Gadget should give an idea of what style of experience awaits players in the game. Kao the Kangaroo goes in search of his missing sister, but he won’t join the adventure alone.
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