Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano

Kao the Kangaroo:
Mystery of the Volcano
Australian cover art
DeveloperTate Interactive
Publishers
SeriesKao the Kangaroo
PlatformWindows
Release
  • POL: December 2, 2005
  • RUS: December 15, 2006[1]
  • AU: June 21, 2007
GenrePlatform
ModeSingle-player

Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano[a] also known as Kao 3[2][3] is a 2005 platform game developed by Tate Interactive and published by Cenega. It is the third main installment and the fifth overall in the Kao the Kangaroo video game series.

Gameplay and plot

Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano is a 3D platform game where the player assumes in the role of a kangaroo, Kao.[4][5] It takes place on an archipelago where the player must to collect four artifacts to overcome evil forces manifesting from a nearby volcano, in order to get inside; defeat the God of the Volcano; and free his friend.[4][5][6]

Development and release

Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano was developed by Tate Interactive.[7] Paul Leskowicz served as producer and Jan Matląg as a lead programmer along with Jakub Kojder, Marcin Klimek, Marcin Wasniowski and Michał Trzeciak, whilst game designer, Wojciech Biliński also served as the respective 3D modeller, and character animator, alongwith Arkadiusz Firlit. Paweł Czapla provided textures and concepts for the game's world and characters. Piotr Kolasinski, as a special effects artist, was also involved in level design along with Michał Firek, Łukasz Biegun and Jacek Cetera. Sound effects and music by Dariusz Puk and Jakub Kojder, while Jacek Joniec and Jan Nosal voiced characters.[7]

The game was announced on October 31, 2005,[8] and released by Cenega, in Poland on December 2.[9][10] It was later published in Russia by 1C Company, on December 15, 2006,[1][11] and in Australia by N3V Games, on June 21, 2007.[12] It was first re-released in Poland as a compilation, alongside the original Kao the Kangaroo and Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2, in a collection called The World of Kao the Kangaroo[b] on November 17, 2006.[13] Years later, alongside the two aforementioned instalments of the series, it was added to GOG.com on February 15, 2021,[14][15] and on April 27, 2023, on Steam.[16][17]

Reception

Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano received mixed reviews upon release.[4][11][2] Daniel Kazek of Gry-Online praised the graphics and difficulty but criticized its camera and short length.[5]

Legacy

Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano was the last game of in Kao the Kangaroo series following its release,[21] until the announcement of the series reboot, Kao the Kangaroo in June 2020, and its release in May 27, 2022.[22][23][24] In April 2026, a group of fans released an expansion modification to the Mystery of the Volcano titled Kao the Kangaroo: Resurgence of the Volcano.[c] It enhances visuals and adds gameplay elements.[3][25]

Notes

  1. ↑ Polish: Kangurek Kao: Tajemnica Wulkanu
  2. ↑ Polish: Świat Kangurka Kao
  3. ↑ Polish: Kangurek Kao: Przebudzenie Wulkanu

References

Citations

  1. 1 2 "Игра "Као и загадка вулкана" для PC" [Game "Kao: Mystery of the Volcano" for PC]. SoftClub (in Russian). Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020. Release date: December 15, 2006
  2. 1 2 Serafin, Joanna (March 9, 2007). "Kangurek Kao 3: Tajemnica Wulkanu" [Kao the Kangaroo 3: Mystery of the Volcano]. Komputer Świat (in Polish). Archived from the original on July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Marczewski, Cezary (April 13, 2026). "Kangurek Kao: Tajemnica Wulkanu z ogromnym fanowskim rozszerzeniem. Nowe lokacje, umiejętności, odświeżona grafika i nie tylko" [Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano with a massive fan-made expansion. New locations, abilities, refreshed graphics, and more.]. CD-Action (in Polish). Archived from the original on July 30, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Kao 3: TAJEMNICA WULKANU". CD-Action (in Polish). No. 123. Wydawnictwo Bauer. March 2006. p. 68-69.
  5. 1 2 3 Kazek, Daniel (January 24, 2006). "Kao: Tajemnica Wulkanu - recenzja gry". GRY-Online.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ Tate Multimedia 2005, p. 3-12.
  7. 1 2 Tate Interactive (December 2, 2005). Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (Windows). Cenega. Level/area: Roll credits.
  8. ↑ "Kangurek Kao: Tajemnica Wulkanu w planie wydawniczym Cenega Poland" [Kao the Kangaroo: The Secret of the Volcano in the Cenega Poland publishing plan]. Imperium Gier (in Polish). Wirtualna Polska. October 31, 2005. Archived from the original on January 28, 2006. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Kangurek Kao: Tajemnica Wulkanu - już w sklepach" [Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano - now in store]. Cenega (in Polish). December 2, 2005. Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ "TATE Interactive - News". Tate Interactive. December 5, 2005. Archived from the original on October 29, 2006. Retrieved May 5, 2026. The premiere of Mystery of Volcano was held in Poland on 2nd of December. Again the beloved kangaroo conquers the hearts of all adventure game fans and offers a great deal of entertainment.
  11. 1 2 Kurgan, Georgy (March 28, 2007). "Као и загадка вулкана" [Kao and the mystery of the volcano]. Igromania (in Russian). Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  12. ↑ "KAO THE KANGAROO - MYSTERY OF VOLCANO". Australian Classification Board. August 20, 2019. Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020. Classification date: 21 June 2007, Publisher: AURAN GAMES PTY LTD (N3V Games)
  13. ↑ Cenega (November 16, 2006). "Świat Kangurka Kao - premiera już jutro". GRY-Online.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  14. ↑ Błażewicz, Jakub (February 15, 2021). "Kangurek Kao - cała seria po latach wróciła do sprzedaży". GRY-Online.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on February 15, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  15. ↑ Cygal, Wojtek (February 15, 2021). "Trylogia Kangurka Kao dostępna w sprzedaży cyfrowej i specjalnej promocji na GOG!". IGN (in Polish). Archived from the original on February 15, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  16. ↑ Kleszyk, Kamil (April 15, 2023). "Brakujące części kultowego Kangurka Kao zmierzają na Steam". GRY-Online.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  17. ↑ Pi, Lena (April 15, 2023). "В Steam выпустят всю оригинальную трилогию Kao The Kangaroo" [The entire original Kao The Kangaroo trilogy will be released on Steam.]. Igromania (in Russian). Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  18. ↑ Kazek, Daniel (January 24, 2006). "Kao: Tajemnica Wulkanu - recenzja gry". GRY-Online.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  19. ↑ Yenna (December 17, 2005). "Kangurek Kao: Tajemnica Wulkanu (PC)" [Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (PC)]. Imperium Gier (in Polish). Wirtualna Polska. p. 1-2. Archived from the original on April 28, 2006. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  20. ↑ Kurgan, Georgy (March 28, 2007). "Као и загадка вулкана" [Kao and the mystery of the volcano]. Igromania (in Russian). Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  21. ↑ Scullion, Chris (January 27, 2022). "Kao the Kangaroo's sequel gets a new trailer and a confirmed summer release". Video Games Chronicle. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  22. ↑ Wojtini (June 9, 2020). "Kangurek Kao dostanie nową grę!" [Kao the Kangaroo is getting a new game!]. IGN (in Polish). Retrieved May 7, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ↑ Matyjewicz, Paweł (June 9, 2020). "Kontynuacja Kangurka Kao potwierdzona". Gamereactor (in Polish). Retrieved May 7, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ↑ Wojtini (May 28, 2022). "Kangurek Kao powrócił w nowej odsłonie na PC i konsole!" [Kao the Kangaroo is back in a new version on PC and consoles!]. IGN (in Polish). Retrieved May 7, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  25. ↑ Doroń, Piotr (April 29, 2026). "Fani wzięli sprawy w swoje ręce: trzecia część kultowej polskiej platformówki otrzymała nieoficjalne rozszerzenie" [Fans have taken matters into their own hands: the third installment of the cult Polish platformer has received an unofficial expansion.]. GRY-Online.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on July 30, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026.

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