Difference between revisions of "Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2"
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|cover = Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tate | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tate Multimedia}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Auran|Australia}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Auran|Australia}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 4, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 4, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|kao-the-kangaroo-round-2|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
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|official site= https://www.tatemultimedia.com/games/kao-the-kangaroo-ruond-2/ | |official site= https://www.tatemultimedia.com/games/kao-the-kangaroo-ruond-2/ | ||
|hltb = 68242 | |hltb = 68242 | ||
− | | | + | |lutris = |
|mobygames = kao-the-kangaroo-round-2 | |mobygames = kao-the-kangaroo-round-2 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 | |wikipedia = Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 | ||
|winehq = 16642 | |winehq = 16642 | ||
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{{ii}} Digital release is an updated version featuring widescreen resolutions, XInput controller support and compatibility fixes for modern machines, as well as achievements. | {{ii}} Digital release is an updated version featuring widescreen resolutions, XInput controller support and compatibility fixes for modern machines, as well as achievements. | ||
{{ii}} PC version lacks 4 single-player levels and multiplayer mode from the PSP version of the game. | {{ii}} PC version lacks 4 single-player levels and multiplayer mode from the PSP version of the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = Game does not contain microtransactions. | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
|steam cloud = true | |steam cloud = true | ||
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 5 KB available. |
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
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|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|simultaneous input = false | |simultaneous input = false | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support | + | |eax support = unknown |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |red book cd audio = unknown | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = unknown | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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The Steam and GOG release contains both dubs, selectable via the in-game launcher. | The Steam and GOG release contains both dubs, selectable via the in-game launcher. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = European release only and the GOG version. | |notes = European release only and the GOG version. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|notes = European release only and the GOG version. | |notes = European release only and the GOG version. | ||
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}}{{L10n/switch | }}{{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Hungarian | |language = Hungarian | ||
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|notes = [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1949-kao-the-kangaroo-round-2-hungarian-translation/ Fan translation] | |notes = [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1949-kao-the-kangaroo-round-2-hungarian-translation/ Fan translation] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|notes = Available on the GOG version. | |notes = Available on the GOG version. | ||
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|notes = Local retail version only. Not available on Steam and GOG version. | |notes = Local retail version only. Not available on Steam and GOG version. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = 1.2 | |opengl versions = 1.2 | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux powerpc app = |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown |
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:53, 13 July 2022
Developers | |
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Tate Multimedia | |
Publishers | |
Australia | Auran |
Europe | JoWood Productions |
North America | Atari |
Poland | Cenega |
Russia | Russobit-M |
Digital | THQ Nordic |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 4, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Kao the Kangaroo |
Kao the Kangaroo | |
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Kao the Kangaroo | 2000 |
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 | 2003 |
Kao: Mystery of Volcano | 2005 |
Kao the Kangaroo (2022) | 2022 |
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is a singleplayer third-person platform game in the Kao the Kangaroo series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | European copies use SecuROM 5 DRM. Polish and Russian copies use StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1]. US copies use SecuROM 7 DRM. |
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Retail | Australian and later copies of Polish and European versions. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Bundled with Kao the Kangaroo and Kao: Mystery of Volcano. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
itch.io | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform | Bundled with Kao the Kangaroo and Kao: Mystery of Volcano. |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Version differences
- Digital release is an updated version featuring widescreen resolutions, XInput controller support and compatibility fixes for modern machines, as well as achievements.
- PC version lacks 4 single-player levels and multiplayer mode from the PSP version of the game.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | Game does not contain microtransactions. |
Game data
- North American retail version stores files in
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Kao - Round 2\
, while all other releases store files in<path-to-game>\media\
.
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\media\*.ini[Note 2] %LOCALAPPDATA%\Kao - Round 2\*.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1048540/pfx/[Note 3] |
-
key.ini
stores keyboard/controller mapping and sound volume,lang.ini
stores the currently selected language anduser.ini
stores graphical options.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\media\Kao2.SG[Note 2] %LOCALAPPDATA%\Kao - Round 2\ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\1048540\remote\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1048540/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Approx. 5 KB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Steam version only. For others, see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Steam version only. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Steam version only. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Limited to 1600x900, 1280x960, 1280x720, and 800x600 (Steam version only). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Limited to 60 Hz;/60fps see Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Modify configuration file (Retail version)[5] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Launcher requires mouse input. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Y-axis is inverted by default; manually swap mappings to un-invert. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Steam version only. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Steam version only. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Effects, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Australian, European and North American releases only. The European version uses a different dub to the North American and Australian versions. The Steam and GOG release contains both dubs, selectable via the in-game launcher. |
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French | European release only and the GOG version. | |||
German | European release only and the GOG version. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
Italian | European release only and the GOG version. | |||
Polish | Available on the GOG version. | |||
Russian | Local retail version only. Not available on Steam and GOG version. | |||
Spanish | European release only and the GOG version. |
- The Polish localization uses an earlier build of the game that contains bugs that have been fixed in the other releases. This problem is fixed in the Steam release.
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- The game runs at 60 Hz by default.
Modify configuration file[6] |
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Use the -rate=xx command line argument[6]
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Game crashes
Change compatibility mode to Windows XP[5] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | |
OpenGL | 1.2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, Me, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB (128 MB for 2000/XP) | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 256 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 2 |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1048540/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1048540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 | WSGF
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2020-04-22
- Tested with Steam version