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|steam appid = 1048540 | |steam appid = 1048540 | ||
|gogcom id = 1748253806 | |gogcom id = 1748253806 | ||
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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 | + | |lutris = kao-the-kangaroo-round-2 |
− | + | |mobygames = 16023 | |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 | |wikipedia = Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 | ||
|winehq = 16642 | |winehq = 16642 | ||
+ | |protondb = 1048540 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | kao-the-kangaroo-round-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | kao-the-kangaroo-round-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | kao-the-kangaroo-round-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | kao-the-kangaroo-round-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1048540 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1048540 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | kao-the-kangaroo-complete-kaollection | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Kao the Kangaroo]] and [[Kao: Mystery of Volcano]]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | kao-the-kangaroo-complete-kaollection | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Kao the Kangaroo]] and [[Kao: Mystery of Volcano]]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://tate-multimedia.itch.io/kao-the-kangaroo-round-2 | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{ii}} North American retail version stores files in {{ | + | {{ii}} North American retail version stores files in {{file|{{p|localappdata}}\Kao - Round 2|folder}}, while all other releases store files in {{file|{{p|game}}\media|folder}}. |
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\media\*.ini|{{p|localappdata}}\Kao - Round 2\*.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\media\*.ini|{{p|localappdata}}\Kao - Round 2\*.ini}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|key.ini}} stores keyboard/controller mapping and sound volume, {{file|lang.ini}} stores the currently selected language and {{file|user.ini}} stores graphical options. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = false |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file (Retail version)|ref=<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/kao-kangaroo-round-2/en Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file (Retail version)|ref=<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/kao-kangaroo-round-2/en Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\media|folder}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|user.ini}}. |
# Change <code>-w=</code> and <code>-h=</code> as needed. | # Change <code>-w=</code> and <code>-h=</code> as needed. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = unknown | |red book cd audio = unknown | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Australian, European and North American releases only. The European version uses a different dub to the North American and Australian versions.<br> | |notes = Australian, European and North American releases only. The European version uses a different dub to the North American and Australian versions.<br> | ||
− | The | + | The digital releases contain both dubs, selectable via the in-game launcher. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = European release | + | |notes = European retail release, GOG and Zoom Platform versions. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = European release | + | |notes = European retail release, GOG and Zoom Platform versions. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = European release | + | |notes = European retail release, GOG and Zoom Platform versions. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail release, GOG and Zoom Platform versions. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2020/04/traducao-do-kao-kangaroo-round-2-pc.html Translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Local retail version only | + | |notes = Local retail version only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = European release | + | |notes = European retail release, GOG and Zoom Platform versions. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
− | {{--}} The game runs at 60 | + | {{--}} The game runs at 60 Hz by default. |
{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-04-22|comment=Tested with Steam version}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-04-22|comment=Tested with Steam version}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\media|folder}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|user.ini}}. |
# Change <code>-rate=60</code> as needed. | # Change <code>-rate=60</code> as needed. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-rate= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-rate=xx</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
===Game crashes === | ===Game crashes === | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2.|ref=<ref name="WSGF"/>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95<br>7 (Steam) |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | ||
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 600 MHz |
− | |minHD = 600 MB | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
+ | |minHD = 600 MB<br>950 MB (Steam) | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 256 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 256 | ||
− | | | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
− | | | + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible |
+ | |minother = 6X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = 98, Me, 2000, XP | |recOS = 98, Me, 2000, XP |
Latest revision as of 22:53, 5 April 2024
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform | Bundled with Kao the Kangaroo and Kao: Mystery of Volcano. | |||
itch.io (unavailable) |
- 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 |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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. | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Steam version only. | |
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Australian, European and North American releases only. The European version uses a different dub to the North American and Australian versions. The digital releases contain both dubs, selectable via the in-game launcher. |
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French | European retail release, GOG and Zoom Platform versions. | |||
German | European retail release, GOG and Zoom Platform versions. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
Italian | European retail release, GOG and Zoom Platform versions. | |||
Polish | Retail release, GOG and Zoom Platform versions. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Translation. | |||
Russian | Local retail version only. | |||
Spanish | European retail release, GOG and Zoom Platform versions. |
- 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
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2.[5] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 | |
OpenGL | 1.2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
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 7 (Steam) |
98, Me, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz AMD Athlon 600 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB 950 MB (Steam) | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 256 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 2 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Other | 6X CD-ROM |
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