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+ | {{disambig|the original 2000 game|the reboot|[[Kao the Kangaroo (2022)]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Kao The Kangaroo | + | |cover = Kao The Kangaroo Cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|X- | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|X-Ray Interactive}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tate | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Titus Interactive}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Licomp Empik Multimedia|Poland}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tate Multimedia|GOG.com}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 8, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 8, 2000}} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|kao-the-kangaroo-2000|60}} |
− | |wikipedia = Kao | + | |taxonomy = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Oceania }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Kao the Kangaroo }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 2360020 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1748253806 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.tatemultimedia.com/en/games/kao-the-kangaroo/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 18698 | ||
+ | |igdb = kao-the-kangaroo | ||
+ | |mobygames = 3486 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Kao the Kangaroo (2000 video game) | ||
+ | |lutris = kao-the-kangaroo | ||
+ | |winehq = 16640 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} By default, the PC version utilizes tank controls instead of the camera relative controls used in the Dreamcast port. See [[#Camera relative controls|Camera relative controls]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1748253806|kao_the_kangaroo_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2360020/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | European copies use {{DRM|LaserLock}}.<br>North American copies use {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | kao-the-kangaroo-2000-rerelease-1b53f5 | DRM-free | Comes pre-configured with [[dgVoodoo 2]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-02-18}}</ref> | | Windows | }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | kao-the-kangaroo-2000-rerelease | Steam | | | Windows | }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | kao_the_kangaroo_trilogy | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2]] and [[Kao: Mystery of Volcano]]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2360020 | Steam | Comes pre-configured with [[dgVoodoo 2]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/depot/2360021/|title=Depot 2360021 for Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) · SteamDB|date=2024-02-05}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | kao-the-kangaroo-complete-kaollection | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2]] and [[Kao: Mystery of Volcano]]. Pre-packaged with [[Glossary:Display wrapper|DDrawCompat]]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The [[ZOOM Platform]], [[Steam]], and [[Epic Games Store]] distributions include a new configuration tool to replace the CD autorun-exlusive configuration menu of the retail release. The [[GOG.com]] distribution lacks this configuration tool, requiring manual editing of {{File|{{Path|Game}}\kao.ini}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-02-18|comment=Checked via my local installations of all digital releases. The new configuration tool was developed by ZOOM Platform (digitally signed {{File|Configuration.exe}} across all versions where it appears), and the GOG.com version released a year before the other three that include it.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Official patch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/3015-kao-the-kangaroo-Patch-2/ patch #2]. Digital releases are up-to-date. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace video file|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2021-02-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename the {{file|tate.avi}} file. | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/blob/master/blank_MSVC.avi blank_MSVC.avi] file. | ||
+ | # Move the file to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Rename this file to {{file|tate.avi}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\kao.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\kao*.sav}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The {{code|*}} is the save file number. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = unknown | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Kao The Kangaroo - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = For the GOG.com release, windowed mode is already enabled. To disable it, set {{code|Windowed}} to {{code|0}} in {{File|{{Path|Game}}\kao.ini}}. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]] and choose between 2x-16x under "Texture Filtering". |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]] and choose between 2x-8x [[MSAA]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = true |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 125 FPS. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXG0LYoNxZ8|title=Kao the Kangaroo - Widescreen Tutorial - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{Input | + | # Open {{file|kao.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Hex-values'''. | ||
+ | # Search for {{code|24080000803F}} and click OK. | ||
+ | # Replace the {{code|0000803F}} value with: | ||
+ | #* {{code|5555553F}} for 16:10 screens | ||
+ | #* {{code|0000503F}} for 15:9 screens | ||
+ | #* {{code|0000403F}} for 16:9 screens | ||
+ | #* {{code|0000103F}} for 21:9 screens | ||
+ | # Save the file. If it won't save because of no permission, go to the Properties of the file and uncheck the Read-only box. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|kao.ini}} and set {{code|Width}} and {{code|Height}} values to match your resolution. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Kao The Kangaroo - control settings.png|Control settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = No mouse support. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
− | |controller support notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = |
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = Requires manually mapping inputs in the options menu. | ||
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Camera relative controls=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the configuration file|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2021-02-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\kao.ini}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add <code>CameraRelativeControll = 1</code> under {{code|// rasterizer}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Image|Kao The Kangaroo - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game launches in windowed mode=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Tends to occur regardless of the {{Code|Windowed}} setting of {{File|{{Path|Game}}\kao.ini}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/kao_the_kangaroo_series/does_anyone_know_how_to_get_fullscreen_with_kao_1_and_3/post1|title=Does anyone know how to get fullscreen with Kao 1 and 3?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2024-02-05}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DDrawCompat|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-02-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest release from [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ GitHub]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{File|ddraw.dll}} to {{Folder|{{Path|Game}}}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Graphical issues on modern systems=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Parseus|date=2021-02-15}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DDrawCompat|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest release from [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ GitHub]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{File|ddraw.dll}} to {{Folder|{{Path|Game}}}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DxWnd]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Parseus|date=2020-10-17}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] and extract it. | ||
+ | # Launch DxWnd. | ||
+ | # Set the path to {{file|{{p|game}}\kao.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Choose '''Edit''', and '''Add'''. | ||
+ | # Type in the name for it (e.g. Kao the Kangaroo). | ||
+ | # Under position specify the '''X''', '''Y''' position of a window for the game and Width ('''W''') and Height ('''H''') of the window. | ||
+ | # Go to '''DirectX''' tab. | ||
+ | # Under '''Emulation''', choose the '''primary buffer''' renderer. | ||
+ | # Go to '''Direct3D''' tab. | ||
+ | # Under '''Direct3D tweaks''', check '''Clean ZBUFFER @0.0 fix'''. | ||
+ | # Click '''OK''' to save the settings. | ||
+ | # Minimize DxWnd and launch the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 7 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, 98, ME |
− | |minCPU = Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz MMX |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 150 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 01:39, 10 June 2024
This page is for the original 2000 game. For the reboot, see Kao the Kangaroo (2022).
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Developers | |
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X-Ray Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Titus Interactive | |
Poland | Licomp Empik Multimedia |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
GOG.com | Tate Multimedia |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 8, 2000 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 60 |
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 | Oceania |
Series | Kao the Kangaroo |
Kao the Kangaroo | |
---|---|
Kao the Kangaroo | 2000 |
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 | 2003 |
Kao: Mystery of Volcano | 2005 |
Kao the Kangaroo (2022) | 2022 |
Kao the Kangaroo is a singleplayer third-person platform game in the Kao the Kangaroo series.
Key points
- By default, the PC version utilizes tank controls instead of the camera relative controls used in the Dreamcast port. See Camera relative controls.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | European copies use LaserLock DRM. North American copies use SafeDisc 2 DRM[Note 1]. |
|||
Epic Games Store | Comes pre-configured with dgVoodoo 2.[3] | |||
Humble Store | ||||
GOG.com | Bundled with Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 and Kao: Mystery of Volcano. | |||
Steam | Comes pre-configured with dgVoodoo 2.[4] | |||
ZOOM Platform | Bundled with Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 and Kao: Mystery of Volcano. Pre-packaged with DDrawCompat. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- The ZOOM Platform, Steam, and Epic Games Store distributions include a new configuration tool to replace the CD autorun-exlusive configuration menu of the retail release. The GOG.com distribution lacks this configuration tool, requiring manual editing of
<path-to-game>\kao.ini
.[5]
Essential improvements
Official patch
- The latest version is patch #2. Digital releases are up-to-date.
Skip intro videos
Replace video file[6] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\kao.ini[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2360020/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\kao*.sav[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2360020/pfx/[Note 3] |
- The
*
is the save file number.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For the GOG.com release, windowed mode is already enabled. To disable it, set Windowed to 0 in <path-to-game>\kao.ini . |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use dgVoodoo 2 and choose between 2x-16x under "Texture Filtering". | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo 2 and choose between 2x-8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 125 FPS. |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix[7] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse support. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Requires manually mapping inputs in the options menu. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Camera relative controls
Edit the configuration file[6] |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Game launches in windowed mode
- Tends to occur regardless of the
Windowed
setting of<path-to-game>\kao.ini
.[8]
Use DDrawCompat[9] |
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|
Graphical issues on modern systems
Use dgVoodoo 2[10] |
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Use DDrawCompat |
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Use DxWnd[11] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz MMX | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2360020) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-02-18
- ↑ Depot 2360021 for Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) · SteamDB - last accessed on 2024-02-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-02-18
- Checked via my local installations of all digital releases. The new configuration tool was developed by ZOOM Platform (digitally signed
Configuration.exe
across all versions where it appears), and the GOG.com version released a year before the other three that include it.
- Checked via my local installations of all digital releases. The new configuration tool was developed by ZOOM Platform (digitally signed
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2021-02-16
- ↑ Kao the Kangaroo - Widescreen Tutorial - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Does anyone know how to get fullscreen with Kao 1 and 3?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2024-02-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-02-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Parseus on 2021-02-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Parseus on 2020-10-17