Kao the Kangaroo: Oh! Well

I was initially excited to see if Tate Multimedia had done something drastically different with this DLC to extend its longevity. When it boils down to it though, it is five short levels tacked on to the game to extend it to twenty overall. Unfortunately, it is one of those one-and-done events though with little reason to go back through any of the levels unless you’re trading back through for extra collectables.

The Kao the Kangaroo: Oh! Well DLC is both a trick and a treat. The new levels may be short in length, but they certainly pack a punch, as they are both frustrating and irritating, but overall simply brilliant. I didn’t expect five of the hardest platforming levels I’ve played all year to be found in Kao the Kangaroo and I absolutely loved it. These extra levels are pound-for-pound worth it, just for the sheer delight I got for finishing a level after multiple restarts, and while the additional costumes are purely cosmetic, they round out the package nicely.

Kao's first expansion barely packs any punch.

If you enjoyed Kao the Kangaroo and are looking for more content then the Oh! Well DLC provides just that even though it's short.

Although the levels present within the DLC Oh! Well are entertaining and expand the game a bit more, they don't measure up or deliver on anything that was promised, resulting in poor and short-lived content for a somewhat high price for what is included.

Kao the Kangaroo returns playing it safe, preferring to establish a solid base rather than start branching out into concepts right away, which is perfectly acceptable. With a humble entry, it has high and low points, yet it can't help but be in the portfolio of genre lovers for several fun sessions.