Kao the Kangaroo
Kao the Kangaroo stands as a defining action title on the Game Boy Advance. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Titus
- Released
- 2001
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (991)
- Last updated
Kao the Kangaroo Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kao the Kangaroo on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Kao the Kangaroo Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kao the Kangaroo on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Kao the Kangaroo" GBA longplay 2001
Kao the Kangaroo Cheat Codes
12 community-curated cheats for Kao the Kangaroo. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
00004679+000A+10000F94+0007 -
Invincible
330037A0+0001 -
Infinite Lives
33001800+0063 -
Infinite Health
33001C60+000F -
Max Flags
330055A0+0063 -
Infinite Gloves
330036E0+0063 -
Max Coins
8300184C+03E7 -
1-Hit Death (Bosses)
330035D0+0000 -
Super Speed
330037BA+000F -
Push Select For More Time (Bonus Level)
D0000020+0004+3300387E+0000+D0000020+0004+330037BA+0000 -
Have Bonus Key Full
33002998+0004 -
Press Select To Fly
74000130+03FB+830037DA+00FF
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kao the Kangaroo released?
Kao the Kangaroo was released in 2001 for the GBA.
Who developed Kao the Kangaroo?
Kao the Kangaroo was developed by Titus, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Kao the Kangaroo support?
Kao the Kangaroo is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Kao the Kangaroo?
Kao the Kangaroo is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kao the Kangaroo for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kao the Kangaroo runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kao the Kangaroo in the browser?
No. Kao the Kangaroo streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kao the Kangaroo?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Kao the Kangaroo work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Kao the Kangaroo this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Kao the Kangaroo. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
