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Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
Join Koa and her best friend Napopo on an action-packed adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, manoeuvre dangerous environments, and explore a series of dazzlingly different landscapes on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.
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Try Hard Guides
Jul 24, 2023
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is a fantastic platformer that will captivate audiences of all ages with its engaging gameplay and nostalgic charm. Whether players choose to embark on a leisurely journey or seek out thrilling challenges, this game caters to both casual gamers and avid speedrunners. With its optional difficulty settings and intricately designed levels, Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara provides an immersive experience that keeps players hooked from start to finish. As a loving tribute to classic platformers, this game pays homage to the genre’s rich history while adding its own unique twists and surprises. Undoubtedly, Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara will be hailed as a remarkable title that leaves a lasting impression in the hearts of platformer enthusiasts worldwide. Try Hard Guides was provided with a PC review copy of this game.
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Gamezebo
Oct 19, 2023
Koa and The Five Pirates of Mara is perhaps a little twee for older gamers, but anyone that’s after a fast paced platformer should check this out. Score: 4 out of 5 Gastro Force Another retro themed first person shooter, but sadly this one doesn’t do much to stand out from the crowd. Based around infiltrating and exploring an alien’s insides, the visuals and level designs are reminiscent of Wolfenstein 3D in their simplicity.
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ThisGenGaming
Aug 11, 2023
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is a platformer straight out of the PlayStation 2 era and whether that is a good or bad thing is up to you to decide. While the gameplay and visuals are pretty basic, I enjoyed running and jumping through these levels for the few hours that they lasted. If you enjoyed Summer in Mara and wanted more of that world and characters or just want an accessible 3D platformer perfect for the summer time then this isn’t a bad choice. *Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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NintendoWorldReport
Jul 24, 2023
Overall, I think that Koa and the Five Pirates is a great reworking of the Summer in Mara world and characters. Being a 3D character platformer just makes the gameplay feel fast-paced and welcoming. Like I stated, for younger players this is a great introduction to these types of games if you’re looking for something that might be even more accessible than Mario. For platforming veterans there’s some decent challenge in getting gold medals in every stage, but other than that it might feel a bit too simple. The game might be unpolished in a few places, but there was very little that hampers the gameplay experience. Leaving the door open for future Mara adventures, I think that these characters really lend themselves to different genres and experiences. Even if I didn’t pick up on many of the callbacks to Summer in Mara, I could tell that the developers really like these characters and this world they’ve created. Perhaps it’s time to explore the RTS or RPG genre in Mara?
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