Platforms
- PCJul 28, 20156.9playscore6.27 Critics6.9242 Players
- PlayStation 4Jul 28, 20157.0playscore6.115 Critics8.4990 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMay 29, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.049 Players
- PlayStation 3Jul 28, 2015NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.0448 Players
- Nintendo Wii UJul 28, 20156.9playscore6.310 Critics7.8532 Players
31 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
In your adventures as Kay you ride boars, rescue animals, solve some interesting puzzles, and even befriend a dragon! Though the plot and dialogue are lacking, the combat gives a unique edge to this platformer. But with so much to compete with on the Switch, this game doesn’t really stand out in the crowd.
Julia Gomez · Jun 06, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewLegend of Kay felt dated in 2005, back when the PS2 platforming renaissance was already fading, so its transition to Wii U - and now Nintendo Switch - brings with it all the same tropes that were already out of fashion long before its inception. Anniversary's combat offers something of a saving grace, with plenty of depth to be found with its combos and warping, but you’ll have to contend with camera issues and poor voice acting while you’re at it.
Dom Reseigh-Lincoln · Jun 04, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWhen the credits eventually roll, players are left with the declaration “We’ll be back!” It may be seen as one of the lesser desired HD remasters, but that clearly signals Nordic Games intent. As a younger generation laps up Legend of Kay Anniversary‘s tale, we can only hope that the next adventure on the horizon proves to be a more memorable one.
Alex Seedhouse · Oct 13, 2015 Reviewed on Wii URead full reviewSmelly animal puns aside, Legend of Kay Anniversary gets many things right. The platforming is superior to many of its competitors during its original release and still holds up today. Adding in some adventure game elements and contemplative combat to the mix makes Kay’s legend worth experiencing The game looks and performs great. It is obvious that there was care put in to this remaster. Fans of the original title should absolutely experience this version and as well as all fans of 3D platformers.
Addison Webb · Aug 17, 2015 Reviewed on Wii URead full reviewLegend of Kay Anniversary reworks a solid PS2 game onto more modern hardware, but doesn’t do much with the hardware to make the game better. It’s still got a lot of pacing issues and the fetch quests are dull. The core story is too thin and the quests come off as a way to pad the experience instead of a way to make it better. The graphical sheen added to the characters is bizarre, but the soundtrack is genuinely good.
Jeremy Peeples · Aug 15, 2015 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewLegend of Kay Remaster is a game for platforming fans of a retro era. While it looks much better and runs really smooth, the camera is problematic and the voice acting is hard to stomach. That being said, there is a charm that Legend of Kay brings with it, and I’m glad I was able to finally experience it in its most definitive form.
Justin Celani · Aug 07, 2015 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewI understand it’s completely different from Legend of Kay Anniversary and probably has a different audience entirely (in that is has one at all). But whereas New ‘n’ Tasty feels like a love letter to its origins, Legend of Kay feels confused and restricted by its source. I honestly feel that this game could’ve been actually re-made, brought into modern times, and been successful. As it is, though, it’s just further fodder for the anti-remake resistance.
Gil Almogi · Aug 07, 2015 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewIt's clear from the get-go that Legend of Kay was a labour of love, and this shines through in this re-release; despite showing a few wrinkles here and there the game stands up surprisingly well by modern standards. If you're a fan of the ever-broadened 'action-adventure' genre this is something you should seriously consider. Think of it this way: bad games don't often get HD re-releases (with notable exceptions such as Night Trap).
Alex Olney · Aug 07, 2015 Reviewed on Wii URead full reviewAt the end of the day Neon Studios did a great job of beautifying Legend of Kay, and I’m sure many of the more frustrating areas are a walk in the park for those who have beaten it all the way through before. That being said, if you’re new to Legend of Kay, be warned: this is a kid’s game that will have you wanting to pull your hair out at times.
Nicholas Plouffe · Aug 05, 2015 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewOverall, even though Legend of Kay Anniversary is a flawed game, I still found myself enjoying it a fair amount. Yes the combat is substandard, and the camera is generally awful, but it just has some of that old-school 3D platformer charm that is missing from a lot of the more modern entries in the genre.
Rich · Aug 01, 2015 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
Community Reviews
- Rated on Wii U
- Rated on PS3
About the game
Full of fond allusions to old martial arts films and pop culture quotes, Legend of Kay - Anniversary is both an incredibly funny game and a challenging action-adventure for young and old alike.