Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara

Chibig · Jul 27, 2023

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · PS4 · Xbox One · Switch

Everyone10+

About

Join series favorite Koa and her friend Napopo on an action-packed journey through the world of Mara! Traverse wild islands, dodge cunning traps, and defeat the knarrrrrliest pirate bosses in this loving tribute to classic platforming adventures. Unlock an archipelago piece by piece. From sandy beaches to bubbling volcanoes, there’s no shortage of charming and colourful islands to visit, each one chock full with secrets and collectibles. Each level offers beautiful visuals rich with detail and depth. Relax and unwind - or knuckle down and challenge yourself! From newcomers to speedrunners, Koa and the Five Pirates is a buccaneering adventure for all.

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Critic reviews

NintendoLife
Mitch Vogel · Aug 09, 2023
7.0
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara isn’t exactly a bold reinvention of the 3D platformer, but it repeatedly proves that it’s got it where it counts. Smooth controls, decent level variety, and lots of collectibles all make this one a fairly easy recommendation, even if it is a little simplistic looking.
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NoobFeed
JustAnotherJake · Aug 08, 2023
7.5
The game isn’t super long but offers a good amount for what the game is. To add to that, there are different goals with collectibles and goal times for each stage. Then having the option to blaze through stages with the roll jump or take things more casually with the standard run allows for different play styles for different scenarios. It is this that makes the game stand out above some of the other indie-developed 3D platformers. It is this that the developers should take into the heart when making either more for this game or their next project, as they have a strong foot in the ground with Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara.
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GamesCreed
Rexifirus Nightshade · Aug 07, 2023
6.0
Overall, Koa and The Five Pirates of Mara is an adorable game that is trying its hardest to pay homage to the old mascot platformers of the past, but sadly doesn’t get there and instead lands flat on its face. The game is definitely not for the hardcore platformer fan but is instead a great game to give to their younger sibling so that they can get a taste of the genre or develop a rage-quitting habit.
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Root Nation
Denis Koshelev · Aug 05, 2023
8.0
Brimming with summer vibes and positive energy, Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is the platformer for people who, like me, never tire of this genre. Varied environments, the cutesy protagonist, and solid music make it a no-brainer. But I am not sure that the fans of Summer in Mara will find it all that enticing. It’s a different game in more ways than one, for better or worse.
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GameSpew
Kim Snaith · Aug 01, 2023
7.0
Its bite-sized levels have been put together well, and even if some sections are a little on the frustrating side, you’ll likely be determined to see it through to its end. At a bargain price, it’s well worth picking up if you’re a fan of 3D platformers.
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Way Too Many Games
Leo Faria · Aug 01, 2023
6.0
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is, sadly, just another bog standard 3D platformer that does very little to stand out from the deluge of platformers available on the Switch. Not featuring the same gameplay loop as its predecessor makes it a hard sell for fans of Summer in Mara, and being so canonically tied to a farming simulator also makes it a hard sell for platformer enthusiasts looking for another hidden gem on the Nintendo Switch. Add in average-at-best visuals, music and level design, and what you get as a result is just a very middle-of-the-road game that fails to appeal to anyone.
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