Kao The Kangaroo: The Crystal Caverns Walkthrough

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Here it is, after all that platforming, after all the crystal collecting, you have reached Kao The Kangaroo's final stage: The Crystal Caverns. This stage will make sure to have you engage with a number of familiar platforming setups. However, it isn't afraid to throw in a few new tricks while it is at it.

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Alongside the familiar dark crystal platforming and rail riding segments, you will now be contending with moving grappling hooks. Not to mention a variety of unique puzzles. The Crystal Caverns is a stage that coils around itself. It has a level structure that allows you to explore different segments in an order of your choosing. It is also crammed with collectibles. Which, of course, we are happy to help you locate.

You will begin this stage in a narrow tunnel. Head down the tunnel and you will enter a room with a barred door on your left and on your right. Grab the fire orb and burn the plank barring the door on your right. Once you enter into the next area, jump across the gap. The first crystal (1/13) is just below the fire orb. Use the fire orb to destroy the giant spider web.

Now, climb up. You will encounter a series of falling platforms. Take the leftmost path. This path will lead you to two crystals (2/13 and 3/13). Once you get to the room the path leads to,you will see some carts filled with dark crystals to your left. Climb them like a set of stairs and acquire another crystal (4/13). You will see a wall of tablets. Hit the tablets until the lines connect. Once you do so, the wall will open up and a treasure chest will be revealed.

From the chest, hop up above and grab another crystal (5/13). Then, use the nearby fire orb to heat the boiler in the