Kakapo Run - Endless running adventure

Embark on an action-packed mission to rescue endangered birds while dodging predators and exploring beautiful New Zealand landscapes.

2.2.1 Version
1.5 Score
182K+ Downloads
In-game purchases License
3+ Content Rating

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PROS

Educational about endangered species.

Fun and engaging gameplay.

Positive message promoting wildlife conservation.

Adorable graphics and character design.

Ability to collect feathers for upgrades.

No ads during gameplay.

Provides interesting facts about Kakapos.

Opportunity to donate to a conservation fund.

Endless mode for additional arcade action.

CONS

Game lags and freezes frequently.

Glitches prevent progress after tutorial.

Requires social media registration to access last level.

Limited lives impact gameplay experience.

Too many obstacles make it frustrating for new players.

Difficulty scaling may become monotonous.

Unresponsive controls during play.

Lack of a continue option upon failing a level.

Issues with the donation feature not functioning properly.

Kākāpō Run is a free-to-play endless-runner created by On the Edge in partnership with Māori iwi and New Zealand conservation groups. You control a roly-poly, flightless kākāpō—the world’s heaviest parrot—on a desperate dash from invasive predators (stoats, rats, dogs, cats) to the safety of Sanctuary Island. Every run you make, every feather you collect, and every trivia question you answer contributes to real-world kākāpō protection efforts.

💁 KEY FEATURES

Conservation-First Gameplay

• Storyline mirrors actual threats: only ~250 kākāpō remain.

• Authentic audio: deep “booming” mating calls recorded on Whenua Hou.

• Loading-screen facts & impact points teach players about habitat loss, predator control, and breeding programs.

Endless Running Action

• Four hand-painted New Zealand biomes:

– Primeval Rainforest

– Rugged Coastline

– Alpine Tussock

– Suburban Wellington

• Dynamic obstacles: tumbling rocks, log bridges, road cones, and predator ambushes.

• Day–night cycle with shifting weather (rain, mist, aurora) for fresh visual variety.

Power-Ups & Currency

• Feathers = soft currency. Spend on skins, hats, and trail effects.

• Rimu Seeds = hard currency. Trade for revive hearts, score multipliers, or skip predator encounters.

• Mystery crates drop temporary shields, magnetised seed clusters, or slow-motion “Bullet Time”.

Social Competition

• Global & Friends Leaderboards reset weekly.

• One-tap score sharing on Facebook, Twitter, Discord.

• Challenge codes let friends race identical seed-generated maps for true skill comparison.

Second-Chance Quiz

• When you crash, answer a three-option kākāpō trivia question.

• Correct = instant revive with 50 % speed boost; incorrect = watch ad or spend seeds.

💁 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Swipe Gestures

– Up = jump (hold for higher leap)

– Down = slide under low branches or swooping hawks

– Left / Right = switch three lanes

– Double-tap = wing-flap dash (consumes one rimu seed)

Upgrade & Customise

Home → Shop → Skins

– Classic Green, Aurora Glow, Retro Pixel, Māori Koru patterns.

– Each skin gives a small passive perk (magnet radius, speed, or coin multiplier).

Home → Upgrades

– Magnet Duration +1 s (max 10)

– Feather Value +5 % (max 50 %)

– Revive Hearts (carry up to 3)

💁 ADVANCED STRATEGIES

• Feather Farming: stick to Coastline biome—long straightaways with few low obstacles.

• Predator Timing: stoats lunge at 2-second intervals; count “one-Mississippi” to jump precisely.

• Quiz Memorisation: questions repeat after 50 runs—learn the 30 most common facts for free revives.

• Marathon Runs: enable battery saver in Settings to dim particle effects and extend play sessions.

👀 Ready to flap, dash, and save a species? Download Kākāpō Run today—every swipe helps keep the “owl-parrot” booming for generations to come!