Ruqayyah Snyder
Crossy Road is an arcade game that involves a range of characters, including animals, crossing the road while avoiding obstacles. The game features an Australian update that introduces several Australian animals as playable characters, including the koala, kangaroo, platypus, echidna, kookaburra, wombat, dingo, cockatoo, emu, and emu goose. These characters can be obtained through in-game purchases, the prize machine, or by completing specific tasks, such as swiping left and right while playing as one of the Australian animals to unlock the crab. Additionally, there are secret characters released as part of the Australian update, like the Drop Bear, which can be obtained for free but are challenging to find.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of new animals in the Australian update | 16 |
| Animals included | Emo Goose, Kangaroo, Platypus, Echidna, Kookaburra, Wombat, Koala, Dingo, Cockatoo, Emu, Disco Zoo Elephant |
| Secret characters | Drop Bear, Andy Sum, Ben Weatherall, Matt Hall |
| How to unlock secret characters | Play as each developer's favourite character and get a high score |
| How to unlock Drop Bear | Swipe left and right many times when playing as an Australian animal |
| How to find Drop Bear | Sitting in a tree, at a random point along the road |
| How to unlock Andy Sum | Play as the Mallard |
| How to unlock Matt Hall | Play as the Lucky Cat |
| How to unlock Ben Weatherall | Play as the Dark Lord |
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Koala
The Koala is one of the playable mascots in Crossy Road, added as part of the Australian Update. The Koala's design is inspired by its real-life counterpart, featuring a blue-grey coat, a dark nose, and claws. Its appearance is similar to the Drop Bear, another Australian character in the game, but the Koala has larger eyes and paler fur.
When playing as the Koala, the usual Grasslands are replaced by a desert landscape. The Koala faces enemies such as the Eagle and the Crocodile. Additionally, the Drop Bear, a fictional Australian marsupial, poses a unique threat. Resembling a koala, the Drop Bear attacks by dropping from trees, instantly killing the player's character. However, this attack can be avoided by staying away from trees or playing as a non-Australian mascot.
The Koala can be obtained in two ways. Players can either purchase it for $0.99 or try their luck at the Prize Machine, where it costs 100 coins.
The inclusion of the Koala in Crossy Road reflects the game's Australian theme and showcases the diverse wildlife associated with the country.
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Emo Goose
In the game, Emo Goose can be seen wandering around the map, seemingly lost in thought and struggling with emotional turmoil. When the player taps the screen to make the goose move, it drags its feet along the ground, conveying a sense of sadness and reluctance.
Despite its emo personality, Emo Goose is just as susceptible to the dangers of the road as any other character in Crossy Road. It has to navigate busy roads, dodging cars and trucks, and leap over rivers and logs to avoid meeting a watery end.
Players can unlock Emo Goose by spending 100 coins in the game's prize machine. It adds a unique and quirky element to the game, offering a contrast to the more typical animal characters. Emo Goose has become a memorable character in the Crossy Road universe, providing a light-hearted take on emo culture and giving players a chance to embrace their inner emo bird.
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Kangaroo
The Kangaroo is one of the Australian animals featured in the game Crossy Road. It is a playable mascot based on a real kangaroo, an Australian marsupial that feeds on plants. The in-game Kangaroo is light brown, with a pale belly, darker brown feet and paws, a tongue sticking out, and wide-open eyes on the side. When playing as the Kangaroo, the grasslands are replaced by the desert, and the crocodiles are present as enemies. The Drop Bear and the eagle also appear as enemies. The eagle will snatch the Kangaroo if it stays idle for too long. The Kangaroo can be obtained for 100 Coins in the Prize Machine or purchased for $0.99/£0.67.
The Australian Update, released on 17 January 2015, added a desert-like terrain and 16 new characters, including the Kangaroo. This update brought a particularly Australian twist to the game, introducing other Australian animals such as the koala, platypus, wombat, and more.
The Kangaroo is a unique character in Crossy Road, with its own set of challenges and obstacles. The desert terrain and enemies like the Drop Bear and eagle present new gameplay mechanics and increase the difficulty. Players must be cautious of the Drop Bear, as it will end their run if they get too close, and they must also avoid staying idle to prevent being snatched by the eagle.
The Kangaroo's jumping ability is also noteworthy. During gameplay, the Kangaroo travels by jumping extra high, which adds a distinct gameplay dynamic compared to other characters. This jumping ability may provide advantages in navigating the terrain and avoiding obstacles, contributing to a different playing experience.
Overall, the Kangaroo in Crossy Road accurately represents its real-life Australian counterpart while offering players a fresh and challenging gameplay experience. Its inclusion in the Australian Update alongside other Australian animals enhances the game's diversity and provides players with a unique perspective on Australia's iconic wildlife.
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Platypus
The platypus is one of the 16 new Australian animals added to Crossy Road as part of the Australian Update. The platypus is a playable mascot that can be purchased for $0.99/£0.67 or obtained for 100 coins on the Prize Machine. Its appearance is based on that of a real platypus, with shades of brown feathers, a brown tail, a blue-grey beak, and matching feet. When playing as the Platypus, the grasslands are replaced by the desert, and the game makes a slapping sound when hopping. Crocodiles and the Drop Bear are present as enemies. If the Platypus or any other Australian mascot gets too close to the Drop Bear, they will die.
The Drop Bear can be unlocked by playing as an Australian character, finding a tree with the bear in it, and letting it drop on you. The other Australian animals in Crossy Road include the kangaroo, koala, echidna, kookaburra, wombat, dingo, cockatoo, emu, and the elephant from Disco Zoo.
The game also features five secret characters, which can be unlocked by getting a high score while playing as each of the developer's favourite characters. To unlock Andy Sum, one of the creators of the game, you need to play as the Mallard. To unlock Matt Hall, another creator, you need to use the Lucky Cat. And to unlock Ben Weatherall, the third creator, you should play as the Dark Lord. When you die, you should see a "Great Score" screen before unlocking your new character.
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Echidna
The echidna is a playable character in Crossy Road, added in the Australian Update. In the game, the echidna is a brown ball of spikes with a long tongue, resembling a mix of a beaver, a platypus, and an anteater. In reality, the echidna is an egg-laying Australian animal with a spiny back, a long snout, and claws. Its body is brown with tan spines, and its eyes are on the side of its head, rather than the front. Its long tongue can catch ants, and in the game, the player can control the echidna to eat ants using its tongue. The echidna can be obtained for 100 coins from the Prize Machine or purchased for $0.99/£0.67. When playing as the Echidna, the Grasslands are replaced by the Desert, and the Drop Bear, Eagle, and Crocodile will appear.
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Frequently asked questions
There are 16 new Australian animals in Crossy Road, including the Emo Goose, Kangaroo, Platypus, Echidna, Kookaburra, Wombat, Koala, Dingo, Cockatoo, Emu, and the Drop Bear.
The Drop Bear is a rare character released in the Australian update that can't be obtained through the Prize Machine. To unlock the Drop Bear, you must first buy or win one of the other Australian animals. Then, swipe left and right multiple times while playing as that animal when you're on the sand. This will reward you with the Drop Bear when you next die in the game.
The Echidna can be obtained for 100 Coins on the Prize Machine or purchased for $0.99/£0.67.
Some other secret characters include Purple Bloop, Yeti, Hipster Whale, Snow King, and Dragon Rider.
