A Street Cat's Tale 2: Outside is Dangerous
- June 1, 2023
- PPIYO STUDIO
Get on SteamA Street Cat's Tale 2 follows Cinnamon, who wanders out the window in pursuit of a butterfly. It is a Sokoban-based, narrative-led puzzle adventure game about the struggles of stray cats.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly cute and perfect for cat lovers, featuring adorable art and a heartwarming story.
- There are significant improvements in visuals and quality of life compared to the first game, making gameplay more enjoyable.
- The game offers a therapeutic experience with engaging side quests and a dynamic storyline that evokes strong emotions.
- Saving progress can be frustrating as it requires going to bed, and pop-up notifications sometimes get stuck, hindering gameplay.
- The early game can feel rough and tedious, especially with inventory management and puzzle-solving before gaining necessary upgrades.
- The combat mechanics are lackluster, relying on repetitive button mashing, which may detract from the overall experience.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its engaging and hopeful narrative, featuring a charming protagonist and a variety of interesting side quests that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the emotional depth and artistic presentation, although some express frustration with the limited community support for tips and the potential for tedious gameplay. The possibility of multiple endings adds intrigue, though some players are uncertain about the outcomes based on their progress.
“I'm loving the storyline so far!”
“A wonderful game with so many cats and a great story—almost making me cry. All the side quests are interesting and fun to do; the meows and all the cats are adorable!”
“The story in this game, unlike the first, is a lot more hopeful and uplifting, with the protagonist always having a smile on their face and always wanting to help out (even if it does mean committing a bit of crime).”
“Most of my time playing this game is spent living and surviving day to day rather than progressing through the missions.”
“The gameplay is a lot more dynamic and fun to play (no more hard deadlines for the story) but does get tedious at some points.”
“I love the story so far but I do have one problem after I do chapter 2 and find Marshel.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, with players expressing a mix of frustration and nostalgia that leads to tears, indicating a deep connection to the story and characters.
“Pretty cool, made me cry, not out of sadness but frustration of not ever being able to find Stoat.”
“A great sequel/prequel to a game that made me cry.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the dynamic and enjoyable gameplay that eliminates strict story deadlines, though some find certain aspects of grinding to be tedious at times.
“The gameplay is a lot more dynamic and fun to play, but it does get tedious at some points.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its dynamic and enjoyable nature, with the removal of strict story deadlines enhancing the experience; however, some players find it can become tedious at times.
“The gameplay is a lot more dynamic and fun to play, with no more hard deadlines for the story.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making each session enjoyable.”
“The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
