A Wild Catgirl Appears!
- January 4, 2016
- NewWestGames
Get on Steam"A Wild Catgirl Appears" is a romance visual novel where you join the coding club in high school and create a catgirl ninja game, only to have the catgirl appear in real life. With multiple routes and the new addition of Eiko, a new catgirl character, there are over 6 hours of gameplay and additional content like achievements and trading cards. A 64-bit OS is required to play.
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Reviews
- Cute characters and a charming premise, especially for fans of yuri and catgirls.
- Offers a light-hearted story with themes of acceptance and individuality.
- Great sprite artwork, particularly for the character designs, which adds to the overall appeal.
- The story is very short and lacks depth, with only a few choices that lead to predictable endings.
- Inconsistent art quality between character sprites and CG scenes, which can be jarring.
- Technical issues such as bugs, typos, and a frustrating user interface detract from the overall experience.
- story28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its brevity and lack of depth, often feeling that it could benefit from more character development and richer plotlines. While some found the narrative enjoyable and lighthearted, others criticized it for being bland and mainstream, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction, especially regarding the limited routes and character interactions. Overall, the game is seen as a fun visual novel for those who appreciate simple stories, but it falls short for players seeking a more engaging and complex narrative experience.
“I think that if you like that kind of story-based game, you should enjoy it.”
“The story is short and enjoyable.”
“This is a fun game; it's cute, happy, positive, upbeat, and it's totally a feel-good game with a simple story that you will absolutely love.”
“The downside of the low price tag is its very short - takes about 50 minutes to do a playthrough, and there isn't much depth to the story or characters.”
“Artwork aside, I would normally still recommend a visual novel like this, but the story itself was bland and mismatched.”
“Sorry, the story was too mainstream for me.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cute sprite artwork and character designs, while others criticize the inconsistency and pixelation, especially at higher resolutions. Users note that the overall art style is charming but lacks polish, with issues like blurred graphics, unresponsive buttons, and occasional display hiccups detracting from the experience. While some find the artwork acceptable, those prioritizing high-quality visuals may be disappointed.
“Great sprite artwork - both in-game characters and chibis.”
“I rather liked AWCA, and its art style has definitely improved recently.”
“The character art looks solid, especially for what looks like the first release by this group, but the backgrounds and variation of artwork could be improved.”
“Cute game, but I wouldn't recommend it if art style is important to you.”
“No options at all, only 3 saves, bad drawings (some of the pictures have a different art style, were pixelated, and some were even stretched).”
“One thing that kind of took away from the graphics was the fact that I played it at the maximum available resolution (1600x1200) and the graphics looked to be scaled up to meet that resolution, which made them kind of blurred/pixelated.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some players finding the title screen track annoying and noting a lack of background music during certain stretches. However, others appreciated the well-made and fitting soundtracks, particularly enjoying the chiptune song that played during the credits, despite some repetitiveness. Overall, while not memorable for everyone, the music was generally considered decent and pleasant.
“Finally, the music in this game was surprisingly pleasant.”
“I particularly liked the chiptune song that played over the credits.”
“The music is decent as well, though a little repetitive.”
“Don't remember any of the soundtracks except the extremely annoying one when you start the game.”
“The music on the title screen was quite annoying, but the novel was well drawn and the story was long enough to get into.”
“There were some fairly long stretches of the game that did not have any background music, which was disappointing, but the music that was there was well made and fit the game very well.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally seen as light and cute, with some players finding it genuinely funny, while others appreciate its comedic value in a more ironic sense. Overall, it is recommended for those looking for a quick, amusing experience, despite its mixed quality.
“The game is funny.”
“Overall, it's a quick funny game and it was probably someone's starting project, so I can't complain too much.”
“Wow, never has a game made me laugh so much, to put it simply:”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a touching romance and a relatable protagonist, providing an emotional experience that, while not overwhelmingly intense, still resonates with players. It offers a more subdued emotional journey rather than a dramatic rollercoaster.
“The romance was touching and the protagonist was relatable.”
“Overall, I don't think anyone who is considering this game is expecting it to be an edge-of-your-seat, tour-de-force emotional rollercoaster (although there is a physical rollercoaster in this game).”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, providing only about an hour of enjoyment, primarily due to its appealing character designs, though the quality of the CG art could have enhanced the experience.
“In the end, AWCA doesn't have much replay value, but for a few pounds, it gave me an hour of cute girls. I just wish the CG had been as good as the sprites.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, as once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
“After finishing the game, I found that there was no real reason to play it again, which was disappointing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, poorly integrated art, and a variety of text-related problems.
“Very buggy, poorly mixed art, and loads of text issues.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is generally viewed as lacking, with many users expressing disappointment in the depth and growth of the characters throughout the game.
“Character development is lacking depth and complexity.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the story.”
“There is minimal growth or change in the characters, making it hard to connect with them.”
