Anicon: Animal Complex - Cat's Path
- August 2, 2016
- Zeiva Inc
Get on Steam"Anicon: Animal Complex - Cat's Path" is a visual novel game where players uncover the mysteries of a dreamlike world filled with anthropomorphic animals. The story follows the protagonist, a cat named Sakura, as she navigates through a web of intrigue and interpersonal relationships. Gameplay involves making choices that affect the direction of the story, encouraging multiple playthroughs for different outcomes.
Reviews
- The game features adorable art and character designs that are beautifully drawn, enhancing the overall experience.
- It offers a lighthearted and cute story that is perfect for those looking for a relaxing and fun visual novel.
- The music is cheerful and catchy, contributing to the positive vibes and enjoyment of the game.
- The storyline feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it seem rushed and episodic.
- Some characters and their traits, such as OCD, are treated lightly, which may be off-putting to some players.
- Gameplay is minimal, with little impact from player choices, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction with the overall experience.
- story28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story is generally described as cute and light-hearted, featuring charming characters and whimsical plots, though it lacks depth and complexity. While some players enjoyed the humor and romance, others found the narrative to be predictable and underdeveloped, particularly due to the limited paths available. Overall, the art and presentation are praised, but the story's execution leaves some players wanting more substance and variety.
“The story plots are well written.”
“This is a romance-comedy story about people who can turn into animals (or is that animals who can turn into people?), loaded with sheer, undiluted adorableness in plot, dialogue, and art.”
“Zeiva's art is beautiful, the story is light and funny.”
“The plot overall for the whole game was lacking; the beginning of the game suggested some depth, and then it sort of vanished.”
“Suffice to say, the reviewer stating 'you're paying for the art and story, not gameplay' was right, although I personally would amend it to 'paying for the art, not the gameplay or the story'.”
“I do feel that parts of the story weren't fleshed out enough, but I guess that's because it's only one route and will be alleviated once the other character's routes are ready.”
- humor15 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as light and cute, with engaging dialogue and lovable characters that can evoke smiles, though some players found it lacking in depth or consistency. While not everyone found the humor to be particularly strong, many appreciated the charming and fluffy nature of the story, with some moments eliciting genuine laughter. Overall, the game offers a mix of adorable humor and entertaining interactions, appealing to those with lower expectations for comedic depth.
“Playing this VN is just like watching a romantic shoujo anime; there's the trademark events (the protagonist-is-sick day, the scary Halloween festival), the funny characters (everyone with a sprite), and most of all, it's very, very fluffy.”
“Lovable characters and humorous, engaging dialogue.”
“The side story and epilogue had me rolling on the floor laughing!”
“As someone who knows people with OCD, I can tell you that it's not funny.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its cheerful and catchy soundtracks, which enhance the overall positive vibe and beauty of the game. Players particularly enjoy the quirky presentation and find the acoustic track "Under the Stars" to be a standout, providing a relaxing experience that complements the adorable characters.
“The soundtracks are very cheerful and totally give out a lot of positive vibes.”
“The music is fun and catchy.”
“The game itself is very beautiful, with adorable characters and a quirky (in a good way) soundtrack, and the way it is presented will leave you wanting more backstory on all of the characters.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered unexciting and lacks depth, with reviewers emphasizing that the primary value lies in the art and story rather than the interactive experience. While the art is described as cute, the overall gameplay experience is seen as bland and not particularly engaging.
“Fair price; I would get the package with the sheep's path if you want more gameplay.”
“The gameplay is unexciting, but the art is cute enough in most cases.”
“Suffice to say, the reviewer stating 'you're paying for the art and story, not gameplay' was right, although I personally would amend it to 'paying for the art, not the gameplay or the story'.”
“Tl;dr version: story is cheerily bland, gameplay is unexciting, art is cute enough in most cases, humor/romance/characterization are not exactly lacking but a little dissatisfying.”
“If you do buy this, you're paying for the art and story, not gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their breathtaking designs and gorgeous artwork, effectively showcasing the art style and character personalities throughout the game's narrative.
“They also consist of breathtaking graphics and scenery designs.”
“I like the art style and the characters' personality throughout the rather short tale.”
“The artwork was gorgeous as well.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth, with characters described as unengaging and superficial, resulting in minimal attachment from players.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive designs, highlighting the creativity and detail that enhance the overall experience.
