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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable art and character designs that are beautifully drawn, enhancing the overall experience.
- It's a lighthearted and cute visual novel that provides a fun and relaxing gameplay experience, perfect for those looking for something casual.
- The characters are lovable and the dialogue is humorous, making it an enjoyable read that warms the heart.
- The storyline feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more substance and connection between characters.
- Gameplay can be repetitive and lacks meaningful choices, making it feel like a series of episodic moments rather than a cohesive narrative.
- Some humor may not resonate with all players, particularly in the portrayal of sensitive topics like OCD, which could be seen as trivializing.
- story56 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story is described as cute and light-hearted, featuring a romance-comedy narrative with animal transformations, though it lacks depth and complexity. While some players enjoyed the charming art and humor, many felt the plot was underdeveloped and predictable, with limited routes available for exploration. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on its visual appeal than on delivering a compelling storyline.
“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.”
“What exactly is going on? I asked myself as I clicked my way through the 'comedic' yet unmemorable choices, and some vague, tortured attempts at story and romance with this spineless, wibbling cat.”
“It doesn’t have a deep story or anything of the sort.”
- humor30 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as light and fluffy, with engaging dialogue and lovable characters that can elicit smiles and laughter. While some players found the humor to be hit-or-miss, with certain aspects feeling bland or not particularly funny, others enjoyed the comedic elements and found the story to be entertaining and cute. Overall, the humor adds a charming layer to the experience, appealing to those who appreciate a whimsical narrative.
“It's absolutely adorable and funny.”
“The side story and epilogue had me rolling on the floor laughing!”
“The dialogue is absolutely hilarious.”
“As someone who knows people with OCD, I can tell you that it's not funny.”
- music10 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 of the experience. Players particularly enjoy the quirky presentation and relaxing tracks, such as "Under the Stars," which contribute to the game's beautiful atmosphere and character appeal.
“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.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as unexciting and lacking depth, with reviewers emphasizing that the primary value lies in the art and story rather than the interactive elements. While the art is considered cute, the overall experience is seen as bland, with humor and characterization falling short of expectations. For those seeking more engaging gameplay, additional content like the "sheep's path" package is recommended.
“Fair price; I would get the package with the sheep's path if you want more gameplay.”
“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.'”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their breathtaking designs and gorgeous artwork, enhancing the overall experience of the game. The art style effectively conveys the characters' personalities, contributing to the immersive quality of the narrative.
“They consist of breathtaking graphics and scenery designs.”
“I like the art style and the characters' personalities throughout the rather short tale.”
“The artwork is gorgeous as well.”
- emotional2 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 having minimal attachment and emotional resonance, likened to "feebly drying puddles." This results in a superficial experience that fails to engage players on a meaningful level.
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the character designs are exceptional, contributing positively to the overall character development in the game. However, there is no specific mention of narrative or emotional growth within the characters themselves.
