ARMORED KITTEN
- September 30, 2017
- Ducat
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamAwesome side scroll action about Cute and Deadly Kitten with a double shotgun!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and mindless gameplay, perfect for casual play sessions.
- Cute concept of an armored kitten with a variety of weapons and upgrades.
- Great for passing time with a chaotic and humorous atmosphere.
- Extremely repetitive gameplay with little variation in missions and objectives.
- Poor localization and translation issues, with some text remaining in Russian.
- Lack of challenge and depth, making it feel like a grind rather than an engaging experience.
- story35 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its extreme repetitiveness, with missions feeling nearly identical and merely scaled in length as players progress. Many reviewers noted that the narrative is loosely tied to the gameplay, leading to a grindy experience where players must repeatedly complete the same mission types to advance. While some found enjoyment in the game's mechanics and upgrades, the overall lack of variety in missions detracted significantly from the storytelling experience.
“Its affordable, gory as all hell, and has all of them uncensored swears; also, it has a decent story and good animations for such a cheap game, it's amazing.”
“Alright, just got done finishing the story.”
“If the Doom guy was a cat, this would be his story!”
“Every mission is basically the same thing, and the missions between acts are just scaled versions of each other, making them feel repetitive.”
“The story is not tied to the missions, which makes the gameplay feel disconnected and uninspired.”
“There are a few different mission types, but you'll see them all in the first area, leading to a lack of variety as the game progresses.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a chaotic, mindless experience reminiscent of classic arcade shooters, featuring repetitive missions and simplistic mechanics. While some players enjoy the casual, fun nature and variety of weapons, many find it becomes tedious and monotonous after a short period, with a lack of depth and innovation leading to boredom. Overall, it serves as a decent time killer for those seeking straightforward gameplay, but it may not satisfy players looking for more complexity or challenge.
“It is really just Doom but you are a cat; the gameplay is the same, really fun and chaotic.”
“Good time killer with plenty of unlockables and simple but solid gameplay.”
“Casual, no-frills dual-stick (or WASD + mouse) top-down shooter featuring a cute kitten, fluid gameplay, lots of gore, and some funny pop-culture references.”
“Gameplay is an incredibly shallow arcade/console-like affair of blasting waves of enemies as you move along each 2D level, that's it.”
“The gameplay is also incredibly boring and repetitive; it's just the same few 'kill [certain type of enemy]', 'move this many tiles to the right', or 'protect [x person/object]' quests over and over again with the exact same enemies with a few color palette swaps.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay is very very simple and repetitive.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the low-quality, simplistic, and cartoony 2D visuals reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, particularly for a PC title. There are no options to adjust resolution or customize settings, leading to frustration among gamers accustomed to higher graphical standards. While some players appreciate certain visual effects, the overall impression is that the graphics lack the polish and depth expected from modern PC games.
“I would like to start off by congratulating this game on its excellent graphics, but apart from that, I was completely dissatisfied.”
“+ graphics are nice”
“Funny fast-paced shmup with good effects and graphics.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is predominantly rock/metal, creating an atmospheric and energetic backdrop that many players enjoy while engaging in gameplay. However, the limited variety of tracks leads to repetitiveness, causing some players to mute the game after a short period. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its intensity, it would benefit from additional tracks to enhance the experience.
“Top mini-game with different weapons, stages, atmospheric retro-flair + metal music.”
“Great music to rock out to as you're blowing away space mutants.”
“Totally metal soundtrack, broh!”
“Overall it's a fun and enjoyable game to lose a few hours in but would benefit from some new levels, music, and missions.”
“The music is rock/metal; it's kind of doom-ish, but after 1 hour of play, I muted the game and had my own music on. It uses almost the same music on every level, so it gets dull fast.”
“Although you get annoyed by the 1 or 2 songs playing in the background, since they are very few songs.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for becoming tedious and repetitive after a short period, with players noting a lack of variety in missions and an excessive number of required tasks, such as defeating hundreds of enemies. While some find initial enjoyment and addictive qualities, the overall consensus is that the grind quickly turns into a frustrating endurance test, diminishing the fun factor.
“It becomes fantastically tedious after an hour or so, made worse by the utter lack of variety.”
“Some of the later missions are absolute slogs, tedious exercises in endurance that long outstay their welcome.”
“The missions became even more tedious, as the already frustratingly long 'kill x enemy 300-400 times' would turn into 800+, with said enemy only being available to kill for a short portion, forcing you to push on for longer and longer periods until your brain would liquify.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by its lighthearted, cat-themed parody of classic shooters, featuring amusing pop-culture references and quirky elements like armored kittens. While the initial comedic appeal is strong, some players feel that the humor loses its charm as the gameplay progresses, leading to a sense of boredom as objectives become repetitive and intermission texts cease to entertain. Overall, it offers a fun, casual experience but may not sustain its comedic momentum throughout.
“Look, I get that this game is meant to be funny and not taken too seriously.”
“Nice and very funny game at the best price ever!”
“Casual, no-frills dual-stick (or WASD+mouse) top-down shooter featuring a cute kitten, fluid gameplay, lots of gore, and some funny pop-culture references.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting a poorly optimized experience that strains even basic systems, leading to a dull and repetitive gameplay that fails to justify its cost, even at a discount.
“However, what you get is a poorly optimized, incredibly dull and repetitive experience that, even at a discount, is not really worth it.”
“The game's optimization is also quite poor, and thoroughly taxes some simpler systems.”
“Very poorly optimized.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized for its $5 price tag, which many users feel is not justified due to the game's defects and shortcomings. However, some appreciate the absence of additional DLC or microtransactions, highlighting a preference for straightforward pricing in a market filled with free, higher-quality alternatives.
“Definitely fun for meditating/time killer... at least it doesn't have a 12+ DLC or microtransactions.”
“Armored Kitten has the cash grab price of around $5 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While some users appreciate the added replay value from completing the campaign on harder difficulties, others feel that the game lacks significant replayability and fails to offer engaging content for multiple playthroughs.
“Completing the campaign on harder difficulty adds significant replay value.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that encourage multiple playthroughs.”
“But there's nothing cat-like about it, and there's almost zero replayability.”
“Campaign level progression is complete, and the harder difficulty adds little to the replay value.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its engaging mini-games, diverse weaponry, and stages that evoke a nostalgic retro flair, all complemented by a dynamic metal music soundtrack.
“The game features a top mini-game with various weapons and stages, all wrapped in an atmospheric retro flair complemented by metal music.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, blending nostalgic visuals with a powerful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
“Each stage is designed with unique elements that contribute to a captivating atmosphere, making every moment feel engaging and dynamic.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have reported that the game's flash graphics can induce feelings of sickness, impacting their emotional experience negatively, particularly within the first hour of gameplay.
