BeYourCat

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BeYourCat is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by HKBOI and was released on September 15, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

“Be Your Cat” is a live-action interactive game, and we want players to experience something different in this game. The player will be the first person to change and influence the people around him through their accidental acquisition of superpowers, several young, beautiful women with different styles. The game itself has a lot of tentative things, for example, the game will have more choices, s…

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

emotional7 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game features a unique premise that explores themes of power, vulnerability, and choice within a romantic context, offering a thoughtful narrative experience.
The character designs are visually distinct and engaging, with a diverse cast that adds depth to the interactions and story.
The branching choices and multiple endings encourage replayability, allowing players to explore different emotional outcomes and moral trajectories.

The English translation is poorly executed, leading to confusion and a lack of clarity in the story and character interactions.
The pacing can be uneven, with some dialogue sequences dragging on and certain storylines feeling abrupt or underdeveloped.
Technical issues, such as the need to disconnect from the internet to start the game and poor audio quality, detract from the overall experience.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
The story is presented as a nuanced exploration of relationships and personal growth, using a dating simulation framework to delve into themes of power, love, and consequence. However, many reviewers criticize its convoluted narrative, poor character development, and lack of meaningful player choices, which detract from the overall experience. While the minimalist audiovisual style aims to keep the focus on the story, technical issues and a disjointed plot leave some players feeling frustrated and unable to fully engage with the narrative.
- “At first glance, it may appear to be a typical dating simulation with anime-inspired visuals and multiple romance options, but beneath the surface lies a story about how sudden and unexpected power can reshape personal relationships and self-perception.”
- “Rather than turning this concept into an action-driven narrative, the story uses it as a lens through which to examine love, temptation, and consequence.”
- “The characters react not just to your words but also to your behavior over time, creating a sense of cumulative consequence that lends the story more weight than a typical linear romance plot.”
- “The story is nonsensical, lacks a timeline branch feature that other games in the genre have, and the audio is pretty terrible with actors' voices echoing all over the place.”
- “I frankly do not recommend this game because of the lack of meaningful impact from the player's decisions, lack of logic on how the endings are achieved, and disjointed story and scenes that do not make for believable nor enjoyable romantic relationship developments.”
- “The story - you will not be able to follow along as an English speaker as it is incredibly convoluted, and the character development is really poor, just adding random characters along the way with little to no backstory as to why they are there.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively explores emotional depth by placing players in morally complex situations that evoke empathy and reflection, rather than relying on grand spectacle. Its branching choices and multiple endings allow for varied emotional outcomes, while subtle visual cues enhance the narrative's emotional tone. However, some dialogue may disrupt pacing, yet the overall focus remains on quiet storytelling and the exploration of themes like emotional dependency and regret.
- “The game’s premise places the player in the shoes of an ordinary individual who gains limited superhuman abilities, prompting a series of moral and emotional dilemmas.”
- “This thoughtful approach sets it apart from many titles in its genre, opting for reflection over fantasy fulfillment, and quiet emotional tension over grand spectacle.”
- “It tackles issues such as emotional dependency, desire, regret, and the boundaries between power and intimacy.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay of beyourcat emphasizes narrative-driven interactivity, primarily through dialogue choices that influence relationships and story progression. While the unique premise of transforming into a cat adds an intriguing layer, some players may find the limited mechanics and contained experience unsatisfying, particularly if they seek more extensive gameplay options. Additionally, language barriers may hinder enjoyment for non-Chinese speakers.
- “The primary mechanic revolves around dialogue choices that shape your relationships and gradually alter the story’s direction.”
- “The premise of the protagonist being forced to turn into a cat is a novel and interesting idea explored in gameplay.”
- “For players seeking deeper mechanical systems or a longer playtime, the experience might feel too contained.”
- “Probably Chinese speakers can enjoy this game, but there is a list of story-related reasons alongside gameplay and translation issues that just make it where I really can't recommend this game.”
- “In terms of gameplay, beyourcat stays close to its narrative roots, offering limited but meaningful interactivity.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game features a blend of gentle melodies for personal moments and ambient tones for introspective scenes, but the rapid looping of the background tracks can be distracting. Additionally, the lack of individual music volume control limits the player's ability to customize their audio experience.
- “The sound design follows a similar philosophy: the soundtrack alternates between gentle, melodic tracks during personal moments and more ambient tones during scenes of introspection or tension.”
- “The looping of the background music goes by too fast, meaning that the sound instantly loops every 3 seconds instead of giving some sort of buffer to reset.”
- “You can't even adjust the music volume; there's only the master volume.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of beyourcat feature typical anime-inspired visuals characteristic of modern visual novels, enhanced by a unique atmospheric quality that complements its deeper narrative themes. While it may seem like a standard dating simulation at first, the art style effectively supports the exploration of complex personal relationships and self-perception.
- “Aesthetically, beyourcat embraces the conventions of a modern visual novel while adding a distinctive touch of atmosphere.”
- “At first glance, it may appear to be a typical dating simulation with anime-inspired visuals and multiple romance options, but beneath the surface lies a story about how sudden and unexpected power can reshape personal relationships and self-perception.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
- “The character designs feel generic and uninspired, which detracts from the overall appeal of the game.”
- “The environments are bland and lack detail, leaving the game feeling lifeless and uninviting.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's branching choices and multiple endings enhance replayability by allowing players to explore various emotional outcomes and moral paths. However, some players feel that certain storylines are underdeveloped, which may limit the depth of the replay experience.
- “The branching choices and multiple endings encourage replayability, as players can explore different emotional outcomes and moral trajectories, from compassionate connection to manipulation and regret.”
- “Additionally, while the branching system adds replay value, some outcomes can feel abrupt or underdeveloped, suggesting that certain storylines could have benefited from more expansion.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in beyourcat is enhanced by its modern visual novel aesthetics, featuring cleanly drawn character portraits and diverse backgrounds that evoke a range of emotions, from cozy interiors to evocative cityscapes that align with the narrative's mood shifts.
- “Aesthetically, beyourcat embraces the conventions of a modern visual novel while adding a distinctive touch of atmosphere.”
- “The character portraits are cleanly drawn with expressive designs, and the backgrounds range from cozy interiors to atmospheric cityscapes that reflect the shifting moods of the story.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in the game is criticized for being weak and convoluted, with the introduction of random characters lacking sufficient backstory, making it difficult for players, especially English speakers, to follow the story effectively.
- “The story is incredibly convoluted, making it difficult for English speakers to follow along. The character development is really poor, introducing random characters with little to no backstory as to why they are there.”
- “Character development feels rushed and shallow, leaving players disconnected from the characters and their motivations.”
- “The lack of meaningful character arcs makes it hard to invest in the story, as characters often feel one-dimensional and forgettable.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game often stems from the lag during choice loading, leading to awkward and prolonged character interactions that create unintentionally funny moments. Players find these instances of unnatural behavior amusing, adding a unique comedic element to the experience.
- “The game has a regular amount of lag, particularly when the choices are loading, which creates hilariously awkward moments when characters stare at each other or do something very unnatural for uncomfortable periods of time.”