Bubbles the Cat
- April 11, 2019
- Team Cats & Bears
Get on Steam"Bubbles the Cat" is a platformer game with 125 levels across six worlds, offering multiple objectives and powerups that change Bubbles' abilities. The game features tight controls, customizable cat appearance, adjustable difficulty, and bonus levels, with an upbeat electronic soundtrack. It contains no microtransactions and offers additional game modes and secrets to unlock.
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Reviews
- Charming pixel art graphics and pleasant soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
- The one-button mechanics are easy to learn but provide a challenging gameplay experience, making it addictive and rewarding.
- Great level design with a variety of challenges and power-ups that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The difficulty spikes in later levels can become frustrating and may feel unfair, especially when requiring pixel-perfect precision.
- Some levels are visually busy, which can distract players and lead to mistakes.
- While the game is accessible, the high skill ceiling may deter casual players from fully enjoying the experience.
- gameplay29 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet engaging one-button mechanic that allows the cat to move forward automatically, requiring only precise timing for jumps. While easy to learn, the game presents a challenging experience as players strive for maximum completion through clever level designs and power-ups that enhance the platforming experience. Overall, the responsive controls and varied gameplay themes contribute to a rewarding and accessible platforming adventure.
“The one-button platforming mechanics are really tight and well designed - it feels super responsive.”
“This mechanic is easy to learn, but hard to master - evidenced when you reach the later levels and the challenge requires real accuracy, timing, and determination!”
“Clearing a level within the par time whilst collecting all tokens requires perfect timing, a strong understanding of the mechanics, and lots of perseverance.”
“The cat moves by himself and the only input needed is the jump button, but don’t be fooled – the game demands the right timing for jumps and there are a lot of power-ups that spice up the gameplay and are essential for beating levels.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and pleasant, complementing the charming pixel art and animations. Each world features distinct tunes that enhance the vibrant atmosphere, making the gameplay experience enjoyable and engaging. Overall, the soundtrack, along with delightful sound effects, contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The artwork and music are lovely too - each world feels rich and colourful, with their own distinct design and tunes.”
“Also worth mentioning that the music is super catchy as well!”
“Challenging, yet not frustrating, you'll adore the music and the cute little meows that will keep you company during the whole adventure.”
“The background music is pleasant, but it lacks variety and can become repetitive over time.”
“While the sound effects are enjoyable, the music doesn't quite match the game's atmosphere and feels out of place.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming pixel art style, featuring graceful animations and vibrant, colorful worlds that enhance the overall experience. The artwork is complemented by a lovely soundtrack and sound effects, creating a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic gaming. Players appreciate the intuitive interface and the game's ability to balance simplicity in controls with challenging gameplay.
“The artwork and music are lovely too - each world feels rich and colorful, with their own distinct design and tunes.”
“A wonderful game with a cute pixel art style and plenty of challenge despite the simple controls.”
“[b]Bubbles the Cat[/b] has very charming graphics, a great soundtrack, an intuitive interface, rebindable controls, Steam Cloud, and full controller support.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Replayability is a strong point of the game, allowing players to engage in short sessions while also encouraging them to revisit levels to achieve full completion by unlocking and collecting "stars." This design promotes both casual play and deeper exploration of the game's content.
“Replayability is a positive factor of the title since you can easily use the game in short sessions, but as anticipated, to complete the 'stars' of each level, you can repeat the same once unlocked.”
