Captain Pawsome

About

"Captain Pawsome" is a 2D fishing game where you play as a cat sailing the ocean on a ship. Clean up the polluted waters, catch various types of fish, and manage your own shop to upgrade your vessel and gear. Customize your cat, craft items, and embark on a charming adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a gorgeous art style and a cute variety of underwater environments, making exploration enjoyable.
It offers a fun and relaxing gameplay experience, especially for casual players who enjoy item collection and customization.
The fishing mechanics, while occasionally glitchy, provide a rewarding challenge that can be satisfying once mastered.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
There has been a lack of updates or communication from the developers, raising concerns about the game's future support.
Gameplay can feel tedious and clunky, with poorly optimized mechanics that detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The story is generally considered bland, with minimal dialogue and a simplistic narrative focused on fishing rather than character interactions. While some players found it enjoyable enough to complete, describing it as a cozy experience with a clear beginning, middle, and end, others noted its corny elements and lack of depth. Overall, the game offers straightforward missions and progression, appealing to those who prefer a light, casual storyline.
- “I enjoyed this game enough to play the story through to completion.”
- “You're a cat who goes on a fishing adventure, and you have to upgrade your fishing rod and boat to progress through the story quests.”
- “Story is bland and dialogue is rare.”
- “I would call it a cozy game for people who don't necessarily love endless sandboxes; they want a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end.”
- “As to the storyline, it does have that bit of story there, but it's more about fishing than getting along with your neighbors.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
Gameplay is primarily centered around fishing mechanics, which offer a casual and enjoyable experience once mastered, despite some players finding them occasionally wonky. However, the game suffers from unfinished elements, such as the clothing mechanic, and some users find aspects like boat building tedious and unenjoyable. Overall, while the fishing provides a rewarding challenge, other gameplay elements detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is very casual and fun once you figure out the fishing mechanics.”
- “The fishing mechanics can be a bit wonky, but I think that's exactly what makes it really enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay mechanic (fishing) gets its variety from obstacles to work around and avoid, a mechanic that rewards painstaking care and patience.”
- “Gameplay is tedious and not fun.”
- “The clothing mechanic is unfinished and that affects the fashion master achievement.”
- “That being said, there's still a lot that I didn't like about this game related to the boat building mechanic.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous minor glitches and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Despite a desire to provide positive feedback, many users express disappointment due to the lack of updates since release, which has left the game feeling unstable and unpolished.
- “I want to leave a positive review, but the game is a buggy mess and there have been no updates since release.”
- “And buggy as hell.”
- “There are some glitches.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game is described as pleasant and relaxing, complementing the stunning art and overall theme. However, reviewers feel that there is a limited amount of music, leading to repetitive looping, which detracts from the experience. Comparisons are made to the music in "Spiritfarer," particularly during boat navigation.
- “The art is stunning and goes very nice with the overall theme + nice relaxing music.”
- “It's pleasant music, but way too little of it looping.”
- “They went cheap on the music.”
- “Is the music similar to Spiritfarer when you drive your boat?”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating rather than excessively grindy, leading to a gameplay experience that lacks enjoyment and relaxation.
- “Gameplay is tedious and not fun.”
- “It's not relaxing, it's frustrating and tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the fishing minigame, which is central to the gameplay, has been widely criticized for being poorly executed, leading to unpredictability and frustration for players.
- “The fishing minigame (the heart of the game) is so poorly optimized and honestly, unpredictable and frustrating.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their gorgeous art style, highlighting the visual appeal and artistic quality that enhances the overall experience.
- “The game features a gorgeous art style that truly captivates the player.”
- “The visuals are stunning, showcasing a gorgeous art style that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are remarkable, with a gorgeous art style that brings the world to life.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogue that embraces a lighthearted tone, ensuring it never takes itself too seriously. This approach contributes to an enjoyable and entertaining experience for players.
- “The game features funny dialogue that doesn't take itself seriously, making every interaction a joy.”
- “I love the humorous dialogue; it adds a lighthearted touch that keeps the game entertaining.”
- “The witty banter and clever jokes throughout the game really enhance the overall experience.”