Cat city
- September 27, 2023
- Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Cat City" is a free hidden objects game where you search for cats and secrets in a bustling city to improve their lives and restore faith in humanity. The city has 7 buildings with 3 rooms each, and the story is filled with secrets. You can use hints and a magnifying glass to help with your search.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun seek-and-find design with a charming cat theme that many players enjoy.
- The art and music are well-received, contributing to an engaging atmosphere during gameplay.
- The hint system is unlimited and recharges quickly, helping players navigate the challenging hidden object mechanics.
- The main city scene has very small graphics and cats, making it frustratingly difficult to find items without relying heavily on hints.
- The magnifying glass feature is ineffective, and the lack of a zoom function adds to the game's difficulty.
- The dialogue and story elements are poorly executed, with confusing text and excessive verbosity that detracts from the overall experience.
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being confusing and poorly translated, making it difficult for players to engage with the narrative. Many found the font choice and presentation challenging to read, leading some to skip the story altogether, despite it providing a decent backdrop and atmosphere. Overall, while the story has potential, its execution detracts from the experience for many players.
“The storyline, while skippable, offers a decent backdrop, and the music, albeit a bit eclectic at times, provides a pleasant atmosphere.”
“I did however find the controls intuitive and easy to use, enjoyed the level structures (with the bonus items on each level) and liked the story aspect.”
“If you create a zoom in (mouse wheel) and change the fonts, and the way the story is written, then you're all set!”
“This one has a story with it, but it honestly makes no sense - probably due to poor translation, but at least it's a little extra something for the game.”
“On a different note, the story is quite heavy, dreary, and verbose... and it's using a terrible (but original) font in white letters over mostly pale blue backgrounds.”
“I got a very basic understanding of what the story was about, but it was only the case after reading the same thing paraphrased around 8 times total.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a beautiful art style, particularly in the depiction of cats, but are marred by small sizes that may strain sensitive eyes and hands. Additionally, the font design is criticized for being unappealing, contributing to an overall mixed reception regarding the visual presentation.
“The art style is beautiful and the cats are well hidden.”
“Although the art style is beautiful, I feel like this game has more cons than pros.”
“The game is really, really good and I would recommend it to others, but be warned about the small graphic issues if you have sensitive eyes or hands as you will be clicking things a lot.”
“It feels impossibly long and the font isn't pleasing from a graphic design standpoint.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an innovative magnifying glass mechanic that enhances the search experience by allowing players to focus on small areas, making it easier to spot hidden cats. However, some users find the mechanics frustrating, particularly the zoom feature and the need for precise clicking, which can detract from overall enjoyment and make certain parts of the game feel unsolvable without hints.
“Game has an innovative magnifying glass mechanic which adds a fresh layer of excitement to the search process, focusing your attention on small areas and making cat-spotting a breeze.”
“I don't really know, maybe if the zoom mechanic would get fixed to something different from that magnifying glass, the game would be more enjoyable because the base city part is really just unsolvable without the hints.”
“👎🏻 Frustrating game mechanics.”
“Exploring the buildings in the city adds depth to the gameplay, though some hidden cats require precise clicking skills.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere, though it can be somewhat eclectic. It complements the exciting adventure and engaging art, enhancing the overall experience despite the storyline being skippable.
“The art is great, the music is good, and the adventure for finding things is exciting!”
“The storyline, while skippable, offers a decent backdrop, and the music, albeit a bit eclectic at times, provides a pleasant atmosphere.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a decent, albeit skippable, storyline that serves as a backdrop, complemented by an eclectic yet pleasant musical score.
“The storyline, while skippable, offers a decent backdrop, and the music, albeit a bit eclectic at times, provides a pleasant atmosphere.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is currently limited for experienced players, as it can be completed in just an hour or two. However, the potential for future building additions may enhance its replay value significantly.
“For experienced hidden object enthusiasts, completing the game may take just an hour or two, but the potential for future building additions could elevate its replay value significantly.”
