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"Cat Game - The Cats Collector!" is a Simulation game with a good story, fantastic gameplay, amazing visuals, and good music. The game offers a wholesome and humor-filled experience as you collect cute cats and celebrate the holidays with them. However, the game is packed with lots of grinding, disturbing ads, and bugs that may affect the overall experience.

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

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics228 positive mentions

monetization830 negative mentions

The game features adorable cat designs and animations that keep players engaged.
The gameplay is simple and relaxing, making it a great way to pass the time.
The game offers a variety of events and mini-games that add to the overall experience.

The game frequently crashes or freezes, especially after watching ads for rewards.
Once players reach level 10, they are required to pay for daily rewards, which feels unfair.
The chances of obtaining new cats decrease significantly as players progress, making it frustrating to collect them.

monetization
983 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
8%
84%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and functionality of ads. While some appreciate that ads are optional and can provide rewards, numerous users report that ads often crash the game or fail to deliver promised bonuses, leading to a frustrating experience. Additionally, there are complaints about aggressive in-app purchase prompts and the perception that the game increasingly feels like a cash grab, especially as players progress. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the monetization strategy appears to detract from the overall experience for many players.
- “I have not made any in-app purchases while playing, and don't feel like I'm missing out at all.”
- “It's still super pushy with its microtransactions, but what game isn't these days?”
- “I love this game, there is just so many in-app purchases.”
- “The game is fun, but the ads crash the app nonstop and that pretty much completely ruins it.”
- “I have been playing for a long time and I am so sick of the ads that block my device.”
- “The ads are optional for additional coins/spins, which I want, but the ads don't complete so I get nothing, and it freezes the game.”
graphics
436 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
46%
2%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute art style and smooth animations, making the characters and environments visually appealing. However, many users report issues with blurriness, lag, and graphical glitches, particularly when the cats are stationary or during loading screens, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are considered charming and well-designed, the frequent technical problems have led to frustration among players.
- “The graphics are amazing and the cats are adorable!”
- “I love the graphics and the details!”
- “The graphics are adorable, the way each cat is different and cute is my favorite part!”
- “The game is laggy due to in-game notifications that can't be turned off and the graphics tend to be poor and super blurry (especially on Android).”
- “The graphics are literally blurry and bugs abound and there hasn't been a bug fix or update since release, which makes me think they have no developers or seriously don't care.”
- “The graphics keep getting blurry as I play it though.”
stability
411 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
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98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and lagging, particularly after watching ads for rewards. Many players express frustration over losing progress and rewards due to these glitches, which often require restarting the app. While some updates have improved stability, the overall experience remains marred by persistent bugs that detract from gameplay enjoyment.
- “No glitches, no problems, or anything!”
- “This game really suits the machine and graphics and has no glitches. I really enjoy this game; once I have kids, they should play it too!”
- “Also, it runs smoothly and has no glitches.”
- “I used to play this game a lot and I still love it, but ever since June the game started crashing and glitching because every single time I click something, the screen freezes and blacks out for 30 seconds.”
- “The game freezes every time I watch an ad to get more coins.”
- “I absolutely love this game and the concept behind it, but it's so buggy that there is like a 75% chance that I won't even be able to open the app because it just shuts me out.”
gameplay
256 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
54%
11%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simplicity and cuteness, with many players enjoying the charming cat designs and engaging mechanics. However, it faces criticism for being repetitive, slow, and heavily reliant on luck, with some users expressing frustration over bugs, ads, and the overall lack of depth in gameplay. While many appreciate the casual and relaxing nature of the game, others find it tedious and unfulfilling, particularly as they progress.
- “It has a fun mechanic that is diverse enough to keep you playing for a while.”
- “The gameplay is great but the bugs are so bad it makes it impossible to play.”
- “The graphics are adorable, and the gameplay is easy, and the controls are easy and get you further than you'd think.”
- “New cats or not, there simply isn't enough gameplay even with the mini games.”
- “The gameplay itself is boring.”
- “Gameplay is absolutely lacking and not very responsive, and every other forced ad freezes the game!”
grinding
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews indicate that while the game is initially enjoyable and cute, it becomes excessively grindy and tedious as players progress, particularly after level 10. Many users express frustration with the crafting system, long wait times, and the increasing need to spend money to maintain progress, leading to a sense of obligation rather than fun. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “I think a bigger variety for coin grinding would be nice.”
- “It got extremely tedious after a while and the lack of motivation made the fun of it die out quickly.”
- “The crafting system is so tedious especially when you have to start making lots of materials that require other materials in order to be made.”
- “The game really slows down around level 15 as well, as the crafting system becomes extremely tedious and drawn out.”
story
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
77%
7%
The game's story is largely absent, with players expressing frustration over the lack of narrative depth and engaging content. While the gameplay features mini-games and quests, many users find the daily quests increasingly difficult and often impossible to complete without spending money, leading to a sense of grind and dissatisfaction. Overall, the absence of a compelling story and the focus on monetization through daily quests detracts from the overall experience.
- “The whole storyline in the beginning is so put together perfectly.”
- “I love all the different types of cats, and missions and just the overall game!”
- “It's a cute concept, but it's incredibly hard to get any actual cats once you hit the 3rd or 4th story, and crafting supplies over and over again is only entertaining for so long.”
- “No story.”
- “The new daily quests have turned it from a cute casual game into an obnoxious grind, the numerous unaddressed bugs make it a headache to play, and player requests go ignored over and over in favor of brazen cash grabs.”
- “All you do is collect cats...the minigames are boring and it is really hard to collect the cats... my advice would be to add more of a storyline and make it simpler to get cats...”
humor
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the cat characters and their animations to be both cute and hilarious. Many reviews highlight the funny designs and quirky personalities of the cats, making the gameplay enjoyable and entertaining for all ages. However, some users express frustration with frequent in-game purchase prompts, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The cat characters are really cute and the animations along with them are very funny!”
- “This game is so funny and some of the mini-games are addicting if you and your friends start trying to compete with each other. I love the themes and the cats are so stinking cute!”
- “The cats are adorable, cute, and funny!”
music
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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5%
The music in the game is generally described as cute, calming, and catchy, enhancing the overall experience for players who enjoy the game's aesthetic. However, many users report issues with the music cutting out or repeating too frequently, which can detract from the enjoyment. Despite these concerns, the charming soundtrack and sound effects contribute positively to the game's appeal, especially for cat lovers.
- “The music is elegant and the gameplay isn't boring.”
- “The music is really calming and the cats are really cute.”
- “This game is so adorable, it helps me relax with the calming music and the cute kitties there are :3 highly recommended if you're feeling stressed and are a cat lover!”
- “It's cute, but the only thing I would change about the repeating music is that it hurts my head.”
- “One minor nitpick I have is that the music will sometimes cut out, and playing the game without music is a little creepy.”
- “The current music you use is starting to get annoying.”
emotional
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a deeply emotional and wholesome experience, often providing comfort and support through its cute aesthetics and community aspects. While many appreciate the game's heartwarming content and the friendships formed within it, frustrations with certain mechanics, such as the starter pack and long wait times, have led to emotional distress for some users. Overall, the game elicits strong feelings, ranging from joy and connection to disappointment and sadness, highlighting its significant emotional impact on players.
- “Through this game, I've actually made friends and gotten some emotional support that I wouldn't have had if I hadn't been playing this game.”
- “I love this game because when I had to cry myself to sleep, seeing the cats being stupid and cute at the same time made me feel better.”
- “It has simple gameplay but is so great and heartwarming to play; I recommend playing it.”
optimization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant performance issues, particularly on certain devices like the Samsung M21 and Android in general. While some players experience smooth gameplay and good graphics, others face frustrating lag, slow response times, and frequent loading screens, indicating a need for further optimization and bug fixes. Users suggest that reducing unnecessary animations and allowing for performance adjustments could enhance the experience significantly.
- “The graphics are good and it runs smoothly.”
- “Great game, you don't need to pay to play, it's very cute and recently optimized, but even with occasional blurry graphics I had no issue with the game at all.”
- “I love it and it runs smoothly.”
- “Whenever I open a box or switch screens, the performance tanks hard.”
- “The lack of optimization is a serious struggle.”
- “It's very cute and nice to play when you're bored; however, the performance is not good. Simple tasks like pressing buttons take a second or two to register, and the random loading screens also don't help.”
character development
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The character development in the game is highly praised for its adorable and creative designs, which captivate players and enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the thoughtful animations and the satisfaction derived from collecting characters, although some express frustration with the low chances of obtaining certain characters. Overall, the game's graphics and character designs contribute significantly to its charm and appeal.
- “The character designs are too cute and even the decorations are fun to collect!”
- “I was drawn in by the cute character design and thoughtful animations, and hooked by the satisfaction of collecting cats and completing rooms.”
- “The character designs are fantastic and cute, controls are simple, and graphics are good.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I was hoping for more depth in character development, but it feels very one-dimensional.”
- “The characters don't evolve in any significant way, making the experience feel repetitive.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features enjoyable minigames that offer a good level of replayability initially, but players note that it tends to lose its appeal over time, primarily due to the reliance on luck.
- “The minigames are fun and actually have a lot of replayability.”