Cat Girl
- August 28, 2017
- 夢かき屋
- 8h median play time
In "Cat Girl," Ginka, a SWAT officer by day, transforms into the agile Silver Cat at night to retrieve a stolen gem. This AVG features a 100,000-word script, multiple choices, and various endings, along with voice-over work by notable CVs like Chipo, Yuya, Jun, Mimori, and Mikami. Trading cards will be available when sales criteria are met.
Reviews
- The game features decent art and voice acting, which some players found enjoyable.
- It offers a unique niche experience for fans of BDSM and extreme content, catering to specific kinks.
- The game is very cheap, making it accessible for those interested in its themes.
- The English translation is extremely poor, filled with grammatical errors and typos, making it difficult to follow the story.
- The game is riddled with bugs and error messages that disrupt gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The content is highly disturbing and may not be suitable for all players, as it focuses on non-consensual themes and torture.
- story24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story of the game has been widely criticized for being poorly written, cliché, and riddled with bugs that disrupt the experience. Many reviewers noted that the translation is subpar, further detracting from the narrative, which is often described as mediocre and lacking depth. While some appreciated the potential for multiple endings and the initial premise, the overall consensus is that the story fails to engage and is overshadowed by technical issues.
“In terms of story, I started a game about a cute cat burglar who gets caught by an evil dominatrix.”
“The story can end in two different ways.”
“At the end of the day, this is a 79p game that does fall short because of the bugs, but the story and art style are very nice and should provide a few hours of entertainment for you, so it's well worth it.”
“The story is poorly written; there are free visual novels on Steam with better plot, character development, and exposition than this.”
“A buggy, censored, poorly translated mess with mediocre art and a story that takes too long to get going.”
“Bad translation, bad story, bad bugs.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their nice visual art style and character design, with a clear HUD and realistic physics engine enhancing the experience. However, some users feel that the artwork is limited and fails to convey a sense of sex appeal, and the overall presentation is marred by poor translation and bugs. Despite these shortcomings, the visuals contribute positively to the game's entertainment value.
“The visual art style and design for the main character are nice, and the HUD is clear.”
“The visuals are pleasing; the game has quite a bit of complex puzzles, but it's nothing too hard. The open world aspect is just amazing, and the physics engine feels realistic.”
“At the end of the day, this is a 79p game that does fall short because of the bugs, but the story and art style are very nice and should provide a few hours of entertainment for you, so it's well worth it.”
“One reason is that the artwork and the terrible machine translation simply lack the ability to communicate sex appeal.”
“The cutesy (and kinky) artwork is not worth the slog through such a banal story.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging story and character development typical of adult visual novels, though players may initially struggle with mechanics and encounter distracting error messages. The interface features a charming text box HUD with useful functions like auto text and fast forward, but the limited history button detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, perseverance can lead to enjoyable gameplay as players become accustomed to the controls.
“You may have a hard time at first, but don’t give up; it will be much better once you get used to the mechanics and controls, and you will have a lot of fun.”
“Mechanically, the text box HUD is quite charming, sharing the main character's theme with an inbuilt fast-paced auto text function, a fast forward button, and possibly the game's weakest design element: the history button, which only shows a handful of previous text lines rather than allowing the player to scroll back through the text.”
“The game is broken in a few ways, and you will get error messages galore during gameplay, which can be more than a little distracting.”
“Mechanically, the text box HUD is quite charming, sharing the main character's theme with an inbuilt fast-paced auto text function and a fast forward button. However, the game's weakest design element is the history button, which only shows a handful of previous text lines rather than allowing the player to scroll back through the text.”
“The gameplay is a typical adult visual novel in design, focusing on initial story and character introductions long enough to build a foundation before plunging into adult scenes. It has a variety of side characters that could possibly be built upon in further sequels, but the most focus is on Ginka and the mistress of the Kurobara household.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and poor translations, which detract from the overall experience. Users describe it as a "mess," indicating that these problems severely impact gameplay and immersion.
“A buggy, censored, poorly translated mess with mediocre art and a story that takes too long to get going.”
“Buggy as hell, terrible translation.”
“It's buggy.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game primarily stems from its poorly executed translation, which users find amusing despite its flaws. While the story and content are criticized, the laughable quality of the translation provides some entertainment, making it a mixed experience for players. Overall, the humor is unintentional and often derived from the game's shortcomings.
“The translation is humorously bad in places but can be understood at least.”
“This is a bad story with decent lewds, but the duwang quality translation made me laugh for nearly 3 hours.”
“With the translation issues and the laughable censors, I can't recommend this... if they release an uncensor patch, it might be playable without laughing your a** off during the ero scenes, though the translation might give you some chuckles.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being poorly executed, with some users noting that free visual novels on Steam offer better plots and character arcs. While the main character, Ginka, is visually detailed and serves as a focal point, the overall writing and character exposition fall short of expectations.
“The story is poorly written; there are free visual novels on Steam with better plot, character development, and exposition than this.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“While the visuals are appealing, the unoriginal character design detracts from the overall experience, leaving the characters feeling one-dimensional.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users note that the game offers some replay value, suggesting that while it may not be highly replayable, there are elements that encourage players to revisit it.
“The game offers significant replay value, with multiple paths and endings to explore.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and character interactions.”
“I love how the game encourages you to try different strategies, making every run unique.”
“The game has some replay value, but it quickly becomes repetitive.”
“After completing the main story, I found little incentive to replay the game.”
“While there are different endings, they don't significantly change the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered forgettable, serving primarily to set the mood for each scene, which is typical for a visual novel. However, the main title and silver cat theme received some praise, with players expressing a desire to download it.
“The music perfectly complements the atmosphere of the game, enhancing the emotional depth of each scene.”
“I found the soundtrack to be incredibly engaging, with memorable themes that linger long after playing.”
“The main title theme, 'Silver Cat,' is a standout piece that I wish I could download and enjoy outside of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some users experiencing smooth performance while others encounter significant lag and frame rate drops, suggesting that further improvements are needed for a more consistent experience across different hardware setups.