CAT Interstellar: Recast

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CAT Interstellar: Recast is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Ionized Games and was released on February 4, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

CAT Interstellar: Recast is a short narrative-driven game that puts you in the role of a DOG-VI drone on a mission to terraform Mars. After an accident, you uncover the planet's past while exploring various environments, from orbital platforms to frozen New York, in this atmospheric and immersive experience. This updated version includes enhanced visuals and effects and an extension of the story into the next episode.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Improved graphics and atmospheric music enhance the overall experience.
Exploration is rewarded with secrets and achievements, making the gameplay engaging.
Good voice acting and character interactions add depth to the game.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, framerate issues, and instability.
Gameplay can feel monotonous and lacks depth in storytelling.
The game is very short, lasting only about 1-1.5 hours, which may not justify the price.

story
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling that it lacks depth and completeness, often describing it as a fragment of a larger narrative rather than a fully realized experience. While some appreciate the intriguing premise and visuals, they express disappointment over the limited exploration of the plot and world-building, suggesting that the game feels more like a tech demo than a cohesive story. Overall, players are hopeful for future episodes to expand on the narrative and provide a more satisfying conclusion.
- “Pretty nice, short story of androids and a bot - during the terraforming of Mars.”
- “A very interesting storyline with great visuals and funny voice lines.”
- “The progression of the story makes sense and the pacing isn't too difficult.”
- “As for the plot… well, things are not simple at all… it seems like the developers had a complete 3-hour story and they could fit only one hour of it into the game, so they, without much thinking, just squeezed the first hour of it and released this as a complete game.”
- “As for now, it feels like a ripped out chunk of some story or its first episode, but not like a finished game at all.”
- “As others have mentioned, there is little to the actual story, or for that matter, any meaningful gameplay, with just several tasks to complete like finding some droids that disappeared down the mines and grabbing their data feeds.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the significant improvements and updated visuals, particularly in the recast version. However, some users have reported issues such as bugs, frame rate drops, and outdated textures in certain areas, detracting from the overall experience. While the game utilizes Unreal Engine 4 and offers impressive effects, performance may vary depending on hardware capabilities.
- “I loved his books, so seeing a reference in the introduction to this game saying that the book inspired this short five-chapter story was basically a done deal for me; thankfully I wasn't disappointed in the original and love this recast version, especially as the graphics have had a big overhaul and look so much better than the original.”
- “A very interesting storyline with great visuals and funny voice lines.”
- “Nice visuals and great voice acting kept me engaged and eager to see what was around the next corner.”
- “By all means, the graphics have been updated, but it also introduced a whole lot of bugs, FPS drops, and general instability.”
- “No need to discuss every element in detail, so in short: graphics – usual Unreal Engine 4, though if you leave the story path and decide to explore locations, you are likely to encounter textures from the year 2005.”
- “I did have to drastically lower my graphics settings for the recast version; it seems my GTX 970 won't cut it for Unreal Engine 5 games.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as atmospheric and intriguing, though players noted that only one composition played throughout the entire experience, which is not included in the official soundtrack available on YouTube. Despite the limited variety, the melody is appreciated for its quality.
- “The atmospheric music really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “I don't know what's on the soundtrack lying on YouTube, but both it and the melody I had during the game are nice.”
- “The music is strange, as there's an OST video on YouTube, but I only had one composition playing throughout the whole game, which isn't even in that soundtrack.”
- “Music – also strange, YouTube has an OST video, though I had only one composition playing during the whole game which is not even in this soundtrack.”
- “I don’t know what’s the soundtrack lying on YouTube but both it and the melody I had during the game are nice.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the atmospheric music and find it impressive, others feel it fails to convincingly evoke a sense of being in space or on Mars, describing it as lackluster.
- “The atmospheric music really enhances the experience.”
- “I was really impressed with the atmosphere in the game.”
- “Atmosphere – meh, so-so, you don’t feel like you are in space or on Mars.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a hovering mechanic rather than traditional walking, which some players feel does not significantly enhance the experience. However, the inclusion of achievements adds a layer of depth, extending the gameplay and providing additional goals for players to pursue.
- “The achievements add a layer of depth to the gameplay, extending the experience and keeping it engaging.”
- “Gameplay consists not just of walking but also includes hovering above the ground, which adds a unique twist to the movement mechanics.”
- “Gameplay – in this case, it consists not of walking but rather hovering above the ground, though it changes nothing.”
- “Achievements extend gameplay a bit.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging storyline and impressive visuals, complemented by amusing voice lines that enhance the overall experience.
- “A very interesting storyline with great visuals and funny voice lines.”