Cat Lady
- October 17, 2019
- Rose City Games
Get on Steam"Cat Lady" is a casual simulation game where players manage a cat cafe while searching for a forever home for a variety of stray cats. Customize your cafe, care for the cats, and complete quests to make your customers and feline friends happy. With a variety of cats, customization options, and relaxing gameplay, Cat Lady is a purr-fect choice for animal lovers.
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and delightful music, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is fun and varied, with different cats offering unique abilities that encourage players to adapt their strategies.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game.
- The game is currently in Early Access and suffers from bugs and balancing issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Controller support is lacking, making it difficult for players who prefer using gamepads, and there are limited customization options.
- Some players find the room layouts and enemy mechanics frustrating, leading to a less satisfying gameplay experience compared to similar titles.
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and engaging quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the addition of multiple music themes for each stage, which adds variety and keeps the experience fresh. The cohesive aesthetic, including the delightful soundtrack, contributes to a fun and immersive atmosphere that many find enjoyable enough to warrant purchasing the soundtrack.
“I love the music in the game, which makes going on run after run after run even more fun than it already is.”
“The music is catchy, and with the latest patch, they even added several music themes for each stage (very handy if you're like me and tend to die again and again before you get good at this game).”
“The music is delightful, and I'll be buying the soundtrack when they release it.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a few runs.”
“While the game has a cohesive feel, the music doesn't stand out and often fades into the background.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience as much as I hoped.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game features a charming and distinct art style that many players love, contributing to its fun and engaging gameplay. However, it suffers from a lack of polish, with numerous bugs and issues, particularly regarding the visibility of projectiles that blend into the game's colorful aesthetics. Overall, while the graphics are appealing, they require significant refinement to enhance the gaming experience.
“This game has a super cute art style and is an all-around fun roguelite adventure with a bit of challenge and charm.”
“It's got a distinct art style that I love, and the gameplay is very fun and engaging.”
“I enjoy the aesthetic of the game and the soundtrack is absolutely bopping.”
“Overall, I love the art style and content, but it needs some really heavy polish work and there are a lot of bugs.”
“My problem is the projectiles, which are colored the exact same as that biome's aesthetic. This makes those rare occasions where a shot comes from off-screen particularly deadly, as the blending of colors makes it hard to notice when a threat comes from that direction.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet engaging controls that provide an entertaining experience from the outset, enhanced by unlockable abilities and cats that encourage varied play styles. The cohesive integration of art, music, and mechanics contributes to a fun and challenging atmosphere, making it enjoyable without being overly frustrating.
“Simple but engaging controls make this game entertaining from the start; the different abilities and cats that can be unlocked allow for even more variability in gameplay and force you to change your style depending on which you're using. The art and music are wonderful as well, making for an excellent all-around experience.”
“It's got a distinct art style that I love, and the gameplay is very fun and engaging.”
“The art, the music, and the mechanics all have a cohesive feel which is fun and unforgiving without being frustrating.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, bolstered by a steady influx of new content. Its roguelike elements and charming aesthetics contribute to an engaging experience that encourages players to return.
“Decent amount of replayability, with a constant stream of new content being added.”
“Roguelike with replay value and cuteness overload is what you get out of Cat Lady.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, as once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied content makes replaying feel tedious.”
“After a few playthroughs, the game becomes repetitive and fails to offer new challenges or experiences.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being genuinely funny and well-timed, with players highlighting the effective integration of art, sound, and writing that enhances the comedic experience.
“Humor is genuinely funny, appropriate, and sprinkled throughout the game at the right pace.”
“The art, sound, and writing are hilarious and amazing.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for an expanded narrative, indicating that the current story could benefit from additional areas, more diverse enemies, and deeper storytelling elements.
“The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“I was blown away by the depth of the characters and the intricate plot twists.”
“The narrative is beautifully crafted, making every moment feel meaningful.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot predictable and the character development lacking.”
“There are interesting ideas, but the execution of the story is poorly done.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy for this game appears to be premature, as it relies on Facebook advertisements to attract players who may not fully grasp the early access nature of the game. This approach raises concerns about the game's readiness and the clarity of its value proposition to potential users.
“I found this game through an advertisement on Facebook, and I don't think it's at a development stage where they should be spending money to attract random players who don't clearly understand what to expect from early access.”
