Cat Lady: The Card Game
- December 12, 2019
- Nomad Games
Cat Lady: The Card Game is a casual card game for 1-4 players. The objective is to collect the most valuable cats, cat toys, and bits of food, while avoiding negative cards like fleas and catnip mice. Players take turns drawing and playing cards, and the game ends when the draw pile is exhausted. The player with the highest point total wins. This game is a fun and light-hearted addition to the popular Cat Lady franchise.
Reviews
- The game is incredibly cute and easy to learn, making it a delightful experience for cat lovers.
- Gameplay is quick and engaging, with matches lasting only 5-10 minutes, perfect for short breaks.
- The digital adaptation is well-executed, featuring charming graphics and sound effects that enhance the overall enjoyment.
- The user interface has several bugs, including issues with scrolling and unresponsive elements, which can hinder gameplay.
- There is no online multiplayer option, limiting the ability to play with friends remotely.
- The tutorial is overly long and can be frustrating, making it difficult for new players to get into the game quickly.
- graphics13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and cute art style, which enhances the overall relaxing experience. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant colors and effective design, noting that the visuals align well with the game's theme and contribute positively to gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, especially given the game's price point.
“The graphics are adorable, which does set up the game to feel like a really cute and relaxing card game.”
“The art style is really cute, and honestly, who doesn't love cats?”
“Where the game excels at given its price is the graphics.”
“The tutorial, artwork, and AI could use significant improvement.”
“The artwork, with most credit going to the original card game, is decent, but the GUI does not hold up to the art style.”
“While the art style is really cute, it lacks depth and variety.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of mechanics and game modes, offering unique challenges and collectible cats with special powers, making it engaging and fun. While the core mechanics are simple and easy to learn, players face interesting decisions each round, and the game incorporates elements of luck. Although it may take some time to grasp all the mechanics, the tutorials provide helpful guidance, ensuring a rewarding experience overall.
“There are lots of different mechanics to learn and manage, plus different game modes that introduce new levels of challenge, unique cats with special powers to collect, and fun achievements to earn.”
“The gameplay may sound simple (and it is), but somehow it still remains fun, and every round presents simple but interesting decisions to make.”
“Overall, it is what it presents itself as: a card game based around cats with an easy-to-learn mechanic, well worth its price.”
“The gameplay is easy to learn by just going through the little tutorials and doesn't have a 'mastery' level so to speak once you get into it.”
“It's a bit of a struggle to learn because there's a lot of mechanics, but the tutorials help a ton.”
“The gameplay may sound simple (and it is) but somehow, it's still remains fun and every round you have simple but interesting decisions to make.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and inoffensive, enhancing the overall casual experience. Players appreciate the charming sound effects, such as purring when feeding cats, which contribute to the game's cute aesthetic. Overall, the music complements the gameplay without being intrusive.
“I enjoyed the relaxing music, sounds, and animation, and that your work towards the achievements isn't limited to your wins, but to all the rounds you play.”
“It's cute, the music is inoffensive, and it's cheap.”
“I love the music, drawings, and sounds (feeding cats gives you a purring sound, for example).”
“The music is inoffensive and feels cheap.”
“The music lacks depth and variety, making it forgettable.”
“While the music is casual and relaxing, it doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that while the game's UI is quite buggy, these issues do not significantly impact overall gameplay, making the game still playable despite the stability concerns.
“The UI is a bit buggy, but nothing rendering the game unplayable.”
“But the UI is very buggy.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its charm and cuteness, contributing to an overall delightful experience. Players appreciate the concise storytelling that complements the gameplay, particularly in the AI battle mode where engaging backstories about opponents are provided.
“Everything about the game, from the graphics to the story, is adorable. 10/10.”
“The game features a cool AI battle mode with sweet little story details about your opponent.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability aligns with its reduced price, making it a more worthwhile purchase, though its overall simplicity may lead some to recommend waiting for a sale before buying.
“The base price has decreased since I bought it, and it now reflects the game's replay value more accurately. However, due to its overall simplicity, it might be better to wait for a sale.”
“The base price did go down since I bought it, and it does match the replay value of the game more now, but because of its overall simplicity, it might be better to wait for a sale.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game offers enjoyable multiplayer experiences, solo play can become tedious after completing achievements, as it often devolves into repetitive grinding rather than providing meaningful challenges.
“You may play it with friends, but when playing solo, there isn't much to do after you complete all achievements. It's not really challenging, but more like grinding, so to speak.”
“The game quickly turns into a repetitive grind, where you find yourself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up.”
“After a while, the excitement fades, and you're left with endless grinding that feels more like a chore than fun.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing sounds made by the cats during feeding interactions, which many players find to be even funnier than real-life experiences.
“It might be even better than the real thing, as the sounds the cats make when you feed them (or take food away) are hilarious!”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the entire game.”
“The humor is so cleverly woven into the gameplay that I found myself chuckling at every turn.”