Cat President ~A More Purrfect Union~
- August 23, 2016
- Oh, a Rock! Studios
Get on SteamIn "Cat President ~A More Purrfect Union~", become a campaign manager for a group of cats running for President in a world where felines govern the US. Navigate the world of Presidential politics, handle campaign duties, and maybe even find love with one of your feline candidates in this visual novel filled with humor and cute cat pictures. The game features a 350-page script and a unique storyline.
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Reviews
- The game is hilarious and features clever writing that satirizes politics while incorporating cute cats.
- It offers multiple storylines and endings, providing replay value and engaging gameplay.
- The unique premise of cats running for president is both absurd and charming, making it a fun experience for cat lovers.
- The gameplay is simplistic and can feel linear, lacking significant interaction or branching narratives.
- Some players find the human/cat romance aspect uncomfortable or cringy.
- The game lacks an options menu for adjusting audio settings, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story42 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game features a humorous and engaging story centered around six distinct cat-nidates, each with their own political campaign and storyline. While the gameplay is mostly linear with limited branching choices leading to multiple endings, the writing shines through with clever satire and quirky humor, making it an enjoyable experience for players. Despite some desire for more character interaction, the overall presentation and charm of the narratives keep players entertained and invested in the whimsical political journey.
“The strength of Cat President lies in its writing and its ability to weave humor and political satire into a genuinely sweet story.”
“I really liked how, despite its silly concept and presentation, I ended up caring for every character as I played their story.”
“This was definitely one of the more funny and light-hearted visual novels that I've read so far on Steam, not just because of the completely ludicrous storyline but more for the developer's hilarious sense of humor and satire of the United States political scene.”
“Within a particular storyline choice, the gameplay is fairly linear, consisting of a few binary choices that determine which of three endings the story will have, but do very little in terms of branching narratives.”
“I was hoping for a little more interaction, for example a game where your choices dictate where the story goes, but sadly that is not the case.”
“One thing I'm missing is a little bit more interaction among the president candidates; I feel the plot might focus too much on just the candidate that you choose.”
- humor42 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised for its clever writing, witty dialogue, and absurd premise of dating cats in a political context, often leading to hilarious moments and unexpected surprises. Players appreciate the self-aware satire and light-hearted tone, with many noting that the game is best enjoyed with friends for added comedic effect. While some critiques mention a decline in humor as the game progresses, the overall consensus is that it offers a fun and entertaining experience, especially for cat lovers and fans of quirky visual novels.
“This game is absolutely hilarious.”
“The writing was surprisingly funny and provided good quality entertainment as I was going through it.”
“On a rather hilarious sidenote, one of the 'cat candidates' is actually a dog pretending to be a cat but no one seems to notice which is quite funny.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Users express frustration over the lack of sound options in the game, particularly the inability to adjust or mute the background music while still hearing other sound effects, like cat meows. This limitation is especially concerning for livestreamers who want to avoid copyright issues. Overall, the absence of customizable music settings detracts from the gaming experience.
“Still, it is better as a livestreamer not to have to worry about the music in a game.”
“No sound options to turn down background music.”
“My only problem with it is that there isn't an options menu so I can mute the music but not the cat meows.”
“I want to adjust music volumes but there doesn't seem to be a way to do so.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily linear, featuring limited binary choices that influence the story's three possible endings, but lacks significant branching narratives. Overall, it offers a straightforward experience with minimal complexity.
“Within a particular storyline choice, the gameplay is fairly linear, consisting of a few binary choices that determine which of three endings the story will have, but do very little in terms of branching narratives.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Cat President: A More Purrfect Union" have been criticized for lacking any notable artwork, leaving players disappointed with the visual presentation.
“Artwork but there is no artwork whatsoever in Cat President: A More Purrfect Union.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be lengthy and somewhat tedious, yet still enjoyable for some. However, it may require a significant time investment, with one reviewer humorously suggesting that a "second life" might be necessary to keep up with the grind.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This gameplay is a bit long and tedious.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game has received criticism for its cringe-worthy dialogues and uncomfortable themes, particularly related to dating elements that overshadow the overall experience. While some players found potential enjoyment in the game, the negative emotional impact of these elements left them feeling physically sick and detracted from the fun.
“It's sad because if not for the dating elements, which overshadow the good parts and actually made me feel physically sick, this game would've just been fun and nothing else.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively parodies the election, offering a high level of enjoyment and significant replay value, making it appealing for multiple playthroughs.
“Overall, the game does a good job at parodying the election, and it is enjoyable with lots of replay value.”
