Cat President ~A More Purrfect Union~
- August 23, 2016
- Oh, a Rock! Studios
- 9h median play time
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 a hilarious and absurd take on politics, featuring charming cat characters and witty dialogue that keeps players entertained.
- It offers multiple storylines and endings, allowing for replayability and a fun experience with friends, especially when voice acting the characters.
- The unique premise of cats running for president provides a light-hearted and enjoyable escape from reality, making it a delightful visual novel for cat lovers.
- The gameplay is quite linear and simplistic, with limited choices that often lead to predetermined outcomes, which may disappoint players looking for deeper interaction.
- Some players find the human-cat romance aspect unsettling or cringy, which can overshadow the humor and charm of the game.
- There are technical issues, such as a lack of sound options and some inconsistencies in character portrayal, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story63 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around players acting as campaign managers for one of six unique cat candidates, each with their own humorous and satirical political journey. While the narrative is largely linear with limited branching choices leading to multiple endings, it is praised for its witty writing, engaging characters, and light-hearted political commentary. Overall, the quirky premise and entertaining plot twists make for an enjoyable experience, particularly for fans of cats and comedy.
“The strength of 'Cat President' lies in its writing and its ability to weave humor and political satire into a genuinely sweet 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 developers' hilarious sense of humor and satire of the United States political scene.”
“The story itself is cute and funny, and has some nice political commentary - who could 'Thunderpaw' be based on? Cat lovers will... well, love it.”
“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.”
“It's a visual novel with no gameplay, and the choice structure is very simple (pick a cat, make some choices along a linear plot and have a sound effect tell you if you chose correctly, then reach one of three endings based on how many correct choices you made).”
- humor62 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised for its clever writing, absurdity, and light-hearted satire, particularly regarding political themes and the concept of cat politicians. Players find the dialogue witty and often laugh-out-loud funny, with many noting the game's ability to deliver unexpected comedic moments. While some critiques mention that the humor can feel repetitive or reliant on a single joke, overall, it is considered a delightful and entertaining experience, especially for fans of cats and visual novels.
“This game is absolutely hilarious.”
“The writing was funny and the characters were pretty cute.”
“The whole interaction between the main character with the events is just surprisingly hilarious, and the placement of circumstances is most of the times unexpected.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a pleasant soundtrack that complements its themes, including cute cat sounds and a romantic atmosphere. However, players express frustration over the lack of options to adjust or mute the background music, which can be problematic for livestreamers concerned about copyright issues. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, the absence of sound customization options is a notable drawback.
“With a pleasant soundtrack, plenty of cute cats and a sweet romantic outcome included.”
“The politics fanfare music fits the tone of the game as well.”
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Cat President: A More Purrfect Union" primarily utilize real photographic imagery for renders and backgrounds, which enhances visual quality at higher resolutions like 1440p and 4k. However, many users feel that the absence of hand-drawn or anime-style artwork detracts from its appeal, particularly for its target audience of visual novel enthusiasts. While the stock photos are deemed acceptable, there is a consensus that more stylized artwork would have significantly improved the game's visual charm.
“Performance is a plus for this one, since it uses photographic images. The quality upscales considerably better, meaning if you play at 1440p or 4K, the quality will be really good, especially for those who play visual novels on large screen TVs!”
“Too bad they couldn't have funded some cute anime kitty artwork for the game, but the 'stock photos' are not bad.”
“Artwork but there is no artwork whatsoever in Cat President: A More Purrfect Union.”
“If this had hand-drawn, more anime-style artwork, I think it would appeal more to its target audience, which is women like me who love visual novels.”
“Visually, the game uses real photographic imagery for both renders and backgrounds.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily linear, featuring a simple choice structure that leads to one of three endings based on binary decisions, with minimal branching narratives. As a visual novel, it lacks traditional gameplay elements, offering around 9 hours of playtime across multiple campaigns, each lasting approximately 90 minutes.
“Each campaign will set you back around 90 minutes each to finish the 10 chapters in each candidate’s campaign, meaning you’ll get around 540 minutes, or 9 hours of gameplay, if you get the best endings on your first attempt.”
“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 a visual novel with no gameplay, and the choice structure is very simple (pick a cat, make some choices along a linear plot and have a sound effect tell you if you chose correctly, then reach one of three endings based on how many correct choices you made).”
- 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, leading some to feel that it demands an excessive amount of effort.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This gameplay is a bit long and tedious.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for fans of absurd humor and cats, thanks to its engaging parody of the election process. Players find it enjoyable enough to return to multiple times, enhancing its overall appeal.
“If you like absurd/offbeat humor, cats, and replayability, you should get this game.”
“Overall, the game does a good job at parodying the election, and it is enjoyable with lots of replay value.”
“The game lacks the depth needed for true replayability; once you've seen everything, there's little incentive to return.”
“While the initial playthrough is enjoyable, the lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
“I found the game fun at first, but after completing it, I realized there’s not much to draw me back for a second run.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized for its cringe-worthy dialogues and uncomfortable themes, particularly related to the dating elements, which overshadow the otherwise enjoyable gameplay. This has led to a sense of disappointment among players, as the emotional impact detracts from the overall experience.
“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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly praised, particularly for its impressive performance at higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K, where the use of photographic images significantly enhances visual quality, making it an excellent choice for players using large screen TVs.
“Performance is a plus for this one, since it uses photographic images. The quality upscales considerably better, meaning if you play at 1440p or 4K, the quality will be really good. And yes, I'm looking at all of you who play visual novels on a large screen TV!”
“The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, allowing more players to enjoy the experience without sacrificing quality.”
“I love how the game optimizes loading times, making transitions between scenes seamless and keeping the immersion intact.”
“The optimization is severely lacking; I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the impressive graphics, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
“The loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the flow of the game and diminishes the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a whimsical charm, dominated by cute animals in a world overshadowed by human corruption, with even the barking sounds contributing to the overall ambiance.
“The barking sounds, while not perfect, contributed to the overall charming atmosphere of a world dominated by adorable animals, highlighting the corruption of humanity.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing players into a beautifully crafted world filled with whimsical elements and a sense of wonder.”
“Every detail in the environment enhances the atmosphere, making it feel alive and inviting, as if the world itself is a character in the story.”
