Cat Quest III

Cat Quest III is an excellent 2.5D open-world RPG with fun characters and even a pirate ship to pilot. My only issue is that the puns can get to be a bit much by the time you reach the end!

95%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 744 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 25 reviews

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"Cat Quest III" is a fantasy open-world game that offers both single-player and local multi-player experiences. As a pirate cat, you'll explore a 2.5D world, battling Pi-rats and hunting for treasures. The Pirate King poses a threat to your journey, making this a perilous and engaging adventure. In "Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean", prepare for a swashbuckling tale filled with intriguing storylines.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 744 reviews

story155 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game features refined gameplay mechanics and introduces fun ship combat, enhancing the overall experience.
The art style and graphics have significantly improved, making the game visually appealing.
The humor and cat puns are abundant, adding charm and lightheartedness to the adventure.

The game is noticeably shorter than its predecessors, with many players feeling it lacks content.
Some players found the combat to be too easy, with certain builds making it trivial to defeat enemies.
The lack of diverse dungeons and side quests compared to previous entries left some players disappointed.

story
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The story of *Cat Quest III* continues the lighthearted and whimsical narrative style of its predecessors, featuring a pirate-themed adventure filled with humor and cat puns. While some players appreciated the engaging and charming storyline, many noted that it felt shorter and less substantial compared to *Cat Quest II*, with fewer side quests and a more straightforward plot. Overall, the game maintains the series' charm but leaves some fans wanting more depth and content in the narrative.
- “The story feels more focused overall, with every main quest and much of the map space tied to the different pirate factions all searching for the north star treasure.”
- “The story is light-hearted, packed full of puns, but still delivers a deep message among it all.”
- “The continuation of the somewhat darker than you might expect for a cute cat game story was great.”
- “The world and quests and lore etc. is so much less compared to the first two games.”
- “This game is only about the lore and it failed even trying to deliver any kind of lore to the main plot line. I wouldn't consider this a part 3 to the series and more of a garbage spin-off.”
- “The story honestly makes me feel like it's just justifying Cat Quest 4 instead of focusing on its own story, and there's just little to no dungeons or explorable places once you get past the first three or so hours of the game.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in Cat Quest III has been praised for its refinement and the introduction of new mechanics, such as sailing and ship combat, which add depth to exploration. Players appreciate the fluid controls, engaging combat, and the ability to tackle quests in a non-linear fashion, although some note that the game is shorter than its predecessors. Overall, the game maintains a light-hearted tone with charming visuals and enjoyable mechanics, making it a fun experience for fans of the series.
- “Retains everything that made the previous two entries great, namely a light-hearted open world, easy but satisfying action RPG mechanics, and flawless controls.”
- “Cat Quest 3 introduces new gameplay elements like sailing and naval battles, which add depth and variety to the exploration.”
- “The gameplay is so smooth.”
- “Overall this felt way too easy and the new mechanics weren't as interesting as the second game's nor the world.”
- “This game cannot compete with many others on the gameplay front - it's way too simplistic, and the devs don't seem to have the incentive to change it.”
- “I had a good time playing it on the couch with my wife, but not only is the story trivial and oversimplified (even for a kid), but the gameplay is similarly trivial (even for a kid).”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant, charming art style and significant improvements over previous installments. Players appreciate the whimsical visuals, fluid animations, and adorable character designs, which contribute to an engaging and immersive experience. Overall, the game's aesthetics are described as polished and delightful, enhancing both the gameplay and storytelling.
- “The game’s vibrant art style and charming character designs are visually appealing, immersing players in a whimsical world.”
- “The graphics are incredible, much better than the first two.”
- “Great graphics with a heartfelt style.”
- “There's no deep RPG mechanics here, no Diablo/Borderlands-like itemization, and the visuals are nothing to brag about, but if you liked Cat Quest and Cat Quest 2, Cat Quest 3 is more of the same but in a good way!”
- “So while I think they have upped the quality in the dungeons, boss fights, melee, and general aesthetics of the game, I also feel that range combat, magic spells, and the ships were taken in a good direction, but they ran out of time or budget to fully see them through and became a shadow of what they could have been.”
- “We beat the game in 8 hours; the other 5 hours were trying to get a trinket in the tower because of RNG. We wish the game was longer. We love Cat Quest 2 and 3, but 2 was better with more content, while 3 had better graphics but a smaller map.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Cat Quest 3" is consistently praised for its charming puns, pop culture references, and whimsical character interactions, maintaining the delightful spirit of its predecessors. Players appreciate the blend of cute cat humor with engaging gameplay, noting that the narrative is filled with heartwarming moments and entertaining side quests. Overall, the game delivers a lighthearted and funny experience that resonates well with both longtime fans and newcomers.
- “Overall, I would give it a solid 8.5/10; it keeps the spirit of the successors with the puns and witty side quests, and I found myself smiling and chuckling to myself throughout the game.”
- “Cat Quest 3 is a delightful continuation of the beloved series, offering a purrfect blend of humor, adventure, and engaging gameplay.”
- “The narrative is filled with whimsical humor and quirky characters, making it both engaging and heartwarming.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its variety and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some reviews noted that the music may not be groundbreaking, it is described as catchy, fitting the game's theme well, and significantly better than in previous installments. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing to the game's fun and adventurous spirit.
- “The music is perfect for the theme.”
- “I can only think of like two games off the top of my head that I've played with better music (Celeste and Bravely Default); it takes the best parts of the previous games and perfectly weaves them in with the pirate theming of this game, and they are all way too catchy.”
- “Yet again, the story and music are not the strong points of the game, but both fulfill their purposes well enough.”
- “I can only think of like two games off the top of my head that I've played with better music (Celeste and Bravely Default). It takes the best parts of the previous games and perfectly weaves them in with the pirate theming of this game, and they are all way too catchy.”
- “The soundtrack complements the adventurous spirit of the game, adding to the overall enjoyment.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming narrative, whimsical humor, and engaging characters, which evoke a range of feelings from laughter to tears. Players appreciate the wholesome themes of friendship and family, with many expressing a deep emotional connection that led to genuine moments of crying. Overall, the game successfully combines fun gameplay with a touching story, making it a memorable experience for players.
- “I cried at the end.”
- “Emotional and original like in the past 2 games.”
- “The satisfaction of getting stronger and the surprisingly emotional storyline were highlights for me.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in this game is less of a chore compared to previous entries, with players noting that it is more streamlined and less tedious. While some grinding is still necessary, it is often mitigated by the game's design, which allows for experience and currency to be earned through regular gameplay without the need for excessive grinding. Overall, players appreciate the balance, finding the experience enjoyable rather than burdensome.
- “And no, it doesn't make it harder or even hard, just tedious.”
- “At first, this is slightly annoying, but the constant respawn also gives you a reliable means of low-tedium grinding for levels.”
- “Having taken just a hair over twelve and a half hours to complete the game twice, I can understand their perspective; but personally, I don't miss the tedious grinding in special grinding dungeons to engage with endgame content.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed among users. While some appreciate the potential for replay through new game+ features and the promise of future content, others find the current offerings lacking, citing basic gameplay and limited customization options as deterrents. The consensus suggests that replayability may improve with additional updates, but as it stands, many players feel it falls short compared to similar titles.
- “Took me about 10 hours to get through the game for the first time, but it's replayable with New Game+ to access the quests I skipped the first time.”
- “The game itself never overstays its welcome, and with a New Game+ feature, it ensures some replayability.”
- “More content will come, but New Game+ has low replayability as there is no point.”
- “Hope there can be more customization for ships and more quests to enhance replayability.”
- “- No replay value for me personally - the gameplay is so basic, it gives me no pleasure to just do it again.”
optimization
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering solid performance without crashes or bugs, even on high-end setups like 4K TVs. Reviewers appreciate its value, noting that it outperforms more expensive titles in terms of gameplay and stability.
- “The game looks great and has good performance on my 4K TV.”
- “The price is definitely good, the game is solid, well optimized, with a good story, and I did not face any crashes or bugs during my 12 hours of gameplay.”
- “Runs smoothly.”
- “This game is a testament that sometimes a simple game like this is better than something that costs over $60-80 and still performs poorly, whether in terms of performance, gameplay, or story.”
- “Optimization and game size”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report smooth performance on platforms like the Steam Deck with no bugs or glitches, others experience significant issues such as frequent crashes and a problematic save system, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck, so that's a huge plus.”
- “Combat is great, and this game runs smoothly.”
- “Between the constant crashing (completely freezes up the deck) and the bad save system, it is frustrating to play.”
- “They still haven't implemented proper multiplayer, making you reliant upon splitscreen or the buggy and unreliable Steam Remote Play Together.”
character development
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The game features vibrant art and charming character designs that enhance its whimsical atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the improvements in character movement and cosmetics, which further enrich the overall character development.
- “The game’s vibrant art style and charming character designs are visually appealing, immersing players in a whimsical world.”
- “There are improvements to art, combat, cosmetics, character design, and character movement in CQ3.”
- “Cute world and character designs.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in the characters' backstories and motivations.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a delightful soundtrack that perfectly complements the gameplay, creating a fun and immersive backdrop for the adventure. Players particularly enjoy the engaging battles with characters like Meowtallika, which contribute to the overall vibrant atmosphere.
- “The delightful soundtrack complements the gameplay perfectly, enhancing the overall atmosphere and providing a fun backdrop to the adventure.”
- “All three captains and Dracatula are very fun to fight, with Meowtallika being especially cool with the atmosphere and attack patterns.”
monetization
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The monetization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and enjoy the nostalgic gameplay, others criticize the $20 price tag for what they perceive as limited content, feeling it resembles a cash grab.
- “If you're looking for a laid-back game with no microtransactions and that classic, fun video game feel, buy this game!”
- “The monetization model is refreshing; it respects the player's time and investment without pushing for constant purchases.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without forcing players to spend extra money to enjoy the full experience.”
- “It feels like a cash grab; paying $20 for maybe 6 hours of content is ridiculous.”
- “The monetization strategy is frustrating and makes the game feel incomplete.”
- “I can't believe how much they charge for in-game items; it ruins the experience.”