Cat Saves Halloween

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In "Cat Saves Halloween," players assume the role of a curious cat determined to save the holiday from ruin. Explore a spooky world, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets to outwit a mischievous villain. Using feline agility and intuition, help restore the magic of Halloween in this charming, purr-fect adventure.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a delightful and humorous experience, allowing players to cause mayhem as a cat with various magical abilities.
It features a long list of engaging tasks and quests, providing plenty of content and replay value for players.
The low-poly graphics and Halloween atmosphere create a charming and festive environment that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.

Some players found the controls to be confusing, particularly with reversed movement and camera sticks, which hindered gameplay.
There are occasional bugs and mission issues that can disrupt progress, requiring players to figure out specific order of actions to advance.
The game may not appeal to those who dislike cats or indie games, as it heavily relies on fetch quests and a specific theme.

humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring unexpected fourth wall breaks and amusing interactions, particularly with the chaotic antics of controlling characters. While some players find the humor to be fun and engaging, others feel it falls flat at times. Overall, the game successfully incorporates a whimsical Halloween atmosphere that enhances its comedic elements.
- “There is even an occasional spot of humor, such as a 4th wall break that I'd not expected from a game like this.”
- “Janky as heck but in a totally broken, hilarious way.”
- “I flipping love getting the humans angry and then leaping onto their backs to control them so I can make them run around with their arms flapping overhead hilariously.”
story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as amusing and entertaining, featuring simple quests primarily focused on fetch tasks and progression through interactions with various characters. While the gameplay is balanced in difficulty, some players noted issues with mission turn-ins that could hinder advancement. Overall, the narrative is lighthearted and complements the gameplay experience.
- “The game is silly and entertaining, the gameplay is neither too easy nor soul crushingly difficult, and the story is amusing.”
- “Some of the missions seemed like you couldn't turn them in, which could have prevented us from advancing.”
- “It is mostly fetch quests with a side of 'go to this person next' style growth.”
- “The quests are simple, and I'm sure there are side quests to help boost experience (which I ignored).”
optimization
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is well-optimized, running smoothly on various PCs with decent graphics. Users appreciate its low system demands and effective performance.
- “The game is not very demanding and runs smoothly on my PC, while the graphics and optimization are decent.”
- “An interesting game with good optimization.”
- “Good optimization.”
gameplay
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as fun and dynamic, striking a balance between being engaging without being overly easy or frustrating. Players find it entertaining and appreciate the amusing story that complements the overall experience.
- “The game is silly and entertaining; the gameplay is neither too easy nor soul-crushingly difficult, and the story is amusing.”
- “Fun and dynamic gameplay”
atmosphere
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game effectively captures a Halloween atmosphere, featuring whimsical elements like skeletons, pumpkins, and candy, all while allowing players to embody a cat. This playful and festive setting enhances the overall experience, making it both engaging and humorous.
- “A very funny game in which we play as a cat. It's quite atmospheric, featuring skeletons, pumpkins, candy, and even a black cat, all in line with the Halloween theme.”
- “The atmosphere perfectly captures the essence of Halloween.”
- “The game immerses you in a delightful Halloween atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels more like a cheap Halloween haunted house than an immersive gaming experience.”
- “I expected a rich, immersive atmosphere, but it ended up feeling flat and uninspired.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it hard to get lost in the world.”
graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a low-poly style that is not demanding on hardware, allowing for smooth performance and decent optimization on various PCs.
- “The game is not very demanding and runs smoothly on my PC, while the graphics and optimization are decent.”
- “The graphics feature an unusual low-poly style that adds a unique charm to the game.”
- “The graphics are unusually low-poly.”
- “The game is not very demanding and runs smoothly on my PC, but the graphics and optimization are just decent.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, noting that the variety of items obtainable from dungeons based on different cat types adds significant value, making it engaging even in its early access stage.
- “Given that each type of cat can get different items from the dungeons, I'm surprised at how much replay value seems to be present for this inexpensive little early access game.”
- “After completing the main storyline, I found little incentive to replay the game. The lack of meaningful choices and consequences really diminishes the replayability.”
- “While the game offers a variety of characters, the core gameplay loop feels repetitive, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”