Cat Search in Medieval Times
- April 25, 2023
- Simon Eftestol
Get on Steam"Cat Search in Medieval Times" is a hidden object game where you search for over 100 cats in a hand-drawn medieval city. Find 6 hidden wanted posters to receive hints. All proceeds support the developer's cat Melis' wet food addiction.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and a relaxing medieval theme, enhanced by pleasant music.
- Finding the cats is a unique challenge as they blend seamlessly into the background, making for an engaging gameplay experience.
- The game includes a hint system and achievements, providing additional layers of fun and replayability.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under 20 minutes, leading to a desire for more content.
- Some players found the cats too difficult to spot due to their color blending, which may frustrate those with poor eyesight.
- There are reports of minor bugs, such as the hint system not functioning correctly at times.
- music30 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its pleasant and soothing qualities, enhancing the relaxed atmosphere while players search for hidden cats. Many players appreciate the medieval theme and catchy tunes, although some find the music repetitive and overly upbeat, leading them to turn it off. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience, with options to adjust sound settings.
“The inclusion of soothing music further enhances the overall experience, creating a relaxed atmosphere as players search for the elusive felines.”
“I really enjoyed this game; I loved the medieval theme and music.”
“A lovely short cat-seeking game set in one medieval style scene with appropriate style music playing in the background.”
“Nicely done artwork but somehow distracting and disturbing medieval music for me.”
“At this point, I had to turn off the music--that's my only gripe with this game--the music is a short loop, so quite repetitious and too 'upbeat' (drums and flutes) for my taste.”
“At this point, I had to turn off the music--that's my only gripe with this game--the music is a short loop, so quite repetitious and too 'upbeat' (drums and flutes) for my taste.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their cute, fully colored artwork, which effectively blends the cats into the background, creating a unique challenge for players. While the visuals are well-executed and enjoyable, some reviewers noted that the game lacks variety, featuring only one drawing with 100 cats. Overall, the artwork is considered a highlight, though opinions on the accompanying music vary.
“My kids love the music and the art style and kept playing until they found almost all the cats on their own.”
“This game needs more levels, the artwork is really nice.”
“It presents nothing new: 1 single drawing with 100 cats spread throughout the graphics; there are 2 'types': those that are pretty much in plain sight, and those that are 'hidden' because they are somehow paler/faded in their background.”
“A cute, fully colored artwork where the challenge primarily comes from the cats blending into the background colors.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly addictive, particularly due to its roguelike elements, which introduce unique challenges that enhance the overall experience and intrigue.
“It's crazy how addictive the roguelike gameplay is.”
“This unique challenge adds a new layer of intrigue to the gameplay.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a calming ambiance, significantly enhanced by soothing music that contributes to a relaxed experience as players embark on their quest to find elusive felines.
“The inclusion of soothing music further enhances the overall experience, creating a relaxed atmosphere as players search for the elusive felines.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for lacking transparency, with players feeling misled about the costs and value of in-game purchases.
“The truth in advertising people strike again.”
