CatBox
- September 19, 2024
- Very Very LITTLE Studio
"CatBox" is a charming puzzle game featuring more than 30 unique cats, with over 150 levels across various locations. Players must use their logic to place the cats correctly, navigating through increasingly complex challenges. Relaxing music and a wide variety of fluffy feline friends make this game a purr-fect choice for puzzle enthusiasts.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and charming artwork, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a relaxing and cozy experience with a cute story and adorable cat characters.
- There are plenty of levels (150) and a helpful hint system, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks variety in puzzle design, leading to frustration.
- Controls can be clunky, making it difficult to place cats accurately due to hitbox issues.
- The game has some technical issues, such as bugs and long level transitions, which can detract from the overall experience.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful and cozy art style, enhancing the game's relaxing atmosphere. Users note that the artwork surpasses that of similar games, effectively conveying emotional depth through the character's progression from childhood to old age.
“The graphics and music are beautiful and relaxing, and the story is cute and cozy.”
“It's similar to 'Cats Organized Neatly', but with even better artwork.”
“The art style is cute and cozy, and the menu/level navigation offers a cute 'plot progression', showing a little girl grow up, surrounded by cats.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is described as cute and cozy, initially feeling like an afterthought but becoming more touching and relevant as the game progresses. While it is charming, some find it cheesy and generic, with a short narrative that is complemented by a book narration. Overall, it adds a pleasant layer to the gameplay experience.
“The graphics and music are beautiful and relaxing, and the story is cute and cozy.”
“The 'story' itself, initially, seems to just be an extra - easily ignored.”
“There's a story to discover too, charming, but cheesy and a bit generic and short.”
“However, as the levels progress, the story, as short as it is, becomes more touching and relevant.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its beauty and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall cozy atmosphere alongside the charming visuals and gameplay. Players appreciate the gentle background tunes that complement the adorable cat-themed puzzles, creating a delightful experience throughout the numerous levels.
“The graphics and music are beautiful and relaxing, and the story is cute and cozy.”
“Adorable cats, beautiful music, and tons of levels!”
“Beautiful music, cute cats, and puzzles; a really good combination!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered decent, though it lacks depth typical of the genre. While there are some settings available, including options for gameplay speedup, several of these features are reported to be broken.
“The gameplay is decent, although there's not much to expect from this type of game.”
“There are a few settings, including some gameplay speedup options, but some of them are broken.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
As players progress through the game, the emotional depth of the story increases, making it more touching and relevant despite its brevity.
“As the levels progress, the story, though short, becomes increasingly touching and relevant.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonates, making every moment feel significant.”
“I found myself deeply moved by the narrative; it lingers in my mind long after playing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features a charming cat theme, but players have reported some bugs that affect its overall stability.
“The block puzzle with a cat theme is visually appealing, but it suffers from several bugs.”
“The game is charming, but the stability issues really detract from the overall experience.”
“I love the concept, but the frequent crashes make it frustrating to play.”