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Cateau

Those with a love of visual novels, good art, or fur babies will enjoy Cateau. Though it ends far too soon, it provides a wholesome romp filled with three distinct personalities.
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94%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, replayability
97% User Score Based on 352 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Cateau is a single player action game. It was developed by Lemon Curd Games and was released on October 17, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The award-winning game Cateau is a visually, musically, and narratively beautiful experience. Enter the enchantingly atmospheric streets of Paris, getting to know truly distinct characters while every choice you make, whether big or small, carries weight and consequence in this little adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 352 reviews
story36 positive mentions
  • Adorable art style and charming story that captures the essence of befriending cats in Paris.
  • Engaging gameplay with multiple choices that affect the outcome, allowing for replayability.
  • Heartwarming themes of friendship and support, particularly in relation to helping a friend with depression.
  • The game is very short, taking only about an hour to complete, leaving players wanting more.
  • Some players found the dialogue and choices to be unclear or lacking depth, leading to frustration.
  • Technical issues such as missing character sprites and the absence of a skip text feature detracted from the overall experience.
  • story
    113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is a charming and heartwarming narrative centered around befriending stray cats while supporting a roommate dealing with depression. Players appreciate the cute visuals and relaxing atmosphere, though some feel the character development, particularly regarding the roommate, could be deeper. Overall, the story is seen as simple yet engaging, making it a delightful experience for cat lovers, despite its brevity and occasional dialogue issues.

    • “Cateau is a very cute and charming story about rescuing street cats.”
    • “The story is sweet, and all the cats are charming!”
    • “From the story about helping/befriending homeless cats and thereby helping a friend heal, to the art, animations, music, and adorable little (and one not so little haha) cats, it's a wonderful short stroll that I'm so glad I took!”
    • “There really is no story.”
    • “I wish there was more development on the roommate as there was no explanation for her depression by the end of the story.”
    • “Unfortunately, the story is really short and just sort of cuts off at the wrong time.”
  • emotional
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as a heartwarming and wholesome experience that evokes feelings of joy and comfort. Many reviews highlight its charming visuals, simple yet beautiful storytelling, and the delightful interactions with cats, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a short, uplifting escape. Despite its brevity, the game leaves a lasting impression, often making players feel warm and fuzzy inside.

    • “Cateau is like a warm hug wrapped in gorgeous art and heartfelt storytelling.”
    • “Such a heartwarming story, three cats in the story have their own personalities.”
    • “A heartwarming story, entertaining and fun to play!”
  • music
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and suitability, enhancing the overall experience with soothing and relaxing melodies that complement the cute art style and narrative. Many reviewers noted the soundtrack's ability to evoke a pleasant atmosphere, often likening it to beloved game series like Professor Layton. Overall, the combination of delightful music and appealing visuals contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful and stress-relieving experience.

    • “The story writing, sound design, music, everything was beautiful and well put.”
    • “A short, pleasant visual novel with amazing music and art.”
    • “The art and music are cute, and the writing was well done.”
    • “The music did fit into the setting, I guess, though I got a bit of an accordion overload.”
    • “The soundtrack makes sense with the setting and is not distracting nor annoying.”
    • “Music was very chill and relaxing, art style was nice and the cats are adorable.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-drawn art style that brings the setting to life, featuring adorable cats and a calming aesthetic. Many players find the visuals charming and relaxing, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game, despite some noting that the artwork may not perfectly align with the narrative. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal and providing a delightful visual experience.

    • “The game has gorgeous artwork and four endings depending on your choices.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, amazing storyline, and it's really just a great game.”
    • “Not to mention, the graphics are splendid with good use of colours.”
    • “Personally, I didn't find the artwork very fitting with the way the city was described, though.”
    • “There is only around a half an hour of content to read along with nine CG (computer graphics) to unlock.”
    • “It's a quick read, but I honestly feel that the character development, graphics, and story make up for it.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a relaxing and soothing experience, enhanced by beautiful artwork and charming sound design. While it features simple mechanics typical of visual novels, it includes several quality-of-life improvements that streamline the experience, such as a clean UI and helpful indicators. However, some players find the inclusion of an annoying roommate character detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The artwork is beautiful, the gameplay is simple, yet charming, and the sound design is just gorgeous!”
    • “Well written, awesome music, smooth gameplay, and beautiful graphics.”
    • “Very ignorable annoying roommate character who adds nothing to the gameplay and is a chore to interact with despite the fact she's supposed to be the center of it all.”
    • “Been a visual novel; gameplay mechanics are limited, but I can commend the various 'quality of life' improvements that the game possesses over most visual novels. It has decent resolution options, a scaling slider bar (though this doesn't affect the intro and credits that did deafen me), a very clean UI with a tutorial screen (which surprised me), and finally, the correct choice indicator and the ability to reset to the start of the scene remove some of the frustration with the trial and error options that appear in the story.”
    • “It's got a simple carefree gameplay style, but it still gets you thinking, wondering what each choice you make will lead to.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered low to moderate, with some players noting that while it offers different endings and collectible cat pictures, the incentive to replay is limited. Many find it enjoyable for a single playthrough, appreciating the cozy experience, but feel it lacks significant depth for multiple runs. Collecting all outcomes and pictures can provide some replay value, but once completed, it may not hold players' interest for long.

    • “The main impact seems to be different cat pictures that are collected in an album in the main menu, so there's replay value if you want to collect all of those and/or read different outcomes to certain situations.”
    • “Each different choice will result in different endings; therefore, it has a good replay value.”
    • “The different pictures that you can get through your choices is an interesting and nice touch to the game and gives it some replayability.”
    • “Low replayability.”
    • “It has a mild level of replayability, but once you've done everything you can, it'll simply become a name in a list of games on your account, but a welcomed addition to said list.”
    • “I only managed to get one of the cats, and I believe you can get all three, but there is no replay value to do so - which is absolutely fine as the game is free after all and I liked playing it the first time.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its charm and uniqueness, with players appreciating how it complements the overall graphics and story. While the game is a quick read, the engaging character arcs and appealing art and music enhance the experience significantly.

    • “It's a quick read, but I honestly feel that the character development, graphics, and story make up for it.”
    • “But the art, the music, the scenery, and the character development were just enough to make up for it.”
    • “Character design is so adorable and unique; the music is great, and the premise is basic and easy to understand.”
    • “It's a quick read, but I honestly feel that the character development, graphics, and story do not make up for it.”
    • “But the art, the music, the scenery, and the character development were just not enough to make up for it.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is highlighted as charming and effective, with players appreciating its lighthearted approach to teaching about cats, often comparing it favorably to their experiences with dogs. Overall, the writing is described as funny and engaging, contributing to a delightful gaming experience.

    • “As a dog person, I feel this game taught me some important facts about how to approach cats, and did so in a pleasant and humorous way.”
    • “Funny game 10/10, cats are the best...”
    • “Very charming and funny writing.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is charming and appealing, particularly for cat lovers, despite some frustrating gameplay issues and ambiguous character relationships. While some players felt disconnected from the intended setting, the overall ambiance is still praised for its warmth and charm.

    • “The game has lots of charm and atmosphere to recommend cat lovers spend some time in its lovely world.”
    • “Love the atmosphere.”
    • “The game has some frustrating problems-- the skip function doesn't work and the game has no save slots, so you have to mash constantly to redo the game to get new endings and CGs; the 'right' and 'wrong' choices sometimes don't make much sense; and the relationship between the player character and the wishy-washy roommate is ambiguous and mostly unenjoyable-- but for a free game made by a group of students, the game has lots of charm and atmosphere to recommend cat lovers spend some time in its lovely world.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to unlock powerful abilities and gear.”
    • “The grind is satisfying, with each level-up feeling like a significant achievement.”
    • “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels tedious and always keeps me engaged.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
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Cateau is a action game.

Cateau is available on PC and Windows.

Cateau was released on October 17, 2018.

Cateau was developed by Lemon Curd Games.

Cateau has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Cateau is a single player game.

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