Cats and Seek: Kyoto
- June 16, 2024
- Noobzilla
Get on Steam"Cats and Seek: Kyoto" is the third game in the series where you explore Kyoto and play hide and seek with cats. This installment features a photo and paint mode, as well as new achievements, brightness settings, zoom function, free hints, color choices, and a save system. The goal is to find all 100 hidden cats in the level, with an extra level available as DLC.
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Reviews
- Cats and Seek: Kyoto offers a charming and relaxing experience with adorable artwork and a soothing soundtrack.
- The game features a variety of customization options, including color palettes and cursor shapes, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Each cat has a unique name and description, adding a personal touch and making the search for them more engaging.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks replay value after completing it.
- Some cats are very small and difficult to spot, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- There are reports of the game crashing after finishing, which can disrupt the experience.
- music62 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in "Cats and Seek: Kyoto" is widely praised for its relaxing and catchy quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the ability to choose from multiple background tracks, which adds a personalized touch to the game. The combination of charming sound effects, including cat meows, and a delightful soundtrack contributes to the game's fun and cute atmosphere.
“The art is fantastic as usual, the music is a nice little bop you'll dance along to as you hunt down some seriously tricky hidden feline friendos, and the accessibility options with color modes, cursor options, etc. -- exceptional game series that I will continue to support as long as they keep making them!”
“The music is quite enjoyable, and the cats' meows add an extra layer of cuteness.”
“I love how customizable it is (the music, the colors, the cursor!!) and how each cat has a little blurb about them.”
“The music selection using records and a record player is new to me.”
“The multiple features it has, like the music for example, show that effort was put into it.”
“Cats and Seek: Kyoto also has tons of options, with different music tracks to choose from and even the ability to change color palettes.”
- graphics38 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and beautifully detailed art style, featuring charming Japanese-inspired elements and animated backgrounds. While most visuals are appealing, some players noted that the cats can be difficult to spot amidst the artwork. Overall, the game's aesthetics contribute significantly to its fun and relaxing atmosphere.
“The artwork is beautiful and I love the easter eggs!”
“The Japanese-inspired artwork is beautifully detailed, featuring animated elements such as moving clouds.”
“Graphics, sound, interactivity, and additional content that I won't spoil are all top notch!”
“It's a major improvement from Cats and Seek: Osaka, no more spammy achievements and the artwork is so much more detailed.”
“//fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
“Even without that, the game is very aesthetically pleasing.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as relaxing and non-addictive, featuring easy mechanics and a charming hidden object format with high production value. Players appreciate the ability to personalize their experience, such as changing cursor shapes and color themes, while engaging with cute cat-themed content. Overall, the game offers a delightful and enjoyable experience, encouraging exploration and completion at a leisurely pace.
“One of the better hidden object games, with great production value and a bit more gameplay.”
“I thought the idea of looking for the keys for the boxes was a nice new mechanic to introduce.”
“There are cats, not only tails and other cat parts; sweet art (and I love the option of changing the color theme), both easy and interesting gameplay.”
“The gameplay is also very easy.”
“Settings are available to adjust your gameplay experience.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacking, others appreciate the decent replay value offered through time-based challenges and enjoyable achievements, particularly with the addition of a speed run mode.
“Cool achievements - achievements are enjoyable and add replay value.”
“There is more replayability with the speed run mode.”
“Not great replay value.”
“Decent replay value 'against the clock'.”
“Also more replayability with the speed run mode.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game, with some finding the necessity of multiple runs for 100% achievements tedious and boring. However, others appreciate the creative achievements and various modes that make the experience less grindy overall. While some players may feel overwhelmed by the grind, others enjoy the additional content and replayability.
“The game has a speedrun mode, some secrets and easter eggs to find, a photo/coloring mode, creative but not grindy achievements, four different background musics to choose from, and plenty of settings for adjusting your playing experience and accessibility.”
“There are so many cat games that are free-to-play, and the fact that multiple runs are necessary for 100% achievements is tedious and just boring - pass on this one.”
“I find it rather tedious, and that's because of the achievements!”
“You will have to play the game multiple runs to get some achievements, but overall it is not too grindy.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing cat lore, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the experience. Players find the game both relaxing and funny as they search for 100 hidden cats, making it an enjoyable and whimsical adventure.
“The cat lore is so funny!”
“It's a relaxing and funny game where you just need to find 100 hidden cats.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is praised for not requiring any in-game purchases, allowing players to enjoy the experience without financial pressure.
“There is no need for in-game purchases.”
“The game is designed in a way that you can enjoy it fully without spending any extra money.”
“I appreciate that the monetization model allows for a complete experience without pressure to buy.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight that the art in the game significantly contributes to its overall atmosphere, enhancing the immersive experience. The visual elements create a captivating environment that draws players in.
“The art style creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
“The immersive atmosphere enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The game's atmosphere is beautifully crafted, making every moment feel alive.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game stands out by providing unique backstories and personalities for each cat, enhancing the overall narrative experience and making it more engaging compared to similar titles.
“This game is a little different from others of this kind; I enjoy that it seems like each cat has a little story or personality described behind it.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The time trial mode is well-optimized for players seeking a challenge, effectively testing their speed and precision while allowing them to track their best performance times.
“The time trial mode will offer a bit of a challenge for those who want to test their quickness and eyesight while keeping a record of your best timing performances.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be wholesome and enjoyable, enhanced by its cute artwork, which contributes to an overall positive emotional experience.
