Cats and Seek: Kyoto

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Cats and Seek: Kyoto is a single player casual puzzle game with a kids theme. It was developed by Noobzilla and was released on June 16, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Cats and Seek: Kyoto is the third cozy adventure in this beloved series. Explore a charming scene set in the heart of Kyoto and play hide-and-seek with adorable cats! With soothing sounds, cute visuals, and relaxing gameplay, it’s the perfect way to chill out - solo or with friends. Features: - 200+ hidden cats to discover - New! Photo and Paint Mode to capture and color your scene - Free hin…

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music28 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features adorable artwork and a relaxing soundtrack, making it a cozy experience for players.
Each cat has a unique name and description, adding a personal touch and making the search more engaging.
The game offers various customization options, including color palettes and cursor shapes, enhancing accessibility and player enjoyment.

The game has limited replayability, as it primarily consists of one level and requires multiple playthroughs to achieve 100%.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as lag and freezing, which detracted from the overall experience.
The requirement to purchase DLC for additional content may feel stingy to some players, especially since the base game is free.

music
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and cheerful qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a soothing soundtrack that complements the cute art style. Players appreciate the option to choose from multiple tracks, although some note the lack of an automatic shuffle feature. Overall, the music adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for both casual players and achievement hunters alike.
- “The soothing soundtrack pairs beautifully with the serene visuals, while the speedrunning mode adds a bit of excitement for those seeking a challenge.”
- “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 background music is relaxing and cheerful, and you can change your cursor to a couple of different things, including a cat's paw, a leek, and a carrot.”
- “The default soundtrack is soothing, and while additional tracks are available, the lack of an automatic shuffle feels like a missed opportunity.”
- “The music selection using records and a record player is new to me.”
- “The multiple features it has like the music, for example, shows that effort was put into it.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, featuring clean, crisp visuals and smooth animations that create a calming atmosphere. While many players appreciate the aesthetic and relaxing soundtrack, some find certain elements, like the visibility of the cats, to be less effective. Overall, the artwork is considered a highlight, contributing to the game's enjoyable and cozy experience.
- “The game's gentle color palettes, rounded corners, and smooth animations create a calming aesthetic akin to a digital zen retreat.”
- “The artwork is beautiful and I love the easter eggs!”
- “The artwork continues to be adorable, and the cats are still cat-shaped, so no weird searches here!”
- “Disliked this one's art style - a bit tricky to find a palette that didn't hurt my eyes.”
- “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”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay in "Cats and Seek: Kyoto" features a simple seek-and-find mechanic set against charming hand-drawn visuals of Kyoto, but it lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience. While the game offers some creative elements, such as taking and coloring pictures, and includes unique cat lore, it is criticized for being light on challenge and having manipulative achievement designs. Overall, it provides a relaxing experience with easy mechanics, but may not hold players' interest for long.
- “Cats and Seek: Kyoto delivers exactly what you'd expect from the title: cats, a seek-and-find mechanic, and a backdrop of beautifully drawn Kyoto streets.”
- “A standout feature is one that lets you take pictures and then color them—it adds a creative and personal touch to the gameplay, making the experience even more delightful.”
- “There are cats, not only tails and other cat parts; sweet art (and I love the option of changing color theme), both easy and interesting gameplay.”
- “The game is very light on challenge, and while the hand-drawn visuals are lovely, the gameplay loop gets repetitive fast.”
- “No story, no real variety in mechanics, and no reason to return once you’ve finished the handful of levels.”
- “Some achievements seem designed to nudge players towards either repetitive gameplay or a dip into their wallets, a tactic that feels a bit manipulative.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the charming backstories and personalities of the cats, others criticize the overall lack of a cohesive narrative and depth. The inclusion of side quests and a more expansive map adds some variety, but many feel that the game lacks a compelling story to keep players engaged after completing the levels.
- “I like the little short backstory that all the cats have.”
- “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.”
- “Once again, it's your mission to find all felines, but this entry takes things up a notch with welcome additions.”
- “No story, no real variety in mechanics, and no reason to return once you’ve finished the handful of levels.”
- “What story?”
- “Twilight was a better love story than this.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and enhanced by achievements and a speed run mode, others note a lack of depth and randomization, leading to limited replay value. The consistent placement of elements, such as the cats, further diminishes the incentive to replay for some users.
- “It's fun, replayable, and almost all the cats (and secrets) can be found without assistance or cheating.”
- “Decent replay value 'against the clock'.”
- “Also more replayability with the speed run mode.”
- “It’s a beautiful little game that nails the aesthetic and calming mood, but it doesn’t have the depth or replayability to leave a lasting impression.”
- “The cats are always in the same place, so it doesn't have much replay value.”
- “Not great replay value.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some describing it as "a little grindy" and requiring significant time investment for 100% achievements. However, others note that while multiple runs are necessary, the game offers enjoyable features and modes that mitigate the grind, making it less burdensome overall.
- “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, plenty of settings for adjusting your playing experience and accessibility. I rank 'Cats and Seek: Kyoto' very high in the category of cat finding games!”
- “You will have to play the game multiple runs to get some achievements, but overall it is not too grindy.”
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “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!”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing cat descriptions and lore, which contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the silly and funny elements, making it a recommended choice for those who enjoy lighthearted gameplay accompanied by cheerful music.
- “I hope to see more games like this. It has been a relaxing experience, and I haven't smiled while playing a video game in so long. The cat descriptions are so funny.”
- “I recommend this game to anyone who loves silly, funny cats along with good, jolly music.”
- “Relaxing and funny game where you just need to find over 100 hidden cats.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Cats and Seek: Kyoto" is characterized by its rounded corners and soft color palette, creating a charming and relaxing environment ideal for unwinding. The game's visuals enhance this delightful ambiance, making it a perfect escape for players seeking a tranquil experience.
- “The rounded corners and soft palette contribute to a delightfully chill atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day.”
- “Cats and Seek: Kyoto is a charming puzzle game with great visuals and a relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The art is giving atmosphere.”
- “The art style contributes significantly to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and lacks the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “While the visuals are appealing, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game's optimization is highly praised, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it runs smoothly, consumes minimal battery power, and features an impressively quick startup time. Additionally, the time trial mode adds a layer of challenge for players looking to test their skills.
- “Performance on the Steam Deck is exemplary; it runs smoothly, sips battery power like a cat lapping milk, and boasts a startup time faster than you can say 'meow.'”
- “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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game does not require in-game purchases, allowing for a more enjoyable experience without the pressure to spend money.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without requiring additional purchases.”
- “There is no need for in-game purchases.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be wholesome and enjoyable, enhanced by its charming artwork, which contributes to an overall positive emotional experience.

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Cats and Seek: Kyoto is a casual puzzle game with kids theme.

Cats and Seek: Kyoto is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

Cats and Seek: Kyoto was released on June 16, 2024.

Cats and Seek: Kyoto was developed by Noobzilla.

Cats and Seek: Kyoto has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Cats and Seek: Kyoto is a single player game.

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