Cats are Liquid: A Better Place
- December 14, 2019
- Last Quarter Studios
- 1h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Cats are Liquid: A Better Place" is a surreal puzzle-platformer game where you play as a liquid cat. You flow and slide through various levels, solving puzzles by transforming into different forms like solid, gas, or even teleporting. The game features a calming atmosphere, challenging puzzles, and unique mechanics that offer a fresh take on the platformer genre.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging story that evolves throughout the gameplay, often surprising players with its depth and emotional impact.
- The platforming mechanics are fun and varied, with each world introducing new abilities and challenges that keep the gameplay fresh.
- The level editor adds significant replay value, allowing players to create and share their own levels, enhancing the overall experience.
- Many players have reported bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in specific levels or mechanics.
- The game's physics and movement mechanics have been criticized for being less fluid compared to its predecessor, leading to frustration in some players.
- Some players found the story to be overly dark or depressing, which may not align with their expectations of a cute cat game.
- story51 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its depth and emotional resonance, with many players finding it meaningful and engaging, despite some noting it can be dark or cringeworthy at times. While some reviews mention that the storytelling can feel simplistic or drag due to its delivery, the overall consensus is that the narrative, combined with charming visuals and gameplay mechanics, enhances the experience significantly. Players appreciate the character development and the integration of storytelling within the game, making it a standout feature for many.
“The story is meaningful and deep, and I love it.”
“A great story for a great game; this game has more than you'd think.”
“The game's storytelling is really simple and incredibly easy to follow, and the subtle visual details and cues were an astonishing addition to the story.”
“Be aware, the game's plot is a massive cringe mental health talk.”
“The game itself is a little short and the story elements that it has just feel a little dry.”
“The story drags, as each story beat is told over multiple text boxes in a level, or over multiple levels.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its diverse mechanics and unique themes across 12 worlds, providing a refreshing experience with each new level. While some players find it less smooth and visually appealing compared to its predecessor, the integration of storytelling and innovative mechanics keeps the gameplay engaging and fun. Overall, the game is praised for its enjoyable mechanics, interesting level design, and solid soundtrack, despite some critiques of monotony.
“The game has 12 worlds, 3 more than the previous title, but this time each world feels very different from the others: each world has its own theme, its own mechanics, and its own obstacles, except for worlds 1 and 12.”
“Something that I really appreciate is that each new world has new game mechanics, which constantly keeps the game feeling refreshing.”
“The new abilities bring a fresh wind with them, compared to the previous game as well, giving the gameplay a fairly wide variety of different elements you have to learn to use.”
“Overall, the gameplay is very monotonous.”
“This game always leads you through each mechanic and is somewhat easy to play.”
“1: gameplay.”
- music13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful, abstract, and chill qualities, enhancing the overall experience alongside the level design and storytelling. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to convey emotion with minimal words, making it a standout feature that complements the gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength of the game, contributing to its relaxing and immersive atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is so nice, I like the abstractness, the level designs are pretty good, and I wish I could adopt Lumi and all of her friends.”
“It's got a beautiful soundtrack, and says so much with such few words.”
“The music is very fitting, sweet and chill, so is the art style.”
“The music is very fitting, sweet, and chill, but it lacks variety and can become repetitive over time.”
“While the soundtrack has some good moments, it doesn't stand out and feels forgettable compared to other games in the genre.”
“The music is pleasant, but it doesn't enhance the gameplay experience as much as I hoped it would.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception. Many players appreciate the beautiful visuals and art style, highlighting them as a strong point, while some note that the graphics are simple and not as impressive compared to previous titles. Despite varying opinions, the visuals are often described as fitting and enhancing the overall experience of the game.
“Great game, beautiful abstract visuals and meaningful storytelling.”
“Very fun game, amazing story, amazing gameplay, great concepts, cool mechanics, great visuals, 10/10.”
“The music is very fitting, sweet and chill, so is the art style.”
“This game is not as good as the original: it doesn't have as smooth gameplay, generally worse-looking graphics, and an absolutely horrible storyline compared to the original.”
“The graphics are simple!”
“The visuals are disappointing and do not meet modern standards.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deep and emotional lore, with a story that resonates personally with players, often evoking strong feelings and even tears. Many users find it comforting during tough times, highlighting its ability to foster emotional connections and provide solace. Overall, the emotional impact of the narrative and characters is a standout feature, making it a memorable experience.
“This game has a very deep and emotional lore.”
“The ending made me cry the first time; this game feels really personal to me, and I love it so much for that.”
“If you struggle to connect with others, this game really hits you where it hurts emotionally.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and whimsical elements, particularly involving cats and their antics, which can lead to unexpected and amusing situations. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone, although some may find the humor diverges from their initial expectations of a more innocent platformer.
“Ok, funny story, I bought this game thinking it would be a cute, innocent platform game featuring cats.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players noting a minimal presence of ads, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its level editor and workshop features, allowing players to create and share custom content.
“There is a lot of replay value, especially with the level editor and workshop features.”
“The game offers endless replayability thanks to its diverse gameplay modes and community-created content.”
“With multiple endings and various character builds, each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
“There’s a lot of replay value considering there's a level editor and a workshop.”
“Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features high-quality storytelling and strong character development, making it a standout choice for players.
“The character development in this game is exceptional, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations deeply explored.”
“The depth of character development really enhances the overall experience, allowing players to form strong connections with the characters.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by significant bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players, particularly those sensitive to flashing effects. As a result, many reviewers cannot recommend it due to its instability.
“It honestly seems like a nice game, but I really can't recommend it (especially to people with flashing sensitivity) just because of how absolutely buggy this mess of a game is for me.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered so many glitches that it ruined my overall experience.”
