CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars

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CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars is a fighting game featuring an intriguing story of battling cats with battle bots. With exceptional game mechanics, players design and build their own unique bots using various weapons, gadgets, and body shapes. Despite the hilarious concept, the game has some drawbacks, including grinding, excessive advertisements, and bugs. The ultimate goal is to become a top bot builder and reach the world championship.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars screenshot

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay243 positive mentions

monetization3.7k negative mentions

Gameplay is fun and engaging, allowing for creativity in building machines.
Graphics and animations are appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers a variety of modes and challenges, keeping it interesting.

Excessive ads interrupt gameplay, often forcing players to watch unskippable ads after every few matches.
Progression can be frustratingly slow, especially for free-to-play players, making it feel pay-to-win.
Matchmaking is often unbalanced, pitting lower-tier players against those with significantly better equipment.

monetization
3,907 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
2%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of unskippable ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being forced to watch lengthy ads after nearly every match, which detracts from the overall experience and leads to frustration. While some users acknowledge the option to pay for an ad-free experience, they feel that the frequency and intrusiveness of the ads are excessive, making the game feel more like an advertisement platform than a playable experience.
- “Very fun game that doesn't overwhelm you with microtransactions.”
- “This game is amazing! The graphics work perfectly and the in-game purchase prices seem reasonable.”
- “Good game, no ads, and you don't have to click buttons in battle!”
- “The ads completely ruin the game.”
- “I really cannot understand how the developers thought it would be a great experience to have ads that take more than half your playtime.”
- “This game is awful when you get to play; at first it was fun, but after just about 36 rounds, it forces ads to be straight in your face.”
gameplay
470 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
41%
8%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, engaging customization options, and competitive elements, making it enjoyable for many players. However, a significant number of reviews highlight the overwhelming presence of ads, which disrupt the gaming experience and often lead to frustration, with some players feeling that the game leans towards a pay-to-win model. Overall, while the core gameplay is well-received, the excessive ads detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is fun and engaging, and the parts selection ensures nothing gets repetitive.”
- “The game itself has very good and enjoyable gameplay, especially for a competitive person like me.”
- “Gameplay is awesome and I love to tinker with the parts to come up with a spine-breaking bot.”
- “The gameplay is very questionable sometimes.”
- “You will find that it is very luck-based and doesn't include much gameplay as the 'battle' is controlled on its own; there is no strategy and you can easily get frustrated over not getting a good box or going against someone who got really lucky.”
- “The amount of ads makes the gameplay unplayable for me, literally interrupted every 2-3 battles and the ads for rewards sometimes don't even work.”
graphics
395 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
17%
1%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, creativity, and aesthetic appeal. Players appreciate the polished visuals and smooth performance, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some users have expressed frustration with the frequency of ads, which can detract from the enjoyment of the visually engaging gameplay.
- “I love the graphics and how you can have 3 loadouts and you can customize your cat driver!”
- “The graphics are perfect for the tone of the game.”
- “Graphics look very polished and everything seems to mesh together well, so that's a plus.”
- “This game has bad graphics, it's pay-to-win, and the gameplay is really bad. The game looks nothing like the ads.”
- “The graphics are completely messed up, where I can't tell what I'm looking at.”
- “Not worth it; the game sucks, mechanics suck, graphics and design suck; all it's good for is a ton of ads.”
stability
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, crashes, and freezing, particularly after watching ads or during transitions. Many players experience issues such as losing progress, unresponsive screens, and the need to restart the app regularly. While some users enjoy the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of glitches and the impact of ads on performance detract from the overall experience.
- “No glitches or anything.”
- “No glitches, no lags, perfect game.”
- “It runs great on my 2014 LG Beat!”
- “Advertisements mostly after every game, so buggy I can't even get past the tutorial (fighting the gang) and the loading screens are so slow.”
- “The game has more ads than gameplay and the game glitches out every 15 seconds.”
- “After finishing an ad, my screen turns black and freezes, making me need to restart the game every time an ad comes on.”
story
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
53%
4%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and engaging, while others feel it lacks depth and coherence. Many appreciate the graphics and backstory, but there are calls for more campaign missions, side quests, and character development to enhance the narrative experience. Overall, while the story is considered a positive aspect by some, it is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and progression issues.
- “The mechanics are engaging and the aesthetic meshes beautifully with the story.”
- “Great game with easy controls, nice full story, with fun stylish graphics.”
- “This game is so fun and has a great story along with the graphics!”
- “The story so far is meh, but it's mostly just there to give you a basic concept of 'why.' Yes, it does have microtransactions.”
- “Not much in the line of story or active participation.”
- “The worst game I've ever played, fully pay-to-win, trash game mechanics and the worst plot I've ever seen.”
humor
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
4%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and entertaining visuals, particularly the amusing concept of cats battling in vehicles. Players find the gameplay and animations to be funny and engaging, often leading to hilarious moments during battles. However, the excessive ads are a common point of frustration, with some players humorously noting that the ads themselves can be entertaining despite disrupting the gaming experience.
- “Fun, hilarious, and loads of creativity.”
- “The combinations make for some pretty extreme and sometimes hilariously funny battles.”
- “This game is absolutely hilarious; it always makes me laugh, and I love cats, so this game is great for me.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it's more frustrating than funny.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and unoriginal.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and often miss the mark.”
grinding
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often described as tedious and time-consuming, particularly for players seeking to maximize rewards or progress through levels. While some players find enjoyment in the grind and appreciate the game's design, many express frustration with the slow progression and the prevalence of ads, suggesting that the experience can feel more like a chore than fun. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but heavily reliant on grinding, which can detract from the overall experience for those not willing to invest significant time or money.
- “It's annoying and tedious, and ruins the game.”
- “At that point, it feels like a job - limited, boring grinding, just to make a tiny amount of progress.”
- “Unless you've paid hundreds of dollars, you can't get through more than 2 levels without multiple days of grinding.”
music
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
69%
6%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its quality and catchiness, particularly enjoying the heavy metal battle tracks. However, several users report issues such as missing music during battles, glitches causing music to not play, and intrusive ad music disrupting the gameplay experience. Overall, while the music is generally appreciated, technical problems and ad interruptions detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- “Love the game! Very nice music and art style, and not too many ads.”
- “The music is awesome.”
- “Great music and gameplay.”
- “The only downside I can think of is there's no music during battles.”
- “I used to play and I came back, what I've come back to is half the music missing, such as the garage music and the promotion music. I think this might be a bug.”
- “Music is broken, not the audio but the music; it makes the game very plain and I don't feel like playing it for long durations.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
7%
21%
Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and optimization, with many users reporting a great experience on their devices. However, some players express concerns about the game's performance on lower-end devices, particularly those with 1 GB of RAM, and mention the presence of ads as a potential drawback. Despite these issues, the majority find the game's technical performance commendable and enjoyable.
- “Awesome performance.”
- “Very fun, good/okay story, good graphics, great optimization, doesn't burn 🔋!”
- “Wonderful the game runs smoothly and is easy to learn; this game is definitely a 10 out of 10, I would recommend it.”
- “My rating is based on the overall performance of this game.”
- “If you have low performance on your phone and don't like ads, don't download this; they just appear out of nowhere.”
- “Please optimize it for devices with 1 GB of RAM.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of nostalgia and frustration regarding the emotional impact of the game. While some appreciate the customization and find it a wholesome experience, many are disheartened by intrusive ads and perceived cash grab tactics, leading to feelings of stress and disappointment. Overall, the emotional response is polarized, with love for the game's core elements overshadowed by negative experiences related to monetization and gameplay mechanics.
- “Please do something about it; I might consider giving it a higher rating because I really love the game, and it's heartbreaking to see all the memories crushed as this game changes.”
- “A wholesome experience for people who love (useful) customization.”
- “But those horrendous cash grab attempts made me feel bad playing this game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players appreciate the game's replayability, particularly due to its engaging visuals and entertaining gameplay, enhanced by a prestige system. However, some feel that the difficulty level, specifically the high attack damage, could be adjusted to improve overall replay value.
- “Funny visuals, entertaining gameplay, and most importantly, the replayability factor given by the prestige.”
- “It would be more playable if it weren't so hard, so I think you need to lower the attack damage a bit.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is characterized by a well-executed art style that balances fun and challenge, creating an engaging environment for players.
- “The art style is spot on while maintaining a fun yet challenging atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its beautifully crafted world.”
- “Every sound and visual element contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”