Cats, Guns & Robots Prologue

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"Cats, Guns & Robots Prologue" is an action-packed roguelike game where players must survive waves of robot attacks and upgrade their weapons and character to progress. The game features careful choice of weapons and abilities, as players take on the role of the advanced laboratory Paw Lab to stop the evil robots from declaring war on humanity. Gaining XP and strategizing are key to winning each room and advancing through the Net Building.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging concept of controlling a cat in a giant robot, which adds to its charm.
It offers fast-paced gameplay with modern graphics and easy controls, making it addictive and fun to play.
The variety of weapons and upgrade options enhances replayability, providing a satisfying roguelike experience.

The game suffers from unbalanced difficulty, with some battles being overly challenging and too many enemies spawning at once.
Players have reported issues with item drops and the need for more money to afford upgrades, leading to frustration.
The game is criticized for being too similar to Brotato, lacking originality and optimization, which affects overall performance.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
6%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by its chaotic and engaging mechanics, featuring a unique leveling gun system that adds depth despite some conflicting elements with perk management. Players appreciate the impressive graphics, especially on high refresh rate monitors, and find the shooter mechanics satisfying, contributing to an addictive gameplay loop. Overall, the combination of cats and mechs creates a fun and entertaining experience.
- “The unusual concept and chaotic gameplay are immediately engaging, and the nice graphics, especially on a high refresh rate monitor, add to the game's charm.”
- “Impressive graphics and addictive gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay loop.”
- “The leveling gun mechanic is a bit unique, I guess, but it feels contradictory to have to sell and replace perks.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their modern quality, vibrant colors, and impressive detail, particularly on high refresh rate monitors. Reviewers highlight the visual appeal and atmospheric design, which enhance the engaging and chaotic gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and addictive nature.
- “The graphics and sound are fantastic.”
- “The unusual concept and chaotic gameplay are immediately engaging, and the nice graphics, especially on a high refresh rate monitor, add to the game's charm.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are also very good and pleasing to the eye.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals and immersive quality, contributing to a thrilling adventure that captivates players. The combination of impressive graphics and engaging plot enhances the overall experience, making it visually appealing and exciting.
- “A thrilling adventure with a stunning atmosphere and an exciting plot.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are also very good and pleasing to the eye.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to its enjoyable mechanics and the variety of weapons and items available, allowing players to engage without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, the improvements made enhance the experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “It has a nice feel to it, and thanks to the improvements, it's a highly replayable game.”
- “Various weapons and items provide enough replayability without having to overthink everything.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music and sound effects in the game are described as acceptable but unremarkable, reflecting the developer's self-taught background and lack of originality. Overall, while the audio elements are functional, they do not stand out significantly.
- “Visually it's fine, the sound effects and music are okay, but it's pretty clear that this is the first game of someone self-taught, by how unoriginal and poorly optimized it is.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, reflecting the developer's inexperience, despite having acceptable visuals and sound design. Overall, it feels unoriginal and lacks polish.
- “Visually it's fine, the sound effects and music are okay, but it's pretty clear that this is the first game of someone self-taught, by how unoriginal and poorly optimized it is.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users consistently highlight the humor in the game, with many finding it exceptionally funny and entertaining. The comedic elements seem to resonate well with players, contributing positively to their overall experience.
- “Lolcat has so funny moments that had me laughing out loud.”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps you entertained.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”