Cats Love Boxes
- February 28, 2024
- Devcats
Get on Steam"Cats Love Boxes" is a lighthearted puzzle adventure game featuring cats Fofiño and Lily. Your goal is to move boxes around in 60+ levels across three worlds, with the option to play solo or in co-op mode. The game also includes character customization and cute cat designs.
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Reviews
- Adorable graphics and charming music create a relaxing atmosphere while solving puzzles.
- The game offers a good balance of challenge and accessibility, with a casual mode for beginners and cooperative play options.
- Purchasing the game supports real-life cat rescue efforts, adding a meaningful cause to the fun gameplay.
- Some players experienced technical issues, particularly on Linux and Steam Deck, preventing them from playing the game.
- The puzzles can become frustratingly difficult at times, leading to repeated restarts and potential confusion.
- Controller support is inconsistent, and some players expressed a desire for additional features like an undo button or hints.
- music14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as fun, catchy, and uplifting, complementing the cute graphics and overall charming aesthetic. While some players noted that the music can become repetitive in certain areas, it remains enjoyable and contributes to a relaxing gameplay experience. A minor sound issue was mentioned, but overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's appeal, making it a delightful puzzle experience.
“I thought the idea of the game was very clever, and the graphics and music scream cuteness.”
“Not only does this game feature adorable art and a solid soundtrack, it's also a fantastic puzzle game and unique take on warehouse/sokoban games.”
“The art style is charming and the music evokes a wholesome sense of play.”
“The music stays the same per area and it can be a little repetitive, but you can always lower the volume.”
“Slight sound issue with the level select music getting fuzzier the longer you've been playing, but quitting the game fixes that.”
“The music is chill, the story is cute, the usual greatness from devcats, really!”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, colorful, and cute art style, which enhances the overall experience and evokes a wholesome atmosphere. The combination of delightful visuals and a relaxing soundtrack creates an engaging and addictive environment, making it enjoyable for players of all ages. Additionally, the inclusion of unique elements, such as a gallery featuring other players' cats, adds a personal touch to the game's aesthetic appeal.
“The art style is charming and the music evokes a wholesome sense of play.”
“This colorful, crayon-inspired creation has a calming and addictive art style to relax in, a chill lofi vibe of beats that are incredibly irresistible as those kitties are moving boxes, and the puzzle design and complexity is challenging for all ages!”
“As always we have cute cats, charming graphics, cute, upbeat music, boxes, and costumes!”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look very low resolution.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes a mix of emotions, combining frustration with moments of heartwarming beauty, particularly through its charming art and endearing story featuring beloved cat characters. Players appreciate the wholesome nature of the development team and the overall delightful experience, despite occasional challenges that may lead to feelings of inadequacy.
“The art and story are heartwarmingly adorable, starring kitty friends Mr. Fofino and Lily, who are recurring characters in the DevCats games and based on real-life cats.”
“The art style is charming and the music evokes a wholesome sense of play.”
“Super wholesome dev team, save the kitties ♥”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, particularly for fans of sokoban-style puzzles, featuring interesting mechanics that enhance the experience. Players who appreciate this genre will find it to be a rewarding and fun challenge.
“If you know what a sokoban is, it will be a chill, nice fun experience with actually interesting mechanics.”
“If you do not mind the sokoban puzzle gameplay, it's well worth it.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is charming and heartwarming, featuring the adorable kitty characters Mr. Fofino and Lily, who are inspired by real-life cats and appear in multiple Devcats games. The narrative is complemented by a relaxing soundtrack, contributing to the overall delightful experience typical of Devcats titles.
“The art and story are heartwarmingly adorable, starring kitty friends Mr. Fofino and Lily, who are recurring characters in the DevCats games and based on real-life cats.”
“The music is chill, the story is cute, the usual greatness from DevCats, really!”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the adorable and comical interactions between characters Fofiño and Lily, particularly their funny faces and playful encounters.
“Fofiño and Lily make funny faces, and they look adorable, especially when they run into each other.”
