Cats of the Song Dynasty
- September 12, 2024
- Catnip Studio
Get on SteamExplore the enchanting world imagined by a Southern Song Dynasty painter and find the adorable cats!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Beautiful artwork and relaxing music create an immersive experience.
- The game is free to play and offers a fun challenge in finding 100 hidden cats.
- Cats purr when found, adding a charming touch to the gameplay.
- Cats are often placed in obvious locations, making them easier to find and reducing the challenge.
- The main menu is confusing and can hinder the user experience.
- Limited variety in cat sprites and no distinct names for the cats detracts from the overall experience.
- music13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in "Cats of the Song Dynasty" is highly praised for its traditional and immersive quality, complementing the game's beautiful artwork and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the chill, non-repetitive soundtrack alongside charming sound effects of meows and purrs, contributing to a delightful atmosphere while searching for hidden cats. Overall, the music is considered a strong point of the game, effectively supporting its thematic elements.
“The artwork is beautiful, the music sounds great, and the kitty sound effects are adorable.”
“Short but visually lovely to look at and nice immersive background music.”
“Music is chill and not repetitive!”
“The music is well chosen.”
“Cats of the Song Dynasty is one of a series of (currently) six hidden object games from the developer, all based on finding a large number of domestic cats (100 in this case) which have been inserted into a background of an ancient Chinese scroll painting, with a traditional music accompaniment (plus meows and purrs from the found cats!).”
“+ strong theming in background painting and music”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful and captivating artwork, featuring a unique blend of Chinese artistic styles and charming cat-themed elements. Users appreciate the attention to detail, with simple yet effective sound effects enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. Overall, the art style is considered above average and adds significant value to the game.
“The artwork is beautiful, the music sounds great, and the kitty sound effects are adorable.”
“Fascinating historical artwork.”
“Above average in terms of art style.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is notably brief, with players reporting that it takes only 7 minutes to achieve 100% completion, suggesting a very short and possibly simplistic experience.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and fun.”
“I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet allow for deep strategy as you progress.”
“The variety of gameplay modes keeps things fresh and exciting throughout the experience.”
“The gameplay is incredibly short, taking only 7 minutes to achieve 100% completion.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“There is a severe lack of variety in gameplay, leading to repetitive and dull experiences.”
