Cats the Commander

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Cats the Commander is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by IGNITION M and was released on October 10, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Cats the Commander" is a free-to-play, strategic RPG featuring adorable feline warriors. With a simplistic battle system, players customize their team and special attacks to claw down enemies in a tower defense style game. The game offers infinite possibilities with various weapons, magic, and the ability to create a fierce feline army and unlock legendary cat heroes.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,000 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The game offers better customization of units and a more forgiving stamina system compared to similar games.
It features a variety of worlds, levels, and content, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.
The game has a fun and cute aesthetic, with creative character designs and enjoyable gameplay mechanics.

Many players experience bugs and crashes, preventing them from accessing the game or progressing smoothly.
The game is often criticized for being a ripoff of The Battle Cats, with similar mechanics and gameplay that some find unoriginal.
Progression can be slow and grindy, with some players feeling that the gacha system is unfair and difficult to navigate.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with many players noting its similarities to "Battle Cats" while also highlighting unique mechanics such as a knockback system and RPG elements. While some users appreciate the variety and potential for team growth, others point out issues like slow pacing and a steep paywall. Overall, the game offers a refreshing experience with a mix of familiar and original features, though it may require better onboarding for new mechanics.
- “I really enjoy this game and have had fun working out all the different mechanics to level up and grow a strong team.”
- “The gameplay is refreshing after playing Battle Cats for so long and has exclusive features that make it interesting, like PvP.”
- “Extremely fun game, 10/10. The graphics are good and the gameplay is great and addicting; I would recommend it to anyone.”
- “The gameplay has some problems; it feels kind of slow, your melee units get knocked back with every attack, and some ranged units just sit and stand in the same position and miss the enemy entirely.”
- “When I finished downloading the rest of the game, it introduced a lot of game mechanics that the tutorial didn't tell you about. It would be better if they slowly introduced this stuff.”
- “You advertised with bizarrely designed cats and instead delivered boring humans with poor gameplay.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its interesting narrative and cute art style, while others criticize the grindy nature of progression and the difficulty of certain quests. Many users express frustration over the game's balance, particularly regarding character strength and the reliance on in-game purchases to advance. Overall, while the storyline has potential, it is often overshadowed by gameplay issues and player dissatisfaction with progression mechanics.
- “This game is very fun! I'm rating it a 5-star not only because I love the design and story, but I also appreciate how quickly the support team responded with an authentication number to get me back into my account. Great game, 10/10.”
- “The art is amazing and the storyline is really good. There is some broken English, but I don't mind it, and the art is really cute. It's just amazing.”
- “The storyline was interesting to follow, but I have not completed it yet!”
- “I want to like this game, I really do... but it sucks so goddamn hard to try and play without paying real-world money. Your starting units are trash, even at max level; archers are useless, they hit enemies about as often as the Earth makes a rotation around the sun. Unless you pay to win, you will struggle to even make it to the 3rd story area, assuming you do at all.”
- “Game is extremely grindy and ultra-rare characters that are earned through quests are really weak and bad compared to ultra-rares through gacha events.”
- “Also, I hate the game because I can't beat the monsters and I'm rank 7. I can't beat the rank quest to rank up to rank 8, so please let the boss get less health. People are going to be mad if you have tough bosses, so please just add a little health to the bosses so that people can't be mad.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
91%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, with players appreciating the optional nature of ads and the ability to control their viewing for rewards. While some users express concerns about the game's progression becoming pay-to-win and the late-game stamina costs, many enjoy the minimal ad interruptions and find the game free-to-play friendly. However, there are mixed feelings about the game's originality and some technical issues with ads.
- “I appreciate that there are no ads popping up, which makes the gameplay experience much more enjoyable.”
- “The fun characters add a lot to the game, and I love that I can enjoy it without constant interruptions.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the game.”
- “But I have been enjoying this game so much, it's colorful and it's truly been the easiest game to navigate my way around it, plus it's not bombarded with ads.”
- “People say that this is a Battle Cats rip-off but I think it's just heavy inspiration and for the heavy inspiration I give three stars; other than that, it's good (also they gave a lot of effort for a cash grab rip-off).”
- “Ads are broken and never work.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the unique art style and overall visual appeal, while others criticize it for being too similar to "Battle Cats." Despite the comparisons, some users appreciate the creativity and fun elements in the design, highlighting the game's engaging visuals. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, the debate over originality persists.
- “Extremely fun game, 10/10 the graphics are good and the gameplay is great and addicting, would recommend to anyone.”
- “Fun and exciting with amazing graphics.”
- “I <3 this art style, the lore, the creativity, and just all the unique cats and enemies.”
- “I played the whole game; it's exactly like Battle Cats. This is a copy. I originally liked this game until I got another game, Battle Cats, which does exactly the same thing, just with a different art style and name. The other one is better anyway. Sorry to the people who actually like this game; it's a good game, but it's just a copy of Battle Cats. So, Cats the Commander, please change your game a bit. It's nice to have games that aren't copies, so please change.”
- “This is just a complete copy of Battle Cats. The only thing different is the art style and damage numbers.”
- “From the characters to the graphics and everything else.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, describing it as fun, hilarious, and adorable, particularly in its quirky cat-themed units. While some mention issues with translations, they still appreciate the comedic elements, likening the experience to their favorite game, "Battle Cats." Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's addictiveness and enjoyment.
- “Pretty fun and funny units.”
- “Funny and super addicting!”
- “Fun, hilarious and adorable, cats the commander!”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly when it comes to earning ultra-rare characters through quests, which are often weaker than those obtained via gacha events. While some improvements can be made by upgrading stamina and recharge rates, many feel that the overall grinding experience is slow and requires a better system to manage the resource demands. Despite these issues, some users appreciate the ease of grinding for free-to-play players in competitive arenas.
- “Game is extremely grindy and ultra-rare characters that are earned through quests are really weak and bad compared to ultra-rares through gacha events.”
- “But around 100k power it got slow and tedious.”
- “Hella fun, but needs a better grinding system due to the amount of resources you need.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues with the game, including frequent crashes and freezing during initial downloads, which often require a hard reset of their devices. These problems have led to frustration and dissatisfaction, with some players unable to access the game at all.
- “I've yet to be able to try on Wi-Fi, but when I just got into the game, I wanted to try it out. However, that little data download that occurs after I play the opening walkthrough doesn't work. I've wasted 381 megabytes of my own data failing to download the 127 megabyte update. Every time it freezes at 97%/98%, and I have to shut my phone down by removing the battery. It's incredibly annoying, and although I'm unable to try using Wi-Fi right now, it's still a horrible experience.”
- “I would rate it 5 stars, but there are some glitches where it crashes when I open the app.”
- “It's buggy; I can't open the app, and I can't play the game. (I wish I could rate it 0 stars.)”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback for its quality, with some users noting similarities to the soundtrack of "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite." However, there are minor criticisms regarding its overall execution.
- “Your music is great.”
- “The only issues I have so far have to do with the music and maybe the broken English at times, but other than that, if you're looking for a game like Battle Cats, then this is it!”
- “The music theme sounds like it’s from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any crashes reported by users.
- “Runs smoothly, no crashes.”
- “The game is well-optimized, providing a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate the attention to detail in optimization; it really enhances the overall gameplay.”