Cattails: Wildwood Story

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Cattails: Wildwood Story is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Falcon Development and was released on October 20, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Cattails: Wildwood Story" is a single-player Role Playing game with excellent mechanics, fabulous graphics, and a delightful soundtrack. As a cat, you'll lead your colony in the mysterious Wildwood, building a thriving town, hunting prey, harvesting herbs, and forming relationships with other cats, including friendships, romance, and raising kittens. Customize your town's location and appearance, and prepare to grind, with plenty of humor and emotional moments throughout.

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story186 positive mentions

grinding116 negative mentions

story
528 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
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The story in "Cattails: Wildwood Story" is generally viewed as charming but somewhat simplistic, with many players noting its reliance on fetch quests and a lack of depth compared to other life simulation games. While some appreciate the engaging characters and the cozy narrative, others find the main storyline repetitive and short, leading to a feeling of limited replayability after completion. Overall, the game is praised for its cute aesthetic and enjoyable gameplay, but the story may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate plot.
- “Between the intrigue and story of the main plot and getting to know each and every cat you encounter, the world is so vast and rich.”
- “The story is surprisingly good coming from a little life sim.”
- “This game is absolutely gorgeous and it has great characters, a great story line, and amazing music.”
- “You have a lot of fetch quests for very little reward.”
- “Honestly, this just makes the game feel unbalanced and thus loses its appeal for wanting to progress in the story.”
- “The storyline is lackluster and seems to be directionless.”
gameplay
214 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
73%
2%
The gameplay of this title has been praised for its engaging mechanics, including improved hunting and relationship-building systems, which enhance the overall experience compared to its predecessor. Players appreciate the relaxing yet addictive gameplay loop that involves exploration, crafting, and interacting with a variety of NPCs, although some note a tendency towards repetition in tasks. Overall, the game successfully combines elements reminiscent of "Stardew Valley" with unique features, making it a delightful choice for fans of cozy life simulation games.
- “It's a really cool mechanic that shows the developers went the extra mile and really put love into this game.”
- “The art style is lovely, and the whole gameplay is both calming and addictive.”
- “The new mechanics for hunting and fighting make the game more enjoyable to play, and the story and bosses are very fun.”
- “Most of the gameplay is fetch quests, which itself wouldn’t be a problem if the environment wasn’t so empty.”
- “While the gameplay feels alright, the way everything is laid out and introduced paves the path for what I feel is going to be a highly repetitive gameplay experience that I did not want to continue with.”
- “I would not label this game a farming sim, seeing as in the first hour of gameplay there has not been a single ounce of farming.”
graphics
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
55%
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The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their charming art style and vibrant character designs, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the improved visuals compared to the previous installment, highlighting the detailed customization options and the adorable character artwork. While some critiques mention that the graphics can be hard to look at at times, the majority find them visually stimulating and a significant improvement, contributing to a delightful and immersive gaming environment.
- “They are gorgeous, each cat has so much character in all of their artwork and it really elevates the game.”
- “The graphics are fun and have a lot more personality, the character creation is super detailed, and the gameplay feels a lot more natural and refined.”
- “The visuals are beautiful, and the gameplay is so nice!”
- “It becomes extremely repetitive and the graphics are hard to look at.”
- “The only similarities are you can form relationships via gift giving, go mining, pixel graphics, and there's a very small farm plot where you can grow a few plants, that's it.”
- “The graphics are new and clean, but still have so much personality and retain the real cattails feel.”
grinding
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, with many noting that it can become repetitive over time, particularly in areas like mining and leveling up. While some appreciate the variety of activities available, including hunting and gathering, others feel that the game lacks the engaging farming mechanics found in similar titles like Stardew Valley. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment, making it feel like a chore rather than a rewarding experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's okay... but it's also pretty tedious and the controls for PC are clunky.”
- “Only pain points were the mines - having 'checkpoints' every 25 floors seems too far spaced and makes progression tedious; if you die on floor 23, for example, it's back to 0 the next time.”
- “The best way to describe it is: you know that feeling when you've played a life sim for 100 or so hours and you're starting to get bored, you've done all the main progression and now you'd just be grinding for optional stuff and you are no longer having fun?”
music
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
31%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the immersive experience, with many players describing it as soothing, relaxing, and enjoyable. While some find certain tracks repetitive or wish for more variety in specific areas like the mines, the overall soundtrack is considered top-tier and a significant highlight of the game. Additionally, players appreciate the option to purchase and listen to the music outside of gameplay, further showcasing its appeal.
- “The music is incredible and I love that you can buy the tracks and put them in your den to listen to all year round.”
- “The music just makes the world even more immersive!”
- “The soundtrack is beautiful and complements the gameplay well.”
- “The music and themes in floors are much plainer than the Stardew mines (which I adore), which is why I was disappointed with Cattails mines; as many of them as there are, it's just more of the same.”
- “I wish the mines had some groovy and adventurous music instead of the ambiance.”
- “My only complaint is that the music gets grating after a while, but you can very easily mute it!”
emotional
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players expressing deep emotional attachments to the characters and experiences, often finding the game to be a source of comfort during difficult times. Many users highlight its wholesome nature, noting moments that brought them to tears in a touching way, such as creating avatars of beloved pets and engaging with heartfelt story elements. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions while providing a fun and relaxing experience.
- “I was able to make a carbon copy of my late cat, and it was so touching to see him running around and see his name pop up.”
- “(I spent the whole day reading all the plaques in the forest guardian temple dedicated to all cats, and I cried a little bit).”
- “This game has given me something to focus on while dealing with a very hard loss in my life; this wholesome game was exactly what I needed.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the cat characters and their quirky dialogues particularly amusing. The game's whimsical elements, such as the absurdity of winter lava lakes and the playful interactions among the cats, contribute to its charm and comedic appeal. Overall, the blend of funny details and engaging storytelling creates a lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
- “A funny kitty game with a great story!”
- “The cats are all adorable, especially the one who runs the museum - her dialogue is hilarious!”
- “The characters are interesting, the cats have personality, and the game is full of heart and attention to funny cat details.”
replayability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag among reviewers. While some praise its high replay value due to diverse gameplay options, engaging characters, and new game+ features, others express disappointment over the short main story and limited replay options compared to its predecessor. Overall, the game offers enjoyable experiences post-story completion, but opinions vary on its long-term replayability.
- “It's really cool and has lots of replay value in it as well, very fun even after the main story is completed and just an overall good time.”
- “Has a lot of diversity and is really replayable 10/10, would play again (20 times).”
- “Good characters, excellent if a little short main story and a good level of replayability through the new game+ mechanism and the difficulty levels.”
- “My main issue comes from the lack of replayability, and with the main story being easily completed in less than 1 in-game year (depending on settings and dedication), I find that to be disappointing.”
- “Despite all its added bells and whistles, Wildwood Story still does not offer much in terms of replayability aside from choosing a different location for your settlement (which does not come with different cats, unlike the first game).”
- “Especially considering that the original Cattails had better replay value due to not only being able to...”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with most players reporting smooth performance and minimal issues. While some users experienced minor framerate stuttering, it did not significantly affect gameplay, and the game is considered well-polished and refined.
- “This is an amazing sequel to an amazing game; everything is polished and refined, and it is amazingly optimized.”
- “I have encountered some framerate issues and stuttering, but nothing that has impacted my gameplay.”
- “For technical aspects, it runs very smoothly, and I've only encountered one very minor crash with no real stuttering, lagging, or dropping of inputs.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Overall, the game's stability is praised, with users reporting smooth performance on both desktop PCs and Steam Decks. However, there is a notable issue with lava freezing during winter gameplay.
- “Playing on both desktop PC and Steam Deck, it runs great on both.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted through engaging cut scenes, particularly involving rival marriages, which enhance the narrative experience. Players appreciate the complexity and quality of character designs, contributing to an overall enjoyable gameplay and story.
- “The rival marriages mean even more cut scenes with character development, which is always fun.”
- “This is one of the best life sim-esque games I've ever played. The character designs are incredible and complex, the gameplay is very fun, and the story (as far as I've gotten so far) is amazing.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy, which includes advertising while playing as a kitten, is criticized for not enhancing gameplay and offering minimal additional content, primarily consisting of flavor texts from NPC parents.
- “The monetization strategy feels intrusive and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience at all.”
- “The constant ads disrupt the flow of the game and make it less enjoyable.”
- “I feel like the game is designed more to push purchases than to provide a fun experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers consistently highlight the game's visually stunning art and the overall pleasant atmosphere, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
- “The art is super pretty and the atmosphere is really nice.”

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Cattails: Wildwood Story is a casual role playing game.

Cattails: Wildwood Story is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 69 hours playing Cattails: Wildwood Story.

Cattails: Wildwood Story was released on October 20, 2023.

Cattails: Wildwood Story was developed by Falcon Development.

Cattails: Wildwood Story has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Cattails: Wildwood Story is a single player game.

Similar games include Cattails, My Time At Portia, Littlewood, My Time at Sandrock, Fields of Mistria and others.

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