Cattie
- November 14, 2023
- Vergiu
Get on Steam"Cattie" is a tough retro-style platformer featuring the adorable kitten Cattie. With 100 levels of increasing difficulty, players can run, jump, wall jump, attack, and crouch their way through various challenges and enemies, all set to a catchy 8-bit soundtrack. Collect 100 achievements and master your platforming skills in this love letter to classic gaming.
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Reviews
- Cattie is a charming and fun platformer with cute graphics and a lovable cat protagonist.
- The game features a good balance of challenge and accessibility, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players.
- The controls are responsive, and the level design includes unique cat-like abilities that add depth to the gameplay.
- Many levels are simply reversed versions of the first 50, leading to a lack of unique content and making the game feel repetitive.
- The attack mechanics can be awkward, as players are forced to stand still when attacking, which can disrupt gameplay.
- Some levels are poorly designed, leading to frustrating experiences with sudden difficulty spikes and unbalanced enemy mechanics.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a steady increase in difficulty with new mechanics and enemies that challenge platforming skills, though some levels (51-100) suffer from repetitive design. While the game is well-programmed and includes unique cat-like abilities that enhance strategy, players have noted frustrating enemy mechanics and a slower pace that may not appeal to all platformer fans. Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag, praised for its quality but criticized for certain design choices.
“With each level, the difficulty steadily increases, introducing new mechanics and enemies that will put your platforming skills to the test.”
“A game with such well-programmed gameplay and a pleasant soundtrack, I don't regret it one bit!”
“What sets Cattie apart is the incorporation of unique cat-like abilities that add an extra layer of strategy to the gameplay.”
“Everything about this game was almost flawless except the level design of levels 51-100... the developer literally just reverses the levels with no new added mechanics and makes you do them again.”
“Most of the enemies are frustrating to deal with and their mechanics play into this even more.”
“Overall slow gameplay as well, which is not the kind of thing I like in my platformers.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the catchy and motivating soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, others find it repetitive and lacking variety, with the same tunes playing from the main menu through to the levels. Overall, the soundtrack is generally seen as a positive aspect, complementing the solid gameplay.
“The art is fun and the soundtrack is great.”
“The music was great and the movement was pretty solid.”
“The soundtrack is a perfect match, featuring catchy tunes that kept me motivated during even the toughest platforming challenges.”
“Pretty cool platformer, my only problems are how close you need to be when attacking an enemy and the repetitive music that never changes in the background, even from the main menu to the actual levels.”
“I have not heard a different song until the point I've played, and I also did not have any fun until I got there.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Cattie features retro pixel graphics that are both vibrant and charming, creating a whimsical aesthetic that enhances the game's lighthearted platforming experience. Players appreciate the visual appeal, describing it as a delightful treat that complements the adventurous theme.
“The game's aesthetic is a visual treat.”
“The vibrant colors and charming art style create a whimsical world that perfectly complements the lighthearted nature of our feline adventurer.”
“Cattie is a challenging platformer game with retro pixel graphics.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a much older title.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game's stability is lacking, with numerous bugs reported, and they note that the levels feel recycled from the developer's previous title, "Froggie," but with a lower difficulty.
“As another reviewer mentioned, the levels are quite literally copied and pasted from Froggie, their other game. However, this one is twice as buggy and easy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it amusing and fitting for a lighthearted platformer experience.
“A hilarious little platformer that delivers laughs at every turn.”
“The humor is spot-on, making even the toughest levels enjoyable.”
“I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and quirky characters!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as charming and delightful, enhanced by lovable characters and challenging levels that contribute to an engaging experience.
“It's a delightful journey filled with challenging levels, lovable characters, and a charming atmosphere.”
