Catty & Batty: The Spirit Guide
- October 13, 2021
- muddasheep
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Catty & Batty: The Spirit Guide" is a casual couch co-op puzzle game where players, as Catty or Batty, build paths to guide spirits home. The game features a campaign with 30 levels, over 800 hand-drawn sprites, and over 150 animations. It also includes original soundtrack, controller support, and multiple color modes. The game offers around three hours of gameplay and is available on various platforms.
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Reviews
- Charming and relaxing puzzle game with beautiful hand-drawn art and original music.
- Engaging cooperative gameplay that is perfect for casual gaming with friends or partners.
- Emotionally impactful story that enhances the overall experience, making it a memorable adventure.
- Gameplay may feel simple and repetitive for some players, as it primarily revolves around moving boxes.
- Not suitable for those who dislike Sokoban-style puzzles or are looking for a more action-oriented game.
- The game is relatively short, taking only a few hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the adventure experience, seamlessly blending with the handcrafted art and gameplay mechanics. Reviewers appreciate the original compositions and the charm they bring to the overall atmosphere, highlighting the developer's dedication to creating an immersive auditory experience.
“Do not let it fool you, however - the developer put his heart and soul into this product, and as you start to go through the story, as well as listen to the in-game music, you will start to feel those emotions of adventure as you proceed through the stages.”
“Hand-drawn sprites and original music also provide a special charm.”
“Beautiful handcrafted art and music; I really like all the little mechanics and how they blend in with the music!”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive mechanics and enjoyable simplicity, seamlessly integrating with the beautiful handcrafted art and music. Players appreciate the charming hand-drawn sprites and the overall fun experience, making it a standout indie title.
“The gameplay is really intuitive and fun; I really like it.”
“A neat little indie game with a somewhat simple gameplay loop and wonderful hand-drawn sprites; 100% worth it just for the style.”
“Beautiful handcrafted art and music; I really like all the little mechanics and how they blend in with the music!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by simplicity, aligning with its relaxing puzzle-style gameplay. Users appreciate the straightforward visual design, which complements the overall experience.
“The game is, in itself, a relatively simple, relaxing puzzle-style one, with simple visuals.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is deeply engaging, reflecting the developer's passion and effort, and it effectively evokes a sense of adventure as players progress through the game, enhanced by the accompanying in-game music.
“The developer put his heart and soul into this product, and as you start to go through the story, as well as listen to the in-game music, you will begin to feel those emotions of adventure as you progress through the stages.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game delivers a profound emotional experience, with many considering the brief playtime of three hours to be some of the most impactful moments they've encountered in gaming. This emotional resonance is noted as a standout feature, making the game memorable and significant.
“The entire game took me 3 hours overall to get through, both normal and NG+ stages, but for me, those were the best 3 hours spent in the game, with emotional impact that was and still is rare for me.”
