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"Combat Cats" is a tile-matching game with combat elements, where players must save Kitty Island from enemy waves by matching icons to use offensive and defensive actions. The game features various weapons, upgrades, and achievements to unlock, as well as the ability to pop water bubbles and detonate nuclear weapons for bigger combos and damage. Match icons in any pattern to earn extra points and bring peace to the island.

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  • Windows

Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with unique match-4 mechanics and cute cat-themed aesthetics.
  • Players appreciate the variety of upgrades, achievements, and boss fights that add depth to the gameplay.
  • The retro graphics and audio create a charming atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual gamers.
  • The game can become extremely grindy, especially towards the end, requiring excessive resource collection to progress.
  • There are issues with the game's resolution options, as it only supports full screen, which may not suit all players.
  • Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in polish, with certain achievements being deemed unattainable.
  • gameplay13 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique match-3 mechanics and fun swapping feature, while others criticize the mechanics for being overly simplistic and lacking challenge. The game’s design choices, such as the large empty space behind the gameplay area, have also drawn attention, suggesting a need for better optimization. Additionally, concerns about grind and a lack of engaging content towards the endgame have been noted, impacting the overall enjoyment.

    • “The unique match-3 mechanics add a refreshing twist to the gameplay.”
    • “It has a cool swapping mechanic that I personally have not yet seen.”
    • “For me, a much nicer game than 10,000,000; the tile matching mechanics in Combat Cats are way more fun and feel a lot less luck-driven.”
    • “Seems like a nice game in the trailer videos, but I think it fails with the gameplay mechanics.”
    • “Based on the gameplay mechanics and the necessary grind, it equates to zero fun.”
    • “You can window the game (alt+enter) or full screen it, but it seems to always only have this tiny gameplay screen inside a giant window with the doodled background.”
  • story9 mentions

    The game's story is noted as engaging and well-presented, though it is criticized for being short and lacking polish. Players express frustration with the mission completion system, which requires grinding for resources, potentially detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the narrative aspect is highlighted positively, with some players appreciating its presence and depth.

    • “The only thing that I can complain about the game is that the amazing story ends ;)”
    • “Story: yes, there is actually a story, again, shown in the trailer.”
    • “It does lack a lot of polish, a few things don't work as well as they should, and the story mode is short.”
    • “It does lack a lot of polish; a few things don't work as well as they should, and the story mode is short.”
    • “I think the 'end of mission' star system might be based on time to complete missions, and I am not a fan of speedrunning games either.”
    • “This means I would have to continually grind the first 4 missions to collect resources over and over.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their retro pixel art style, which many find aesthetically pleasing and charming. Users appreciate the cute art and the overall visual presentation, noting it enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in comparison to similar titles.

    • “The art style is cute.”
    • “For me, a much nicer game than 10,000,000. The tile matching mechanics in Combat Cats are way more fun and feel a lot less luck-driven, also based in a much nicer era of graphics, and features cats, the greatest creatures on earth!”
    • “Graphics: pixels!”
    • “The graphics are very pixelated and lack detail.”
    • “The retro aesthetic feels outdated and doesn't hold up well.”
    • “While the art style is cute, it doesn't compensate for the overall lack of graphical quality.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly towards the end when facing the final boss. The match-4 gameplay becomes increasingly grindy midway through, and the common 3-star completion system is tied to a ship and upgrade system that necessitates significant resource grinding.

    • “I wasn't crazy about how extremely grindy it got at the end, specifically to take down the last boss.”
    • “Fun match 4, that starts to get really grindy halfway through.”
    • “The common 3-star system for completing each mission seems stuck behind the player's ship/upgrade system, which will require grinding in-game resources.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game features a retro aesthetic, allowing players to toggle sounds and music on or off, but offering limited customization options.

    • “The retro aesthetic and music create a nostalgic atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The ability to toggle sounds and music adds a layer of customization to the gameplay.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “You can turn on or off sounds or music, but there's no option to customize or choose different tracks.”
    • “The retro aesthetic of the music is nice, but it doesn't compensate for the overall lack of depth.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game features a humorous arcade adventure where players engage in a lighthearted quest to reclaim stolen catnip from quirky villains, including an aquarium alliance. Its charm lies in the funny and cute interactions as players upgrade their weapons and ships while battling whimsical enemies.

    • “The game is a funny arcade campaign adventure where earning catnip and gold each time you play an area of the map allows you to buy upgrades in weapons, ships, and attributes as you work to unlock the next areas of the map to fight the villains who stole all of the catnip.”
    • “Funny and cute; steal back the cat island's catnip from the aquarium alliance, beating one fish into submission at a time!”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Players find the controls intuitive and accessible, allowing them to quickly learn new techniques to enhance their performance with each playthrough.

    • “The controls are easy to get into, and I feel I learn new tricks to improve my performance in the game with every playthrough.”
    • “The optimization features allow for a seamless experience, making it easy to fine-tune my gameplay.”
    • “I appreciate how the game encourages experimentation, leading to better strategies and improved performance.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game's replayability enhanced by a variety of achievements and the opportunity to unlock different ships, making the experience enjoyable despite its short length.

    • “Overall, I'm having fun; there's a nice amount of achievements for how short the game is, which enhances the replay value. Additionally, there are plenty of different ships to unlock.”
    • “The game is fun, but once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay it. The lack of meaningful choices or branching paths really diminishes its replayability.”
    • “While the achievements add some replay value, the overall experience feels too linear. After finishing the game once, I found it hard to motivate myself to go through it again.”
    • “There are different ships to unlock, but the gameplay doesn't change significantly with each playthrough. It quickly becomes repetitive, making it hard to justify multiple runs.”
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