Critter Gang

About

In "Critter Gang" , play as a martial arts-trained red squirrel tasked with teaching life lessons to mafia members. This student game jam project features fast-paced action and strategic combat as you dodge attacks and retaliate against your foes. Help your three delinquent allies reform their ways while uncovering the harsh realities of gambling with lives.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

music8 positive mentions

The game features fun and engaging boss fights with easy-to-learn mechanics, making it enjoyable for players.
The art style and animations are charming, contributing to a polished and visually appealing experience.
It's a short but sweet game that leaves players wanting more, especially with hopes for additional content in the future.

The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content and challenges.
There are issues with audio settings, as players cannot adjust sound effects and music volumes separately.
Level selection can be problematic at times, causing frustration after defeating bosses.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its enjoyable and fitting composition, enhancing the overall experience with a strong connection to the mob theme. However, players have expressed a desire for separate volume controls for sound effects and music, as well as the ability to increase the music volume further. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it a highlight for many players.
- “The bosses were fun, the music was enjoyable and the controls were pretty good as well.”
- “I enjoyed this platformer, it is well designed, the controls are precise, the music goes great with the mob theme and it's all for free.”
- “Short but sweet, fun bosses, fun music.”
- “I wish I could turn up the music more.”
- “I know, it's not a problem, but the music doesn't repeat.”
- “(My only complaints are that you can't change the sound effect volume separately from the music, and that sometimes level selection doesn't want to work after beating a mafia member.)”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its addicting combat, smooth mechanics, and clean controls, making it easy to learn and enjoyable. Players appreciate the charming art style and lighthearted humor, while expressing a desire for future updates that could introduce more attacks, abilities, and complex boss mechanics. Overall, the game offers a fun and engaging experience.
- “An excellent short game with addicting combat and easy-to-learn mechanics.”
- “The boss mechanics were fun and the controls felt clean.”
- “The mechanics are smooth, the art style is charming, and the humor adds a lighthearted touch.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by charming cartoonish art and polished, smooth animations that enhance the overall experience. Both character and boss animations are well-executed, contributing to a lighthearted and engaging visual style.
- “The animations are quite nice, from the character animations to the bosses' moves, not to mention the very charming cartoonish art style.”
- “A lot of polish and smooth animation and artwork.”
- “The mechanics are smooth, the art style is charming, and the humor adds a lighthearted touch.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight the game's exceptional character design, emphasizing its cuteness and appeal. Players appreciate the top-tier quality of the character visuals, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, there is no mention of deeper character development or narrative growth.
- “A really cute game with adorable character design!”
- “Top tier character design.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for adding a lighthearted touch, complementing its smooth mechanics and charming art style.
- “The mechanics are smooth, the art style is charming, and the humor adds a lighthearted touch.”