Furistas Cat Cafe

About

Furistas Cat Cafe is a game where you adopt and care for a variety of cats, each with their own backstory and personality. Customize your cafe to create your own unique space while matching cats with customers based on their personalities. The game encourages ethical pet ownership and includes cute iMessage stickers. It is free to play with optional in-game purchases.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,926 reviews

graphics118 positive mentions

monetization103 negative mentions

graphics
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
40%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and charming art style, featuring cute cats and a pleasant aesthetic that enhances the overall gameplay experience. While many users appreciate the clean visuals and relaxing atmosphere, some have noted issues with lag and glitches that detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its appeal among players.
- “The graphics are high quality and so adorable!”
- “The artwork and animation is captured so well and the overall style of the game and music is very peaceful and relaxing.”
- “I love the graphics and cute style of the game as well.”
- “The only problem is why it's so slow and laggy for such a simple game, with not even glamorous graphics.”
- “My phone has plenty of space, so the graphics must be missing something if it keeps glitching and restarting and I lose my special cat that I want.”
- “This game is so repetitive and the graphics are so bad.”
monetization
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
16%
71%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating that in-app purchases are optional and not necessary for enjoyment or progression. While there are opportunities to watch ads for rewards, they are not intrusive and do not disrupt gameplay, although some users have reported issues with ad functionality. Overall, the game strikes a balance between monetization and user experience, avoiding aggressive cash-grab tactics common in many mobile games.
- “While in-app purchases are an option, you don't need them to play, and not using them doesn't make the game any less fun.”
- “The in-app purchases are totally optional, and you don't really miss anything by avoiding them.”
- “Microtransactions are optional, but really not necessary at all to enjoy the game at a nice pace.”
- “The game reboots whenever I try and watch a video to support the ads.”
- “You can't collect bonus content by watching ads because the ads make the game crash before they load.”
- “I rate this 2 stars because of ads.”
stability
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and crashing that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's bugs, which often render it nearly unplayable, despite its appealing art style and concept. While some users note that the game runs smoothly at times, the overall consensus is that the stability issues need urgent attention from the developers.
- “However, it's a lovely little game that runs great on Wi-Fi. I don't use data, so I only play at home, and it's a very cute little time-filler.”
- “This game has so much potential, I love the art style and the general concept, but this game is buggy at the least.”
- “I've lowered my review because with all its other positive attributes, this game is sadly rendered almost unplayable due to near constant freezing, glitches, and just absolutely garbage controls.”
- “I want to love this game but it freezes way too often that it gets frustrating instead of relaxing, making it almost unplayable.”
gameplay
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
55%
7%
The gameplay is characterized as simple and relaxing, appealing to casual players with its cute graphics and easy mechanics. However, many users find it repetitive and lacking depth, primarily revolving around pairing cats with customers and waiting for timers to expire. While the game offers enjoyable moments, it often leads to boredom due to limited interactive elements and a grind-like progression system.
- “Adorable graphics, gameplay that keeps you entertained... it's not like most games of this kind where you find yourself having to wait very long to be able to progress further, this game always has something for you to do.”
- “The cats are adorable and the gameplay manages to not be overly demanding while also still being engaging, so whether you have a few hours to play or just a few minutes you'll be able to enjoy it.”
- “Simple, relaxing gameplay, adorable kitties, and excellent customer service make this an easy 5🌟”
- “The game doesn't offer much in terms of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay completely stops for 3-30 seconds at a time, and it is unrelated to the device played on.”
- “The gameplay is rather boring; I was expecting more to it.”
music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, often described as cute and jazzy, enhancing the overall enjoyable experience. While many players appreciate the soothing background tunes, some express concerns about repetitive listening leading to dullness over time. Overall, the combination of delightful music and charming visuals contributes to a cozy and engaging atmosphere for players.
- “I absolutely love the art, music, and the way you unlock bits of story from the customers.”
- “The artwork and animation are captured so well, and the overall style of the game and music is very peaceful and relaxing.”
- “Relaxing calm music and super cute kitties!”
- “Hopefully there's more music to come; listening to it for hours can get very dull.”
- “It's a great game; however, since this new update, every time I've opened the game to play, it will freeze and the music will carry on playing in the background if I leave the app, so I then have to remove the app from recently used to stop the music.”
- “Music keeps sending me into sleep.”
story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
76%
7%
The game's story is primarily centered around the unique backstories and personalities of each cat, which players find endearing and engaging. However, many users express a desire for a more substantial overarching narrative or additional side quests, as the current missions can feel repetitive and lacking depth. While the charming graphics and music enhance the experience, the limited story progression and frequent glitches in daily missions detract from overall enjoyment.
- “I absolutely love the art, music, and the way you unlock bits of story from the customers.”
- “I love the fact that each cat has a unique story; it makes you feel really attached to them.”
- “I love how each cat has a story, and some of them are really funny; they really did an amazing job with the detail of the cats.”
- “Gameplay is lame, repetitive and there's virtually no story.”
- “I was hoping for a storyline and helping characters adopt cats, but there is really no story or anything to it.”
- “Love the game, just wish there was more stuff to do, like maybe a storyline or mini games.”
emotional
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with users describing it as a "wholesome" and "heartwarming" experience. Players appreciate its cute design and relaxing gameplay, often highlighting the emotional attachment they develop to the game's characters, particularly the cats. Overall, it is seen as a delightful and feel-good game perfect for casual play.
- “It's very peaceful and heartwarming.”
- “Beautiful, wholesome little mobile game that makes you surprisingly attached to your little cafe!”
- “This is just.... so wholesome.....”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding joy in amusing glitches, such as cats attempting to sleep in awkward positions that resemble mating. The quirky personalities and stories of the cats, along with their silly poses and interactions, contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, the game is described as cute, funny, and a delightful way to pass the time.
- “It's very funny and a cute game.”
- “The poses have been hilariously entertaining and I love how easy it is to play, and to move forward in events!”
- “I love how each cat has a story and some of them are really funny; they really did an amazing job with the detail of the cats.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and recent updates that have improved stability. However, many users report significant lag, crashes, and overall poor optimization, making the game unplayable for some. Overall, while there are positive aspects, the game still requires further optimization to enhance the user experience.
- “It runs smoothly, doesn't seem to have bugs.”
- “Edit: the recent updates have definitely improved the performance of the game.”
- “It runs smoothly and you know what?”
- “Yes, it's very cute but it's so badly optimized it becomes unplayable.”
- “I like it overall but it has some serious performance issues that make the game laggy and unstable.”
- “A bit laggy, and crashed once or twice, so could use some optimization in that respect.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some appreciate the cute artwork and find the grind enjoyable, many others feel it becomes tedious and time-consuming, especially as they progress. The grind can feel excessive, often leading to frustration over the difficulty of obtaining items without spending real money, making the experience feel more like a chore than fun. Overall, while some enjoy the optional nature of grinding, others find it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “So when you have to pair a cat with '5 to 10' customers, it's tedious to stay on the game just to attempt to complete the one task because you spend more time waiting than doing an activity.”
- “After a while, it gets tedious and excruciatingly hard to obtain the cats during the special events without paying for additional items.”
- “It begins to feel like a 9-5 minimum wage job, grinding for worthless collectibles, or simply use real cash for buy-to-win loot.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game's atmosphere is generally described as relaxing and charming, with adorable cats contributing to a cute vibe. However, some players feel that certain mechanics can create stress, detracting from the overall chill experience. Despite this, the absence of a "pay to win" environment is appreciated, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
- “I usually don't have the patience for time-gate games that nickel and dime you, but there's such a chilled-out atmosphere in this game that I see no reason to be pressured to rush.”
- “The cats are adorable, and the overall atmosphere of the game is relaxing.”
- “My little sister (age 8) and I really like this game; all the cats are cute, and it doesn't have that 'pay to win' atmosphere.”
- “This makes the game a bit stressful and takes away from the relaxing and cute atmosphere it tries to cultivate.”
- “I usually don't have the patience for time-gate games that nickel and dime you, but there's such a chilled-out atmosphere in this game I see no reason to be pressured to rush.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviewers suggest enhancing character development by introducing social features that allow players to interact with friends' cafes and engage in tasks, as well as incorporating additional game modes focused on caring for cats. They also recommend implementing customizable character designs with unlockable outfits to further personalize the gaming experience.
- “The character development in this game is fantastic! I love how you can customize your character with unlockable outfits and unique designs.”
- “I appreciate the depth of character interactions, especially with the social features that allow you to visit friends' cafes and engage in fun activities together.”
- “The addition of caring for the cats and other tasks really enhances the character development aspect, making it feel more immersive and rewarding.”
- “The character development feels very shallow, with little to no progression or meaningful choices that impact the gameplay.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character customization; it feels like there are very few options to make my character feel unique.”
- “The interactions with other characters are limited and don't contribute to any real development or growth, making the experience feel flat.”