Gray Cat
- May 8, 2018
- Anatoliy Loginovskikh
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Gray Cat" is a 2D puzzle-platformer game where players control a small gray cat on a mission to rescue its kittens. The game features hand-drawn art and animation, with players navigating through various levels using the cat's abilities such as jumping, climbing, and using items. The game also includes a level editor, allowing players to create and share their own custom levels. Overall, "Gray Cat" offers a charming and engaging experience for players who enjoy puzzle-platformer games.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a unique challenge for players who enjoy difficult platformers.
- It features easy achievements and is accessible for low-spec PCs, making it a good option for casual gamers.
- The graphics and music, while minimalistic, add a charming touch to the overall experience.
- The lack of checkpoints and clear instructions makes the game frustrating, as players must restart from the beginning after dying.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic, often reducing to just pressing one button, which can feel more like a chore than a game.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for the short duration and limited content it offers.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a clever mechanic that limits jumping and shooting to specific spots, utilizing a single button for both actions. While some players appreciate the fresh approach and find the controls effective, others criticize the overall simplicity and lack of options, deeming it basic and not worth the price. Overall, opinions vary, with some finding it charming and enjoyable for the cost, while others see it as lacking depth.
“Simple enough but charming graphics, captivating music, fresh gameplay (quite liked the new approach).”
“The controls and mechanics work well.”
“While nothing seems particularly broken about this game, it's as basic as they come - no options menu, very basic graphics and gameplay.”
“There's one clever mechanic but overall it isn't worth the price.”
“The game does have one clever mechanic, which is that you can only jump or shoot in particular spots, and there is only one button to press for both actions.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and low-grade, with a minimalistic style that some players find charming. While the visuals may not be impressive, they complement the simple gameplay and appeal to fans of the genre, despite the lack of options and variety. Overall, the graphics are functional but not a standout feature of the game.
“Lovers of cats and this genre will like it =) the graphics are quite minimalistic, I liked it!”
“Simple enough but charming graphics, captivating music, fresh gameplay (quite liked the new approach..).”
“While nothing seems particularly broken about this game, it's as basic as they come - no options menu, very basic graphics and gameplay.”
“The graphics are low grade, the entire game is comprised of one 5 minute level, and it'll grow on you like Stockholm syndrome as you repeatedly die and have to start over for stupid reasons.”
“The graphics are low grade, the entire game is comprised of one 5 minute level, and it'll grow on you like Stockholm syndrome as you repeatedly die and have to start over for stupid reasons.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being captivating and enjoyable, with many describing the theme music as an "incredible banger" that enhances the overall experience. However, a common complaint is the lack of volume control, preventing players from adjusting or turning off the music and sound effects.
“Also, the theme music is an incredible banger.”
“Simple enough but charming graphics, captivating music, fresh gameplay (quite liked the new approach).”
“The cute graphics and great background music just add to the experience.”
“Can't control the volume (can't even turn off music or sound effects).”
“Can't control the volume (can't even turn off music or sound effects).”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, as it often involves repetitively replaying tedious sections after dying, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many feel that this mechanic requires excessive effort without rewarding gameplay.
“There's nothing fun about dying and needing to repeat the tedious portions of the level again and again.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users expressing uncertainty about its presence or quality. Overall, there seems to be a lack of consensus on the story's effectiveness or engagement.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised as very funny, though players note that it can be challenging at times.
“Very funny but hard :D”
