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.
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 quick and simple game to play.
- The graphics and music are charming, adding to the overall experience despite the game's simplicity.
- The lack of checkpoints and clear instructions makes the game frustrating, often requiring players to restart from the beginning after a mistake.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic, with limited mechanics that can feel more like a chore than an engaging platformer.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for the amount of content, with some describing it as a low-quality experience akin to a bad mobile game.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simplicity and clever mechanics, with one notable feature allowing players to jump or shoot only in specific spots using a single button. While some players appreciate the charming graphics and captivating music, others find the overall experience basic and lacking in options, leading to mixed feelings about its value for the price.
“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.”
“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.”
“There's one clever mechanic but overall it isn't worth the price.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % 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 lack depth and options, they may appeal to fans of the genre and those who appreciate simplicity. Overall, the graphics contribute to a straightforward aesthetic that aligns with the game's gameplay experience.
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its captivating and charming quality, described as an "incredible banger" that enhances the overall experience. However, users express frustration over the lack of volume control, including the inability to turn off the music or 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 adds to the experience.”
“Can't control the volume (can't even turn off music or sound effects).”
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find grinding to be a frustrating experience, particularly when it involves repetitively replaying tedious sections of levels after dying. The need for additional lives to facilitate grinding further detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story is engaging and well-crafted, with many players appreciating its depth and character development. However, some users feel that certain plot points could be more cohesive or impactful. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong element of the game.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it very funny, though they also note that the gameplay can be challenging.
“Very funny but hard! :D”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout!”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
