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Hobo Cat Adventures

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93%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
story, graphics
93% User Score Based on 68 reviews

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Hobo Cat Adventures is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Hobo Cat Games and was released on September 30, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Hobo Cat Adventures" is a challenging 2D platformer where you play as a mischievous feline living in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Scavenge for food, avoid dangerous enemies, and uncover the secrets of the wasteland while mastering precision jumps and tricky puzzles. With charming pixel art and retro-inspired gameplay, Hobo Cat Adventures offers a unique and enjoyable experience.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews
humor32 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • The game features charming humor and quirky characters, reminiscent of classics like Conker's Bad Fur Day.
  • Gameplay is a fun mix of platforming and souls-like combat, providing an enjoyable experience overall.
  • The game runs well on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, and offers a good amount of content for its price.
  • Many players experienced technical issues, including unresponsive controls and camera problems that detracted from the gameplay.
  • The combat mechanics can feel clunky and unrefined, leading to frustration during battles.
  • Some levels and gameplay elements lack variety, making parts of the game feel tedious and less engaging.
  • humor
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its crass, goofy, and sometimes dark elements, drawing comparisons to classics like Conker's Bad Fur Day. Players appreciate the funny characters, silly scenarios, and the balance between lowbrow jokes and engaging gameplay, although some found certain jokes to miss the mark. Overall, the humor adds a significant charm to the experience, making it a recommended choice for those with a taste for quirky comedy.

    • “Amazing game, humor only matched by games like Conker's Bad Fur Day.”
    • “The funny characters, the varied places, as well as the many possibilities that the items offer always put a smile on my face.”
    • “Full of silliness, over-the-top humor, potty mouths, flying body parts, and is a blast!”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simple and fun mechanics, blending platforming with soulslike combat, though it suffers from some clunky elements and a lack of new mechanics in later areas. While the humor and indie charm are appreciated, some players noted issues with poorly explained mechanics and combat animations that hinder fluidity. Overall, it offers an enjoyable experience, particularly for fans of 3D platformers with a quirky aesthetic.

    • “Fun gameplay, great platforming and soulslike combat with variations for boss battles.”
    • “The gameplay is neat enough to be enjoyable.”
    • “Great humor and enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “The first three areas are great, and really give it a hobo feeling, but after that it becomes kind of more generic: there aren't really any new mechanics or NPCs to get jobs from, and previously introduced ideas stop being used.”
    • “Some mechanics aren't explained well, like the spin jump.”
    • “I loved the humor, but the gameplay itself wasn't that great.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is engaging and features a variety of quests that keep gameplay fresh, though not all humor resonates with players. It is described as a fun and whimsical 3D platformer, reminiscent of "Conker's Bad Fur Day," that allows for enjoyable character interactions.

    • “Not all the jokes will hit, but it's still fun to play through the story and interact with all these characters.”
    • “But combat and quest-wise, it's a bit annoying.”
    • “The quests that you get in the game are all very varied and do not repeat themselves.”
    • “A fun and silly 3D platformer with a character and story aesthetic like a love letter to Conker's Bad Fur Day.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a charming cel-shaded art style that complements the game's fun and silly aesthetic, reminiscent of "Conker's Bad Fur Day." While the visuals may take some getting used to, they are generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience of this 3D platformer with brawler elements. However, some players noted issues with the lack of background music and certain gameplay mechanics that detract from the visual enjoyment.

    • “The movement is absolutely crisp and the cel-shading art style really fits it.”
    • “Pretty good 3D platformer with some brawler elements, has a very Conker-esque feel to it both in humor and gameplay. The graphics look nice.”
    • “The visuals are a bit rough to get used to.”
    • “The movement is absolutely crisp, but the cel-shading art style really doesn't fit the overall experience.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues.

    • “The game runs great on the Steam Deck.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
    • “The performance is smooth and consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as chill and fitting for the overall vibe, contributing to the fun atmosphere. However, some players noted that it can become repetitive and expressed a desire for more background music to enhance the experience. Overall, while the music complements the gameplay, its limited variety may detract from the immersion.

    • “The music was chill and added a great atmosphere to the game.”
    • “Maybe the only (minor) complaint I have is that the music gets a bit repetitive sometimes.”
    • “My only major issue is the lack of overall background music.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious at times, indicating that it can become a monotonous and repetitive experience.

    • “It just is very tedious at points.”
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Hobo Cat Adventures is a action adventure game.

Hobo Cat Adventures is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Hobo Cat Adventures was released on September 30, 2021.

Hobo Cat Adventures was developed by Hobo Cat Games.

Hobo Cat Adventures has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Hobo Cat Adventures is a single player game.

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