I Am Cat

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I Am Cat is a multiplayer casual simulation game with a comedy theme. It was developed by NEW FOLDER GAMES LTD and was released on December 5, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"I Am Cat" lets you experience life as a mischievous cat exploring Granny’s house, filled with secrets, puzzles, and various quests. Roam freely, steal items, and interact with the environment, choosing to befriend Granny or cause playful chaos. Engage in mini-games and use agility and stealth to navigate this immersive sandbox adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 214 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and offers a unique sandbox experience where players can cause mischief as a cat.
It has a charming art style and provides a lot of laughter, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
The game is well-supported and has the potential for future updates, which players are looking forward to.

The movement controls are clunky and inconsistent, leading to frustration and motion sickness for many players.
There are significant issues with the game's performance on certain VR systems, making it unplayable for some users.
The presence of microtransactions and locked content behind paywalls has disappointed many players, leading to feelings of being misled.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is perceived as lacking depth and coherence, with many players noting that it feels unfinished or underdeveloped. While there are quests and secrets to discover, the overall narrative does not seem to engage players fully, leading to frustration with mission bugs and a sense of being locked out of content behind paywalls. Despite these issues, some players still find the gameplay enjoyable, particularly in multiplayer settings.
- “With a surprising amount of quests and secrets in every nook and cranny.”
- “You created a game, but you don’t expect people to play through the whole story?”
- “Then why bother creating the story if you didn’t expect people to follow it in the first place?”
- “The movement is not refined, the quest system is mediocre, and the game is all locked behind a paywall.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "I Am Cat" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and fun, while others criticize its short duration of 4-5 hours and limited locations. The mechanics are praised for their quality, but issues like controller delay and a lack of settings for customization detract from the experience. Overall, while there is potential for enjoyment, many feel the gameplay is ultimately underwhelming and could benefit from more content and polish.
- “The gameplay in I Am Cat is both fun and engaging.”
- “The mechanics are fantastic and fun.”
- “With only about 4-5 hours of gameplay for the base game, I can't really say yes.”
- “If you really still want to play (the gameplay itself is a meh 20-minute time waster), go to SteamRip and download it there.”
- “I do find only 4 locations in the game to be short in terms of gameplay (6-8 hours), but with multiplayer and a ton of new locations coming in free updates later, it should be fine.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its funny puzzles, pranks, and quirky elements like dressing up characters and engaging in humorous antics. Many find the comedic aspects, including the absurdity of certain actions and scenarios, to enhance the overall experience, making it a fun choice for both casual and younger audiences. However, some players note that the game's challenging nature can lead to moments of frustration, adding a layer of humor to the rage quitting experience.
- “I found out you can shave and dress up the people and that was hilarious.”
- “It is a really funny and awesome game and I definitely recommend it, but you gotta be okay with rage quitting every once in a while.”
- “Very funny game, I really felt like a cat.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a nice art style and impressive ray tracing; however, users report significant issues with graphical glitches and performance, particularly in VR and during gameplay. These problems, including difficulties with object interaction and map navigation, detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and the need for frequent restarts. While there is potential for improvement, current issues hinder enjoyment for some players.
- “The graphics have a nice art style, and the ray tracing looks good.”
- “The graphics are good, and I appreciate the overall visual quality.”
- “The game features impressive visuals that enhance the overall experience.”
- “I tried everything from checking my graphics updates to restarting my PC; nothing helps, and there's nothing else that could possibly fix it.”
- “PC Steam gaming, even in VR, should have settings, especially for video recording, gameplay, and graphical changes.”
- “If this is fixed in the future, I'd happily change my review, but for now I can't progress. The AI-generated artwork on the carpets in the game also puts a sour taste in my mouth as an artist.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent stutters, glitches, and lag issues even on systems that meet or exceed the recommended specifications. Players report significant bugs affecting movement controls and graphical performance, leading to interruptions in gameplay and frustration, despite some enjoyment from younger players. Overall, while the game has potential for fun, its stability issues detract significantly from the experience.
- “The game stutters and glitches out; it even lags despite my PC exceeding the system requirements and recommended specs.”
- “The whole time it was extremely shaky, and the movement controls were so buggy and just bad.”
- “My nephews like it and have fun, but the graphical glitches make me have to close it out a lot when they are playing, or they get stuck outside the map.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a fun experience for kids, but it features potentially high in-game purchases that parents should be cautious of.
- “The game offers a lot of fun for kids, but be cautious as there are very high in-game purchases available.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't force you to spend money to enjoy the game.”
- “I appreciate that the game provides plenty of free content, making it enjoyable without needing to spend.”
- “The game is fun for kids, but be cautious—there are very high in-game purchases possible.”
- “The monetization model is aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating how much you need to spend to progress; the game feels designed to push you towards constant purchases.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally appreciated for its cute and entertaining quality, though some users noted that it starts off quite loud and suggested the addition of volume sliders for better control.
- “The art, music, and overall feel of the game are cute and entertaining.”
- “Which is a shame, as the art, music, and overall feel of the game are cute and entertaining.”
- “(and maybe some volume sliders, because the music was loud on game start)”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability, offering players a fun and engaging sandbox experience filled with opportunities for mischief and mayhem.
- “A highly enjoyable and replayable sandbox of mischief and mayhem.”