Idle Catfarmia
- October 4, 2023
- RainbowStudio
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Reviews
- Cute, fun, and highly addictive with strong graphics.
- Enjoyable idle gameplay that does what it promises without requiring constant clicking.
- Provides a fun time sink, especially for those who enjoy idle games with a farm twist.
- Lacks depth and content, making it feel simplistic and repetitive.
- High price tag is not justified given the limited gameplay and linear progression.
- No meta progression or significant achievements, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as repetitive and lacking depth, with quests and achievements feeling like mere variations of the same tasks. Players find the initial amusement short-lived, as the gameplay quickly devolves into optimizing crop placement to manage the erratic behavior of the primary antagonists, the fairy-cats, rather than engaging with a compelling narrative. Overall, the narrative aspect fails to sustain interest beyond a brief period.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys throughout the game.”
“The narrative unfolds beautifully, with each quest adding depth to the overall plot and enhancing the player's experience.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns in the storyline, making each achievement feel meaningful and rewarding.”
“Each quest (and in turn achievements) are just tiers of the same tasks, so at 25/100 achievements, I am quite confident in saying I've seen all there is to see outside of the actual visuals of the various spawners/items.”
“It's mildly amusing for about 15 minutes (not hours) until you realize all you will be doing is waiting to completely replant the plot with the next tier.”
“These critters are also the primary antagonist of the game as they do not target crops; they bounce around randomly, thus making the main goal of the game to try and find the most efficient placement of crops to make the fairy-cats hit more often.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking depth and amusement, with early game controls being cumbersome and intrusive. Many users feel that the content does not justify the price, even when discounted.
“Maybe okay on deep sale, but lacks amusement and depth in most gameplay aspects.”
“I find the move and deletion buttons are in the way of gameplay early on, while you will still be clicking, and the price tag is way too high to justify (even at 25% off as I purchased) for the content currently available.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their strength and visual appeal, but the repetitive nature of quests and achievements diminishes the overall experience, leaving players feeling that the visuals are the only standout feature.
“Each quest (and in turn achievements) are just tiers of the same tasks, so at 25/100 achievements, I am quite confident in saying I've seen all there is to see outside of the actual visuals of the various spawners/items.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game is primarily facilitated by the auto-farming feature provided by fairy-cats, which alleviates the need for constant manual clicking.
“Fairy-cats are your auto-farming feature; otherwise, it's just manually clicking.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally smooth, with visually appealing sprites; however, the lack of variety in sprites leads to a repetitive experience, as players encounter the same visuals throughout their gameplay, from the beginning to the end.
“The game runs smoothly, and the few sprites that exist look pretty nice, but the limited variety means that the experience remains largely unchanged from the first 5-10 minutes to 20 hours in.”
