Katto: Rising Tides

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In "Katto: Rising Tides," play as Katto, the chosen one designated by Kathsa to restore peace in the kingdom of Egatlea. Recover the five gems, stolen by the Nari army from the temples of the five cities, and return them to their rightful places, saving the kingdom from conquest in this dynamic platformer game. Face terrible Nari enemies and move between floors and obstacles to fulfill your destiny.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+10

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Katto: Rising Tides features engaging gameplay with smooth combat and a vibrant, colorful world that evokes nostalgia for classic 3D platformers.
The game is free to play and offers a fun, short experience with interesting character designs and a dynamic environment that rewards exploration.
Despite being in early access, the game shows great potential with its charming art direction and engaging mechanics, leaving players excited for future updates.

The controls can feel unresponsive and glitchy at times, particularly during platforming sections, which detracts from the overall experience.
The tutorial is overly long and can be confusing, especially with inconsistent instructions regarding controller use, which may frustrate new players.
The story lacks depth and character development, making it feel underwhelming and leaving players wanting more narrative content.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The story in Kato Rising Tides is described as simple and somewhat lacking in depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a chapter in a larger game. While the characters are charismatic and the narrative has potential for expansion, the overall experience is hindered by an overly long tutorial and a lack of substantial storytelling. Despite these criticisms, players find the game enjoyable and engaging, particularly appreciating its cute elements and the weight of player choices.
- “Kato Rising Tides delivers an engaging mix of action, exploration, and storytelling.”
- “Very fun, well-developed experience with a storyline that is very open to expansion and got me interested in the lore.”
- “Narratively, the story really feels like a chapter in the full game; the characters have a lot of charisma and the tutorials are straightforward.”
- “Even that aside, I probably wouldn't recommend it if it weren't free, just because the story is pretty... nonexistent from what I was exposed to.”
- “Would be nice if it were longer and the story had a chance to have more depth, but free game?”
- “Could definitely be made to have a longer storyline and sold for a decent price.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring catchy mechanics, a variety of enemies with distinct behaviors, and engaging level design that keeps the experience fresh. While some players find it simplistic, many appreciate the fun exploration elements and the overall enjoyable experience, despite its short length. The game is also noted for its outstanding art direction and bug-free performance, leaving players excited for potential future developments.
- “Outstanding art direction, catchy mechanics, and good level design.”
- “The enemies are cool; each has its own mechanic, and you can tell them apart easily to know how to deal with them in a rush.”
- “The gameplay is able to stay fresh, and it was completely bug-free in my experience.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant art design and detailed stages, providing a visually appealing experience. However, the use of Unreal Engine 5 has led to optimization issues, affecting performance on various computers despite the attractive visuals. Overall, while the graphics are good, they come with some technical drawbacks.
- “The visuals of Kato are great, the art design is vibrant and colorful, and the stages are detailed enough.”
- “Great visuals and fun gameplay, great experience that will only take you 20 minutes to complete.”
- “👍 good visuals.”
- “No unusual graphic prowess here.”
- “The engine it uses is Unreal Engine 5, which leads to more optimization problems and causes issues on a lot more computers than the graphics would suggest.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is described as very chill, diverging from the typical wacky style expected in similar games. However, many users feel that the music is lacking overall, and there are calls for improved controls.
- “Music is lacking and the controls need to be refined though.”
- “The music is very chill as opposed to these kinds of games, which usually have wacky music.”
- “The music is very chill as opposed to these kinds of games, which usually have wacky music.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as dynamic and engaging, particularly in "Katto: Rising Tides," which is noted for its comedic elements. However, some players feel that the lengthy and challenging tutorial detracts from the experience, failing to showcase the game's supposedly funny story effectively. Additionally, the use of a silent protagonist may limit the humor unless supported by witty dialogue from other characters.
- “Katto: Rising Tides is a funny and dynamic platformer game!”
- “While they may be going for a silent protagonist, that only really works when other characters are filling in the tone and humor with interesting, witty dialogue.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive designs and engaging voice acting, which enhance the vibrant, Greek-inspired world. The appealing aesthetics and lore encourage players to delve deeper into the game's narrative.
- “Really love the character designs, and the voice acting is on point.”
- “A vibrant and colorful world with a cool Greek-themed aesthetic, with character designs that made me want to learn more about the lore of the overall game.”
- “Some really cool character designs.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game suffers from optimization issues primarily due to its use of Unreal Engine 5, which affects performance on a wider range of computers than expected based on its graphics. Additionally, the tutorial guide's dry voice acting detracts from the overall experience, although there is potential for improvement.
- “Issues are the engine it uses is Unreal Engine 5, which leads to more optimization problems and causes issues on a lot more computers than the graphics would suggest.”