KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT
- March 19, 2024
- Kamotachi
- 3h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT" is a 2D platformer adventure where a muscular cat bodybuilder, KinnikuNeko, fights against an alien army that has invaded Earth and captured all its inhabitants. Accompanied by friends Lemon and Keita, KinnikuNeko battles through various levels to save humanity and uncover the intentions of the evil alien civilization, all presented in a Japanese anime-style visual aesthetic. The question remains - why is this cat so muscular?
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Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews
- The game is visually pleasing with a charming art style and a fun, silly atmosphere that brings smiles to players.
- Despite being a solo project, it showcases a lot of passion and creativity, with entertaining gameplay and engaging characters.
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic 90's anime and retro games, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game is considered sadistically hard, with some players struggling due to unresponsive controls and poorly designed level segments.
- There are several bugs and quality of life issues, such as a lack of checkpoints in later levels and clunky mechanics that can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- The game's short length and rough edges, particularly in the second half, may leave some players wanting more and feeling it doesn't provide the best value.
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its high quality, with an epic opening soundtrack that stands out as one of the best. Reviewers appreciate the excellent sound design and transitions, noting that the music enhances the overall experience without becoming repetitive. Overall, the game's soundtrack contributes significantly to its charm and professionalism.
“It also includes an incredible opening with an epic soundtrack.”
“This game is highly recommended and the intro music is the best I've heard :)”
“Is amazing, the music, transitions, everything is amazing!”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, drawing strong comparisons to 90's anime, which resonates well with fans of that era. Its cartoonish art style and amusing character designs, particularly the exaggeratedly muscular animals, contribute to its comedic charm, making it a standout in the indie platformer genre. Overall, players find it to be a hilarious experience that is highly recommended for those who appreciate this type of humor.
“From the get-go, its color and charm and the art captivated me; the art style reminded me of Akira Toriyama and the humor reminded me a lot of 90's anime.”
“Disclosure: I find cartoonishly swole animals amusing and hilarious, so of course I had to get this game.”
“If you like 90's anime humor, it's a must!”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features a surprisingly engaging story centered around a muscular cat and a cast of alien waifus, complemented by charming animations and a strong soundtrack. Despite being developed by a solo creator, it delivers a smooth and enjoyable narrative experience, culminating in an epic finale that pleasantly surprises players. Overall, it appeals to fans of cats, anime, and action-packed plots.
“You play as a cat with muscles, lots of alien waifus, cool gameplay, and surprisingly good storytelling too.”
“Despite being basically the creation of a solo dev, Kinnikuneko has some pretty nice animated bits, makes its simple and cute story work, has a very nice OST, and even manages to have a fairly epic finale I was pleasantly surprised with.”
“It's a mostly smooth journey through the cute story ahead.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique premise of playing as a muscular cat accompanied by alien waifus, offering an enjoyable experience with solid storytelling. While some users feel the gameplay could be improved, overall, it is described as glorious and engaging.
“You play as a cat with muscles, lots of alien waifus, cool gameplay, and surprisingly good storytelling too.”
“The gameplay could be better, but the game is glorious. I really like this game so far.”
“The gameplay could be better, but the game is glorious; I really like this game so far.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing certain assets for being low quality and reminiscent of outdated design, while others appreciate the vibrant art style and nostalgic charm reminiscent of 90's anime. Despite the appealing visuals, issues like bugs and poorly designed levels detract from the overall experience.
“From the get-go, its color and charm captivated me. The art style reminded me of Akira Toriyama, and the humor felt reminiscent of 90's anime.”
“Some graphic assets are just very bad (the walls in several levels, the lightning arcs of explosions, etc.). The whole experience lacks common quality of life features (menu doesn't default to 'continue', etc.), there are bugs galore (none truly game-breaking, but still!), as well as some poorly designed level segments (the kind that feel straight out of the 16-bit era by how clunky and softlock-prone they are!).”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no glitches or issues identified as of November 30, 2024.
“No glitches were found as of November 30, 2024.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in Kinnikuneko is praised for its unique and passionate approach, standing out in a landscape often filled with generic designs and narratives. Reviewers appreciate the creator's dedication, which brings a refreshing authenticity to the characters.
“Despite all the flaws of Kinnikuneko, the passion and love of its creator can be felt throughout the game. This is a refreshing change in an environment dominated by standardized, risk-averse, and generic character designs and plots, especially in the Japanese and indie game development scene.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters; they seem to remain static throughout the game.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and their arcs are predictable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability, particularly for completionists who enjoy revisiting content to achieve 100% completion.
“The game offers a layer of replayability that is perfect for completionists like me.”
“Each playthrough reveals new secrets and challenges, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs feel the same.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs.”
