Kitten Burst

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Game Brain Score Based on 448 reviews
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  • gameplay
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"Kitten Burst" is a charming puzzle game where players pop adorable kitten-filled soap bubbles. Match and combine bubbles of the same color to clear them from the screen, while avoiding obstacles and collecting power-ups. With its relaxing atmosphere and increasing difficulty, it's a fun and engaging game for all ages.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 448 reviews
music124 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features an engaging and nostalgic Y2K aesthetic, with beautiful visuals and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The characters are charming and the story is heartfelt, resonating with players who have a connection to early 2000s internet culture.
  • Gameplay is fun and addictive, combining racing mechanics with bullet hell elements, and offers a rewarding experience as players improve their skills.
  • Some players have reported performance issues and crashes, particularly in certain worlds, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The boss fights can be frustrating due to unclear mechanics and depth perception issues, making them feel overly challenging at times.
  • The game lacks mouse support for gameplay, which can lead to confusion and unresponsiveness when navigating menus.
  • music262 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its engaging and varied soundtrack, which seamlessly integrates with the gameplay and enhances emotional moments. Many players highlight the quality and nostalgia of the electronic music, particularly praising its ability to evoke feelings and memories reminiscent of early 2000s internet culture. The adaptive nature of the soundtrack, which changes based on gameplay dynamics, further elevates the overall experience, making it a standout feature that many would buy the game for alone.

    • “The music is lovely, some songs get stuck in my head on repeat, and others make me feel emotional (while also getting stuck in my head).”
    • “The soundtrack is great and has a lot of variety in terms of both genre and tone, I particularly enjoyed the museum level race theme, rip my heart, shiver, burning bright, traveller and both of the ending themes.”
    • “The music really shines in quality, but the game itself is dripping in passion even if I don't love every part.”
    • “The music changes when you enter a new objective or part of the level can be a little abrupt.”
    • “The gameplay is solid but the OST really made this game worth revisiting during early access into the full release.”
    • “I think this interval is supposed to sync up with the music, but I feel like this could be snappier.”
  • graphics154 mentions

    The graphics of "Kitten Burst" are widely praised for their stunning y2k aesthetic, vibrant visuals, and attention to detail, creating a nostalgic yet fresh experience reminiscent of early 2000s internet culture. While the art style and character designs are celebrated, some players note that the game can be graphically intensive, leading to occasional performance issues, particularly during complex scenes. Overall, the combination of beautiful aesthetics, engaging music, and a charming narrative contributes to a visually captivating experience that resonates with fans of the genre.

    • “I love this game, the story is amazing, the graphics are amazing, the damn y2k/frutiger aesthetic is perfected.”
    • “The art style is gorgeous, the characters charming, the gameplay is fun and it feels like a love letter to gaming.”
    • “The visuals fit the aesthetic perfectly and the talk sprite art is phenomenal.”
    • “All I can really complain about is that, by product of being created in Unreal Engine, it is a very graphically-intensive game, even at the lowest settings, and that can make it feel a bit jittery sometimes.”
    • “It has its quirks, the graphics can be a bit off-putting (even for an indie nerd such as me) and the performance is four times worse than it should be for a game that looks like this, but once you get over that I feel comfortable calling it a rough gem of a game.”
    • “Just a warning though: it's a pretty buggy game, for example I had to go through a lengthy part of the ending three times because at low graphics it crashes because of a missing texture apparently, but it's not like the jank absolutely ruins the game, you just need a bit of jank tolerance.”
  • gameplay144 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, characterized by its charming characters, engaging music, and a mix of racing and bullet-hell mechanics that provide a fun yet challenging experience. While some players noted a learning curve and occasional control issues, many found the gameplay addictive and rewarding, especially after mastering the mechanics. Overall, the combination of innovative gameplay, aesthetic appeal, and a cohesive story contributes to a unique and enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “The gameplay is fun and challenging; after getting a handle on steering with the controller, I want to go back and try to 100% the circuits and boss fights.”
    • “Every second of gameplay was a joy, and I relished the journey from start to finish.”
    • “The gameplay is surprisingly accessible.”
    • “My only warning would be that the game isn't good with a mouse (which, now that I think of it, makes some sense for a game about a cat) - there are no mouse controls during gameplay, and while you can use the mouse for menu navigation, this tends to confuse the game, causing your cursor to phase in and out and buttons to stop responding randomly.”
    • “My only critique of this game comes in gameplay; I feel like the boss fights are way too unreadable. It's hard to tell what bullets are going to hit you, especially when they're filling your screen, irrelevant bullets blocking the camera, and tilting the camera seldom helps.”
    • “And for the gameplay or experience of playing the circuits and doing the boss fights: I'm not going to pretend here that it's perfect and will echo some of the points of the other reviews including that the controls don't always feel wholly precise, the hitboxes of the ion 'packets' can feel too unforgiving at times, it's not made explicitly clear how open-ended the circuits often are, and understanding positioning in boss fights can be difficult.”
  • story132 mentions

    The game's story has been widely praised for its engaging and heartfelt narrative, blending early 2000s internet humor with emotional depth. Players appreciate the charming characters, witty dialogue, and the way the story resonates with themes of nostalgia and online culture. While some noted minor continuity issues and underdeveloped aspects, the overall consensus is that the storytelling is a standout feature, making it a memorable experience in indie gaming.

    • “This game is a masterpiece; it manages to juggle both the lighthearted internet humor of the early 2000s with a story that becomes quite sad at points.”
    • “The story is one of the most wonderful and cohesive I've seen in indie gaming in the past few years, and the way that it blends with the gameplay and the aesthetics is seriously impressive.”
    • “The storytelling is truly touching, drawing me into a captivating narrative that resonates deeply.”
    • “Too often do games come up with an idea and then slap a story together based on that.”
    • “It's not super experimental, generally a 'revive cyberspace, but there's an evil megacorp planning to take it for themselves' plot and we didn't get very far, but the characters all shine, especially the secret boss.”
    • “While the story follows a conventional 'hero's journey'-like arc so far, the world it takes place in and how it's used are imaginatively realized, its characters well-written.”
  • emotional42 mentions

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring wholesome characters and a touching narrative that resonates with players, often leading to tears. The soundtrack enhances the emotional experience, with memorable songs that elevate key moments in the story. Overall, it combines nostalgia and heartfelt storytelling, creating a captivating journey that many find relatable and moving.

    • “This game made me cry.”
    • “The storytelling is truly touching, drawing me into a captivating narrative that resonates deeply.”
    • “What a phenomenal and heartwarming experience.”
  • humor36 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and nostalgia, effectively blending early 2000s internet humor with engaging storytelling that can evoke both laughter and emotion. Players appreciate the witty dialogue, unique references, and self-aware cutscenes, all of which contribute to a fun and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the humor is described as fresh, non-cringeworthy, and a significant highlight of the gaming experience.

    • “This game is a masterpiece; it manages to juggle both the lighthearted internet humor of the early 2000s with a story that becomes quite sad at points.”
    • “There are so many unique ideas done literally nowhere else, silly jokes, funny references, and just a bunch of small things that really show you how much passion went into making this.”
    • “Instead, I got some of the most interesting world-building I've seen in a while, hilarious dialogue (especially if you love meme culture and understand a bit of programming), and movement mechanics that seem to be begging for a speedrunner to take a crack at.”
  • atmosphere12 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging and emotional music, unique vaporwave aesthetics, and a nostalgic early 2000s vibe, creating a distinct and immersive experience. While the writing and humor contribute to memorable moments, some players feel that NPC interactions lack depth, limiting the individual character development. Overall, the combination of a fantastic soundtrack and creative environments enhances the game's atmosphere significantly.

    • “The humor is funny, the story is fantastic, and the overall atmosphere is incredible.”
    • “The vaporwave aesthetics crossed with the unique environments lead the atmosphere to be completely different than anything I've ever played, and it's great.”
    • “The story is cute, engaging, and very 'human' feeling - it feels a bit lacking though in that conversations with NPCs found around levels are somewhat surface level, remarks that sort of build the atmosphere of the stage and the overall condition of the characters within it, but not so much them as individuals.”
    • “Love the early 2000’s atmosphere.”
    • “What sets it apart even more is the fantastic soundtrack, perfectly curated to evoke emotions and enhance the overall atmosphere.”
  • character development10 mentions

    The character development in the game is praised for its vibrant and engaging writing style, reminiscent of a forum thread, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique character designs and the heartfelt storytelling that resonates with nostalgia, contributing to a rich and immersive environment. The combination of lively artwork, humor, and a creative early 2000s internet aesthetic further elevates the characters and their development within the game.

    • “The artwork and character designs are awesome, the writing is so lively, everything being written as if it was a forum thread, the story seemingly rewired my brain to some degree... it is a lovely game.”
    • “A really enjoyable racing/bullet hell game that uses its unique early 2000's internet setting and style for creative level and character design and a surprisingly engaging and heartfelt story.”
    • “Fresh gameplay, beautiful areas and art style, great character design, amazing soundtrack, hilarious and nostalgic humor and references.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for significant performance issues, particularly in certain worlds, leading to crashes that could hinder some players' experiences. While the graphics may not impress everyone and performance is notably below expectations for its visual style, adjusting texture settings can help improve playability. Despite these quirks, some players still find the game to be a "rough gem."

    • “The upgrades provide a good balance of options between making the game more forgiving and increased performance for increased demand on skill.”
    • “On a technical note, I had some bad performance issues on several of the worlds (Arbormyth and Lost Loch) and one major crash. While it didn't stop me from finishing the game, I could see it stopping some players.”
    • “It has its quirks; the graphics can be a bit off-putting (even for an indie nerd such as me), and the performance is four times worse than it should be for a game that looks like this. But once you get over that, I feel comfortable calling it a rough gem of a game.”
    • “If you are very concerned about performance, running on medium or low texture settings also works.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    Players find significant replayability in the game, particularly due to the upgrade system that encourages revisiting older levels for improved performance and times. The score-attack mechanics further enhance this aspect, making it enjoyable for those who thrive on competition and personal bests. Overall, the game offers a robust replay value that keeps players engaged even after completing the main campaign.

    • “The upgrade system also provides some replay value to older levels, allowing players to achieve better times on previous races.”
    • “As someone who enjoys score-attack games, there's a lot of replay value here.”
    • “It's a lot of fun and has a significant amount of replay value.”
    • “The upgrade system also provides some replay value to older levels, to get better times on older races.”
    • “As someone who enjoys score-attack games, there's a lot of replay value there.”
    • “There's built-in replay value that I don't know if I'll be present for even after updating Hapi, but we'll cross that bridge after I finish the campaign.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including bugs and crashes, particularly at lower graphics settings. While some players have noted improvements following patches, a degree of "jank tolerance" is still necessary to fully enjoy the experience.

    • “Just a warning though: it's a pretty buggy game. For example, I had to go through a lengthy part of the ending 3 times because at low graphics it crashes due to a missing texture apparently. It's not like the jank absolutely ruins the game; you just need a bit of jank tolerance.”
    • “It was a tiny bit buggy when I first started, but it's been patched.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express a desire for a public leaderboard feature to enhance the grinding experience in races, as it would provide a sense of achievement and competition similar to that found in games like Neon White.

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