Kitten Burst

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

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 542 reviews

music150 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game features a captivating Y2K aesthetic and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is engaging and fun, combining racing mechanics with bullet hell elements, allowing for a rewarding challenge.
The story is heartfelt and nostalgic, resonating with players who grew up with early internet culture, and the characters are charming and well-developed.

Some players experience issues with depth perception during boss fights, making it difficult to avoid projectiles.
The game can be graphically intensive, leading to performance issues on lower-end systems.
There are occasional bugs and control issues, particularly with keyboard navigation and the need for a controller for optimal gameplay.

music
316 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
52%
1%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with players praising its variety, emotional depth, and seamless integration with gameplay. Many reviewers highlighted the dynamic soundtrack that adapts to in-game actions, enhancing the overall experience and evoking nostalgia for early 2000s internet culture. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with some players stating they would purchase the game solely for the music.
- “The music is some of the best around and covers a massive variety of genres.”
- “The soundtrack changes dynamically depending on where you are and what you are doing.”
- “The music really shines in quality, but the game itself is dripping in passion even if I don't love every part.”
- “So of course the models are a little stiff, environments aren't the most 'polished', and the music change when you enter a new objective/part of the level can be a little abrupt.”
- “These are songs that were meant to be listened to in 240p YouTube videos and crackly, pirated mp3s, not the crystal-clear, near lossless format modern computing allows us to have.”
gameplay
174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
49%
3%
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun, engaging mechanics that blend racing and bullet-hell elements, offering a unique and rewarding experience. Players appreciate the solid flight mechanics and character progression, though some express a desire for more variety in gameplay modes and note challenges with controls and boss fight readability. Overall, the combination of charming aesthetics, a captivating soundtrack, and innovative gameplay creates a memorable experience, despite some minor frustrations.
- “The gameplay was so much fun for me, offering the perfect 'go at your own pace' type of experience.”
- “The gameplay is fun, engaging, and multi-faceted.”
- “The racing gameplay has a learning curve that felt fair and well-paced with the level-up mechanics.”
- “The biggest problem with this game is that the boxes and the boss fights are the only two gameplay modes, and I wish there was some more variety.”
- “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, and irrelevant bullets block the camera.”
- “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. The controls don't always feel wholly precise, the hitboxes can feel too unforgiving at times, and understanding positioning in boss fights can be difficult.”
graphics
174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
45%
2%
The graphics of "Kitten Burst" are widely praised for their vibrant and nostalgic y2k aesthetic, effectively capturing the essence of early 2000s internet culture. While the visuals are described as beautiful and immersive, some players note that the game can be graphically intensive, leading to occasional performance issues even at lower settings. Overall, the art style, character designs, and attention to detail contribute significantly to the game's charm and appeal, making it a standout experience for fans of the aesthetic.
- “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.”
- “Absolutely dripping with y2k aesthetics and full of amazing music.”
- “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.”
- “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, but it's not like the jank absolutely ruins the game, you just need a bit of jank tolerance.”
- “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.”
story
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
45%
2%
The game's story is widely praised for its heartfelt and engaging narrative, capturing the essence of the 2010s internet with a blend of humor and emotional depth. Players appreciate the well-developed characters and the nostalgic aesthetic, noting that the writing resonates deeply and often evokes a range of emotions. While some mention minor continuity issues and underdeveloped NPC interactions, the overall consensus is that the story is a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The story is like a love letter to the 2010s internet.”
- “Ultimately, seeing the story to the end is worth it, as the characters are likable and the writing was enjoyable.”
- “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 story felt like it wandered some at the start, but overall the characters and dialogue made me laugh and even get a little emotional.”
- “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.”
emotional
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with many players expressing that it evoked strong feelings, often leading to tears, particularly during poignant moments and impactful endings. The combination of heartfelt storytelling, relatable characters, and a memorable soundtrack enhances the emotional experience, making it a standout in its genre. Overall, players describe it as a charming and nostalgic journey that resonates deeply, blending humor with serious themes effectively.
- “I don't think a game has ever made me more emotional, and I mean that in the best way.”
- “The storytelling is truly touching, drawing me into a captivating narrative that resonates deeply.”
- “This game has been a wonderful experience so far with fun engaging gameplay and a story that has sent me on a journey of emotional awakening; I didn't realize how much I missed the part of me that Eclips represented, but here we are!”
humor
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its blend of wholesome, nostalgic, and witty elements, often drawing from early 2000s internet culture. Players appreciate the clever dialogue and character interactions that evoke both laughter and emotional depth, while the self-aware humor and unique references enhance the overall experience. Despite some critiques of the story's pacing, the game's charm and comedic moments resonate strongly with players, making it a memorable and engaging adventure.
- “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.”
- “The dialogue is really funny and witty.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging and unique blend of early 2000s aesthetics and vaporwave elements, enhanced by a fantastic soundtrack that evokes strong emotions. While the writing and humor contribute to memorable moments, some players feel that NPC interactions are somewhat superficial, lacking depth in character development. Overall, the atmosphere is described as incredible and distinct, making for a captivating gaming experience.
- “What sets it apart even more is the fantastic soundtrack, perfectly curated to evoke emotions and enhance the overall atmosphere.”
- “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 humor is funny, the story is fantastic, and the overall atmosphere is incredible.”
- “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.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
42%
33%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players reporting significant performance issues, particularly in certain worlds, and even crashes that could hinder some players' experiences. While the graphics may not be demanding, the performance is notably subpar, with poorly optimized maps causing severe slowdowns. Adjusting settings can help, but some users have experienced inconsistent performance across different resolutions and settings.
- “The upgrades provide a good balance of options between making the game more forgiving and increased performance for increased demand on skill.”
- “If you are very concerned about performance, running on medium or low texture settings also works.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Further, the maps are very poorly optimized, with one particularly large stage bringing my PC to its knees for what I assume to be poor render optimization.”
- “There are also some weird quirks, like when I played it at a lower resolution and low settings for an achievement, I got way worse performance than I did at max settings.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
Players highlight the game's high replayability, driven by an upgrade system that encourages revisiting older levels to improve times and experiment with different builds. The score-attack mechanics and endless boss fights further enhance replay value, making it enjoyable for those who thrive on competition and mastery. Overall, the game offers substantial opportunities for players to engage repeatedly and refine their skills.
- “The upgrade system also provides some replay value to older levels, allowing players to achieve better times on previous races.”
- “There is a ton of replay value in trying to shave your times down or get additional loops in the endless boss fights; even changing up your build can significantly impact how you play certain areas.”
- “As someone who enjoys score-attack games, there's a lot of replay value here.”
- “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 is a ton of replay value in trying to shave your times down or get additional loops in the endless boss fights; even changing up your build can make a great impact on how you play certain areas.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
Character development in the game is praised for its lively writing and unique presentation, resembling a forum thread that enhances the storytelling experience. The character designs and artwork are highlighted as exceptional, contributing to a heartfelt narrative that resonates with players, while the nostalgic humor and references add depth to the overall character experience. The combination of engaging gameplay and a rich, immersive environment further elevates the characters within the game's early 2000s internet setting.
- “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/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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including bugs and crashes, particularly at lower graphics settings. However, recent patches have improved the situation, and while some players may find the bugs frustrating, they generally do not detract from the overall experience if one is willing to tolerate some jank.
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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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