Kittypocalypse
- August 15, 2016
- Bolverk Games
- 19h median play time
The VR feels more like a delightful addition rather than an integral part of the experience, but there’s no denying how much fun it is to slaughter the cute alien kitty menace.
Get on Steam"Kittypocalypse is a single-player strategy game with exceptional mechanics and beautiful visuals. Defend your planet from waves of evil alien kittens on 15 diverse islands, upgrading and building weapons to combat their armor. The game features campaign and skirmish modes, with a complex damage model and unique control system."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging and addictive tower defense gameplay with a unique VR perspective that enhances immersion.
- Well-designed graphics and a variety of tower types and upgrades, providing strategic depth.
- Challenging levels that require careful planning and execution, making it rewarding for tower defense fans.
- Frustrating AI and turret targeting issues that can lead to unfair defeats, especially in skirmish mode.
- Motion sickness and discomfort reported by players due to camera movement and zoom mechanics.
- Limited replayability and a short campaign length, leaving players wanting more content.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of classic tower defense mechanics and an engaging tech tree, making it addictive for players. While the graphics and controls are praised, some users note issues with difficulty settings and occasional crashes. Overall, the game offers a fun and polished experience, though it may not appeal to all tower defense fans due to its repetitive nature and some control challenges.
“The game has an interesting tech tree and combines that with the classic tower defense gameplay, making it quite addictive!”
“Standard tower defense game, good mechanics, and just so cute pew pewing the kitties.”
“Ypleasantly surprised by the fun gameplay, great graphics, and intuitive Vive controls.”
“If I remember to launch SteamVR first and wait for a while to let that load so that the Steam button 'Play in VR' is present instead of just 'Play', I get both video and audio, but the game crashes at random times throughout gameplay.”
“Effort put into gameplay is less than the effort put into art.”
“Let's face it, most tower defense games are junk: there is too much focus on the art and not on gameplay, the controls are wonky, it's hard to differentiate units, the AI is poor, and they are too easy.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised, with many users noting their beauty and quality, particularly in VR environments. The maps and level designs are well-executed, contributing to an engaging visual experience. While some minor issues were mentioned, the general consensus is that the graphics enhance the gameplay significantly.
“The graphics are nice, and the maps are well thought out.”
“Splendid graphics!”
“This game has beautiful graphics in a fun and rich VR environment.”
“Only downside are the graphics (not the developer's fault).”
“First off, there is nothing wrong with the game such as gameplay, graphics, locking up, etc. it's just that it is boring.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 90 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a basic yet sufficient framework that supports the gameplay, providing mild entertainment through a campaign with various missions. While the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it effectively engages players and complements the tower defense mechanics. Some users noted minor usability issues related to exiting missions, but overall, the story serves its purpose in enhancing the gaming experience.
“There are a bunch of levels in a campaign that tells a story.”
“While it contains a loose story that provides mild entertainment, the game shines in execution.”
“Interesting tower defense and storyline/gameplay.”
“It's storyline isn't going to win a contest, but it's enough to keep the game moving.”
“While it contains a loose story that provides mild entertainment, the game shines in execution.”
“The name and storyline did get me to try, and so far it's not bad.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and worth revisiting after a break, others feel it lacks sufficient content to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“There is good replay value, especially after some time has passed and you forget how to overcome the level.”
“We all found the title to be enjoyable, with plenty of pick-up-and-play replayability.”
“The game is dead and has little to no replayability.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's no incentive to play again.”
“The lack of diverse gameplay options makes replaying feel tedious.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky and fun nature, enhancing the overall experience alongside its engaging tower defense mechanics and effective VR controls. Players appreciate the option of both goggled and ungoggled versions, which adds to the enjoyment.
“This is hilariously fun, and I'm glad they have both a goggled and ungoggled version.”
“Tower defense, nice VR controls, and a quirky sense of humor... more please.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with cloud saves, leading to frustrating restarts that detract from the experience, as the game heavily emphasizes completing levels in an optimized manner. This reliance on optimization can make replaying earlier stages feel tedious and unappealing.
“At some point, Steam lost my cloud save of this, and it forced me to restart from the beginning. I just couldn't go through the first stages again since each level feels like you should just do it the optimized way.”
“The game encourages players to find the most efficient strategies, making each level a test of optimization and skill.”
“I love how the game rewards you for optimizing your approach, turning each playthrough into a puzzle of efficiency.”
“At some point, Steam lost my cloud save for this game, forcing me to restart from the beginning. I just couldn't go through the initial stages again since each level feels like it should be completed in an optimized way.”
“The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times that ruin the overall experience.”
“I found the optimization to be lacking; the game often stutters and lags, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many players highlighting the detailed environments and evocative sound design that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the game's setting effectively contributes to its mood, whether it be tense, eerie, or vibrant, making it a key element of the gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that draws players deeper into the game's world.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game is generally stable, some users have reported bugs that can hinder gameplay, particularly in specific levels where bonus objectives become difficult to achieve.
“The level is beatable despite this buggy behavior, but it's the only one I haven't managed to complete the bonus objectives so far.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
