Kittypocalypse

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"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."

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 160 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Engaging and fun tower defense gameplay that is well-suited for VR, providing a unique perspective and immersive experience.
Challenging levels with a variety of towers and upgrades, encouraging strategic planning and replayability.
Visually appealing graphics and a quirky sense of humor, making the game enjoyable and entertaining.

Frustrating AI and turret targeting issues, leading to moments where defenses fail unexpectedly.
Some players experience motion sickness due to the camera movement and zoom mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience.
Limited content and replayability, with some players feeling the game becomes repetitive after a short time.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
13%
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, featuring an engaging tower defense mechanic combined with a unique tech tree that adds depth and strategy. While the graphics and controls are praised, some players note issues with difficulty settings and occasional crashes. Overall, the game offers a fun and addictive experience, particularly for fans of the genre, despite some minor gameplay limitations.
- “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.”
- “Pleasantly 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.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
29%
12%
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised, with many users noting their beauty, sharpness, and thoughtful design of maps and environments. Players appreciate the variety in visual elements, such as towers and upgrades, which enhance the gameplay experience. While some minor issues were mentioned, the consensus is that the graphics contribute positively to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics and sound effects are good, and there is enough variety among towers, upgrades, and placement to keep things interesting without being overly complex.”
- “Kittypocalypse has great graphics, controls, level design, and a bunch of turrets and upgrades that give a lot of tactical depth.”
- “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.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's story is described as simple and not award-winning, yet it effectively supports the gameplay and keeps players engaged through a campaign of 15 missions. While the narrative provides mild entertainment and aligns well with the game's title, it is the execution and strategic elements that truly enhance the experience. Overall, players find the storyline enjoyable, with some humorous moments, although there are minor usability issues related to navigating the game interface.
- “There are a bunch of levels in a campaign that tells a story.”
- “The storyline, which is completely in line with the title, is done in a fun way and makes me chuckle from time to time.”
- “It is beautifully set out with a great story behind it on what is happening as well as why you are defending.”
- “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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game offers good replayability, especially after a break, as players may forget level strategies, making it enjoyable to revisit. However, some users feel that the game lacks sufficient content to maintain long-term replay value. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some finding it highly replayable while others see it as lacking in this aspect.
- “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 opportunities for pick-up and replayability.”
- “The game is dead and has little to no replayability.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
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 unenjoyable.
- “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.”
- “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 only complete it in the optimized way.”
- “The game is riddled with performance issues that make it difficult to enjoy the experience. Optimization seems to have been an afterthought.”
- “I encountered frequent frame drops and stuttering, which severely impacted my ability to play the game effectively. It feels like the developers didn't prioritize optimization.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many users highlighting the effective use of sound design, visuals, and environmental storytelling that enhance the overall experience. Players frequently mention how the atmosphere contributes to the emotional depth and tension of the gameplay, making it a standout feature. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a key element that draws players into its world.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marked by noticeable bugs that can hinder gameplay, yet players still find the levels beatable, albeit with some challenges in achieving bonus objectives.
- “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.”