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 twist.
- Visually appealing graphics and well-designed levels that enhance the experience.
- Challenging mechanics that require strategic planning and tower placement.
- Frustrating AI and turret targeting issues that can lead to unfair defeats.
- Motion sickness and discomfort due to camera movement and zooming mechanics.
- Limited replayability and a lack of new content or updates since its release.
- gameplay44 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of classic tower defense mechanics with an engaging tech tree, making it addictive for many players. While the graphics and controls receive praise, some users note issues like difficulty settings and occasional crashes, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the game is seen as fun and polished, though it may not appeal to all tower defense fans due to its repetitive waves and some control challenges.
“The game has an interesting tech tree combined with classic tower defense gameplay, and it is actually quite addictive!”
“Great graphics and fun gameplay!”
“The gameplay and tutorial are great, and it's polished from this first experience.”
“Well no... throughout gameplay would imply that there is gameplay.”
“Effort put into gameplay < effort put into art.”
“- cannot set difficulty in skirmish (default one is insane) - 3 difficulty levels only in campaign mode; if you are in the middle of a hard campaign and want relaxed gameplay or maybe show it to a beginner?”
- graphics30 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 3 % 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 are well-designed, and the variety in visual elements contributes to an engaging experience. While some minor issues were mentioned, such as menu navigation discomfort, the general consensus is that the graphics enhance the gameplay significantly.
“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.”
“This game has beautiful graphics in a fun and rich VR environment.”
“Kittypocalypse has great graphics, controls, level design, and a bunch of turrets and upgrades that give a lot of tactical depth.”
“Only downside are the graphics (not the developer's fault).”
- story20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's storyline is described as simple and not particularly groundbreaking, yet it effectively supports the gameplay and keeps players engaged through a series of campaign missions. While the narrative offers mild entertainment, the focus is on strategic tower defense mechanics, and players appreciate the variety of levels available. Some users noted minor usability issues, such as unclear exit prompts after 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.”
“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.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and conducive to repeated play after a break, others feel it lacks sufficient replay value, describing it as "dead" with little incentive to return. Overall, experiences vary significantly among players.
“There is good replay value as well after sufficient 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 replayability.”
“The game is dead and has little to no replayability.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its quirky sense of humor, contributing to a hilariously fun experience. Players appreciate the inclusion of both goggled and ungoggled versions, enhancing the overall enjoyment alongside its engaging tower defense mechanics and VR controls.
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have expressed frustration with the game's optimization, particularly regarding the necessity to replay levels in a specific, optimized manner. Additionally, issues with cloud saves have compounded the problem, leading to a negative experience when having to restart from the beginning.
“Each level feels like it should be approached in an optimized way, making the gameplay experience more engaging and strategic.”
“The game encourages players to find the most efficient paths and strategies, enhancing the overall challenge and satisfaction.”
“Optimizing your approach to each level not only improves your performance but also adds a layer of depth to the gameplay.”
“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.”
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, creating a captivating environment that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the visuals and sound design, which contribute to a strong sense of place and mood. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that draws players deeper into the game's world.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by noticeable bugs that can hinder gameplay, particularly in certain levels, making it challenging to achieve bonus objectives. However, players still find the levels beatable despite these issues.
“The level is beatable despite this buggy behavior, but it's the only one I haven't managed the bonus objectives so far.”
