LaserCat
- December 8, 2016
- MonsterJail
- 50h median play time
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Windows
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- A fun and relaxing platformer that can be completed in one sitting, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- The game features charming humor and enjoyable level design, with a mix of easy puzzles and trivia questions.
- Great value for the price, providing a light-hearted experience that can evoke nostalgia for retro gaming.
- The graphics and animations are considered low quality, with some players finding them dated and unappealing.
- Gameplay can be overly simplistic and lacks challenge, with many players feeling it remains at a 'tutorial' level of difficulty.
- Technical issues such as clunky controls and limited resolution options detract from the overall experience.
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, featuring a mix of outdated pixel art and amateurish MS Paint-style drawings that detract from the overall experience. While some players noted that the visuals are smooth, they still found the simplistic 2D art assets unappealing and lacking in detail, with no significant options to enhance the graphics. Overall, the visual presentation is seen as a major drawback, overshadowing the gameplay.
“The visuals and controls are super smooth, but there is virtually no challenge at all.”
“For that you get a little over an hour of interesting, but not ridiculously hard, platforming; pixel graphics that aren't amazing, but aren't hard on the eyes; and humor that had me actually laughing a couple of times.”
“The artwork here is terrible; it's a blend of old retro pixel art used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS Paint style drawings I've ever seen.”
“It's unclear if all this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can do graphics properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result of these decisions.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing and groovy qualities, effectively complementing the story and map design. Players appreciate the cohesive blend of background music with the overall atmosphere, enhancing their exploration experience.
“The style is nice and the music is also pretty good.”
“The story, map names, and background music blend together to make a coherent experience.”
“The story, map names, and background music blend together to make a coherent goofball.”
“I like Lasercat because there are some groovy songs while exploring the map.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, lacking the necessary polish in handling and responsiveness that experienced gamers expect. It is described as basic and traditional platformer mechanics, failing to incorporate any unique elements that would align with its cat-themed premise. Overall, the gameplay feels underdeveloped and reminiscent of simpler titles without offering anything innovative.
“You can compare the gameplay with 'You Have to Win the Game'.”
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
“It's pretty basic and traditional platformer gameplay, with nothing cat-like about any of it.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is consistently praised for being well-executed and genuinely funny, eliciting actual laughter from players. It complements the engaging platforming experience and adds charm to the overall presentation, including the quiz questions and writing.
“For that you get a little over an hour of interesting, but not ridiculously hard, platforming; pixel graphics that aren't amazing, but aren't hard on the eyes; and humor that had me actually laughing a couple of times.”
“The quiz questions and writing are genuinely funny too.”
“The humor of the game is well done.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. Additionally, the integration of the narrative with map names and background music creates a cohesive and whimsical experience.
“The story, map names, and background music blend together to create a coherent experience.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story, map names, and background music blend together to make a coherent goofball.”
