Nyan Cat: Lost In Space

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"Nyan Cat: Lost In Space" is a fast-paced, arcade-style game where players control the beloved Nyan Cat as he travels through space. The objective is to collect points and power-ups while avoiding obstacles and enemies. With its simple controls and addictive gameplay, it's a fun and entertaining experience for fans of the classic meme.

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Play Modes

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

+10

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 477 reviews

music14 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic trip for fans of Nyan Cat, bringing back fond memories from childhood.
It features a variety of game modes and customization options for your Nyan Cat, adding depth to the gameplay.
The colorful graphics and catchy music create a fun and lighthearted atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a quick loss of interest.
Many players have reported issues with broken achievements that do not unlock as intended.
As a mobile port, it feels less optimized for PC, with controls that can be awkward and frustrating.

music
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
73%
8%
The music in the game, primarily the iconic Nyan Cat theme, elicits mixed reactions from players. While many appreciate its catchy and nostalgic quality, others find it repetitive and annoying after extended play, often leading them to mute the sound or play their own music instead. Overall, the soundtrack is memorable but can become overwhelming, making it a polarizing aspect of the gaming experience.
- “I love the musical variety of this game!”
- “The game runs smoothly, the graphics improved a bit since then, and the music is still the best music ever to mankind.”
- “The soundtrack for this game is uh-maze balls!”
- “Oh my god, after 12 minutes of playing, I got a headache from this music, but it stuck in my head, help!!!”
- “The downside is that there's only one song on the soundtrack, and it loops approximately every 30 seconds.”
- “The nyan cat song gets very annoying after a few minutes.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
67%
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The gameplay is primarily an endless mode where players navigate through a galaxy with limited controls, primarily focusing on jumping and utilizing power-ups. While some modes offer slight variations, the core experience is described as simple and addictive, though it can become repetitive over time. Customization options add some entertainment value, but overall, the gameplay lacks depth and can feel redundant.
- “Overall, the core gameplay is – not surprisingly – an endless mode where we float across a galaxy on our way to make it as far as possible with the help of various boosts.”
- “If I had to describe the gameplay, I'd say it's an autoscrolling platformer; you can't really make Nyan Cat go back, he always moves forward; your control is limited to jumps, though there are two power-ups that allow for more directional control over the y-axis.”
- “Gameplay takes on the role of a very simple but highly addictive platformer.”
- “If I had to describe the gameplay, I'd say it's an autoscrolling platformer; you can't really make Nyan Cat go back, he always moves forward; your control is limited to jumps, though there's two power-ups that allow for a more directional control over the y-axis.”
- “But its gameplay is really limited.”
- “The gameplay itself is a generic endless runner that also gets boring after a few minutes.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
46%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant, colorful visuals and unique art style, particularly in contrast to typical PC games. However, some users note issues like muddy textures and poor lighting, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are described as appealing and fun, though not without their flaws.
- “Revisiting this today, I see this is truly the pinnacle of modern gaming, the graphics of Red Dead, the gameplay of board game online, and the ear-blessing audio of Bastion.”
- “The visual graphics are just fantastic.”
- “The cartoon art style and cute animations really do the game justice.”
- “The game suffers some graphical issues like muddy textures and poor lighting at times, like any good Bethesda game, but it's still astoundingly beautiful and even breathtaking at times.”
- “- fewer features and worse graphics compared to the free mobile version”
- “The graphics are minimalistic, and Nyan Cat just contrasts against the background, making it very easy to see, and not just Nyan Cat, also the items and enemies, they are contrasted against the background.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and cuteness, featuring a variety of funny cat-themed elements and artistic skins that players can customize. While many find it entertaining and silly, some reviews suggest that the humor can be hit-or-miss, with a few players feeling it lacks depth or becomes repetitive over time. Overall, it serves as a lighthearted and amusing time-waster, appealing to fans of quirky humor.
- “Silly time waster with surprisingly lots of funny and artistic cat and level skins; you can even make your own cat.”
- “The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realize that they’re not just funny - they say something deep about life.”
- “Funny and cheap game about Nyan Cat's adventures in space.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
69%
19%
The game's story revolves around the character Nyan Cat, who embarks on a quest to recover what has been lost while navigating various dimensions and facing challenges. Players appreciate the engaging narrative, which is complemented by missions that provide motivation to continue playing, although some side quests can feel repetitive. Overall, the story is described as fascinating and integral to the gameplay experience.
- “A truly fascinating and story-rich masterpiece.”
- “Amazing graphics, exciting gameplay, and a riveting storyline 9000/10.”
- “The story revolves around the creature, Nyan Cat, in search of what has been lost by traveling through different dimensions and facing danger.”
- “Side quests far too often amount to just killing some mandatory enemies, particularly with the Minutemen (who are supposed to be the 'good guys' of this installment), and can become repetitive.”
- “The game has missions and a few different mini-games such as sliding over hills while being chased by an evil enemy called Tac Nayn and flying through the endless galaxy.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The monetization aspect of the game is positively received, as players appreciate the absence of microtransactions compared to its mobile version, which featured numerous in-app purchases. Users highlight that the Steam version offers a fully enjoyable experience with rich unlockables and content without the annoyance of ads or additional costs. Overall, the transition from mobile to Steam is seen as a significant improvement in terms of monetization.
- “Amen for no microtransactions with this mobile port.”
- “Very simple and straightforward (as should be expected) but rich with unlockables and content that require no microtransactions!”
- “A fully enjoyable game with no microtransactions.”
- “With even more microtransactions!”
- “There are no current differences between the mobile app and the game on Steam other than microtransactions.”
- “And after taking a look on iTunes (iOS), I've noticed that there's a lot of in-app purchases, same with Android of course.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often labeling it as a chore. However, despite this annoyance, many appreciate the game's charm and entertainment value, considering it a suitable option for casual gaming.
- “These achievements are so tedious and garbage.”
- “All in all, while this game can be tedious and annoying, it's cute and entertaining and a great casual game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users indicate that replayability is limited, as it significantly diminishes once all content is unlocked, which can take a considerable amount of time. Until that point, the game may offer some replay value, but ultimately, the lack of new experiences post-unlocking reduces its long-term appeal.
- “The game offers endless replayability, with new challenges and unlockables that keep me coming back for more.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
- “I love how each run can be completely different, making it hard to put the game down until I've seen everything.”
- “Once everything is unlocked (which, in all fairness, does take a while), there's no replayability.”
- “Replayability is limited at least until everything is unlocked.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its smooth performance and improved graphics, contributing to an overall positive optimization experience. Additionally, the music continues to receive high acclaim.
- “The game runs smoothly, the graphics have improved a bit since then, and the music is still the best ever created.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that while the game has emotional elements, its simplicity may lead to a lack of lasting engagement, causing it to fade into the background of their gaming library.