Nyan Cat: Lost In Space

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Nyan Cat: Lost In Space is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by isTom Games Kft. and was released on December 4, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 679 reviews

music22 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and addictive endless runner that captures the whimsical spirit of the Nyan Cat meme.
Customization options for Nyan Cat and the variety of gameplay modes add depth and replayability.
The colorful graphics and nostalgic soundtrack create a charming atmosphere that appeals to fans of the original meme.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after extended play.
The music, while iconic, can be grating and annoying after a short period of time.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as input lag and problems with achievements not unlocking.

music
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game, primarily the iconic Nyan Cat theme, elicits mixed reactions from players. While some find it catchy and nostalgic, many others describe it as repetitive and annoying, leading to headaches after extended play. The lack of musical variety is a common complaint, with players suggesting the addition of unlockable tracks to enhance the experience.
- “I love the musical variety of this game!”
- “It's funny, the nyan cat skins are colorful, the collectibles look so yummy and the soundtrack is great.”
- “The soundtrack for this game is uh-maze balls!”
- “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.”
- “I had to turn off the music because it got really annoying after a few minutes.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Nyan Cat: Lost in Space" is primarily an endless runner that involves simple mechanics like clicking to jump and dodging obstacles, which can become repetitive over time. While the game features various modes and power-ups that add some variety and customization, many players find the core gameplay loop lacks depth and can feel boring after a short period. Despite its straightforward nature, some users appreciate the addictive quality and engaging mechanics that keep them entertained, especially with the colorful art style and meme culture references.
- “Despite its simple premise, the game offers surprisingly engaging mechanics and enough variety to keep players entertained for hours, making it a fitting tribute to one of the internet’s most beloved memes.”
- “The core gameplay revolves around navigating Nyan Cat through space, dodging a host of obstacles such as angry dogs, UFOs, and other quirky threats, while collecting items like milk, ice cream, and donuts to rack up points and boost your score.”
- “A significant highlight of Nyan Cat: Lost in Space is its variety of gameplay modes and customization options.”
- “The gameplay loop in the main game mode, classic, is mostly left clicking in a boring pattern so you won't fall into the endless expanse of space.”
- “The gameplay itself is a generic endless runner that also gets boring after a few minutes.”
- “As with most endless runners, the gameplay is very basic and gets repetitive really quickly.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful and cute pixel art style that aligns well with its casual and meme-inspired gameplay, while others criticize it for being basic, sometimes ugly, and cluttered with pop culture references. Despite some graphical issues like muddy textures, many players appreciate the minimalistic design and the contrast between characters and backgrounds, making it visually appealing for a casual gaming experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as charming yet simplistic, fitting the game's lighthearted tone.
- “The visual graphics are just fantastic.”
- “The cartoon art style and cute animations really do the game justice.”
- “Great simple game with loads of function, great music, and awesome graphics for such a cheap game.”
- “Incredibly basic and one-dimensional platformer with shoddy pixel art, and sometimes incredibly ugly graphics (in reference to the sometimes charming, but mostly agonizing, background art).”
- “I truly wish I could show you how abysmal these graphics are.”
- “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.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and silliness, with colorful graphics and a catchy, albeit grating, soundtrack that contribute to its comedic appeal. Players appreciate the quirky cat skins and humorous power-ups, although some feel the humor may not resonate as strongly over time. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted, entertaining experience filled with funny details and challenges, making it a fun time-waster.
- “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.”
- “Survive-as-long-as-you-can affair but the wide variety of funny power-ups will keep you grinning from ear to ear.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around Nyan Cat's quest to recover what has been lost, taking players through various dimensions filled with danger and engaging missions. While some players find the missions repetitive and lacking depth, others praise the gripping narrative and diverse gameplay modes that keep them invested. Overall, the story is seen as a standout feature, enhancing the gaming experience significantly.
- “The gripping story had me on the edge of my seat and always kept me coming back for more.”
- “A truly fascinating and story-rich masterpiece.”
- “The story revolves around the creature, Nyan Cat, in search of what has been lost by traveling through different dimensions and facing danger.”
- “The missions are easy; if you want to level up, you just need to play until you’re lucky enough.”
- “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.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no ads and offers a variety of unlockable content without requiring microtransactions on the PC version, contrasting sharply with its mobile counterpart, which includes numerous in-app purchases. While the PC release provides a more straightforward experience with Steam achievements and trading cards, the mobile version is criticized for its cash grab tactics through microtransactions. Overall, players appreciate the absence of monetization issues in the PC version compared to the mobile release.
- “The game has no ads, all features on mobile, has Steam cards and drops, as well as points shop items.”
- “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.”
- “Here’s the part where I pull the rug out from under you and say that in the iPhone release and the original PC release, you did not earn coins by playing, but by paying for them with real money in microtransactions.”
- “This game reeks of a cash grab, and 10-year-old me was dumb enough to fall for it.”
- “There are no current differences between the mobile app and the game on Steam other than microtransactions.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Nyan Cat: Lost in Space" is well-optimized, running smoothly on a variety of devices, including lower-end PCs and the Steam Deck, while maintaining a steady frame rate for fluid gameplay. The graphics have seen some improvements, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Performance-wise, Nyan Cat: Lost in Space runs smoothly on a wide range of devices, including lower-end PCs and the Steam Deck, maintaining a steady frame rate that ensures gameplay remains fluid and responsive.”
- “The game runs smoothly, the graphics improved a bit since then, and the music is still the best music ever to mankind.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly criticizing the veteran achievement for requiring over 10 extra hours of effort. Despite this, many still appreciate the game's charm and entertainment value, considering it a suitable option for casual gaming.
- “Don't recommend achievement hunting because the veteran achievement took 10+ extra hours of grinding.”
- “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
3 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 incredible replayability, keeping me engaged until I've unlocked everything.”
- “I find myself coming back to this game time and time again, as there's always something new to discover.”
- “With multiple paths and choices, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
- “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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that while the iconic nyan cat theme song can become grating due to its repetitive nature, there are also some technical issues, including occasional screen glitches upon character death, which affect overall stability.
- “Some players have found the repetitive nature of the iconic Nyan Cat theme song to be grating over time, and a handful of technical issues, such as occasional screen glitches when the character dies, have been reported.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that while the game has emotional elements, its simplicity may lead to a lack of lasting engagement, potentially causing it to fade into the background of their gaming library.