Pet

About

Pet is a horror visual novel about being in a city after a fun day out and how sometimes you gotta get home to take care of your cat. It's a late night on an unseasonably warm day. On your way home to feed your cat Kuma, you stumble upon a vending machine in a dark alley. This game should take around 60 minutes to complete. As this is meant to be played in one setting, you cannot manually save…

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and well-written storytelling that creates a vivid and emotional experience.
It's a short but impactful visual novel with multiple endings, making it easy to replay and explore different outcomes.
The game successfully balances existential themes with endearing moments, provoking deep emotions while remaining engaging.

The text can be difficult to read at times, which may hinder the experience for some players.
The subject matter can be heavy and emotionally taxing, which might not be suitable for all players.
Some players felt that the game was very short, potentially leaving them wanting more content.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is well-crafted and engaging, offering a concise experience that can be completed in 30 minutes to an hour, with four different endings to explore. The writing is praised for its smooth progression and emotional depth, particularly in the existential horror context of "Pet," which is complemented by beautiful art and sound design. Overall, the game effectively combines storytelling and visuals, creating a memorable and impactful experience.
- “From the story to the visuals, everything works together beautifully.”
- “Pet is a wonderfully written existential horror with beautiful art, sound design that straddles the line between chill and chilling perfectly, and a story that can absolutely rip your heart out under the right circumstances.”
- “It's a bite-sized little story that doesn't overstay its welcome with 4 different endings to discover.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style, which blends peaceful and unsettling elements, enhancing the storytelling experience. The combination of artwork, animations, and special effects creates a vivid and immersive atmosphere that resonates well with players. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature that beautifully complements the narrative.
- “The combination of artwork and writing helps to paint a vivid picture in your head of what's going on, and there are some cool animations and other special effects at other points as well.”
- “From the story to the visuals, everything works together beautifully.”
- “It somehow has a very peaceful and also very unsettling art style.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game "pet" is praised for its exceptional writing, evoking deep emotional responses that can leave players in tears. Despite its emotional weight, it remains an enjoyable experience, highlighting the powerful connection it fosters with its audience.
- “As one of my viewers put it: 'This game is not the cheapest that's made me cry myself to sleep, but it's certainly the best written.'”
- “It really is a delight to play, even when it's destroying you emotionally.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, with developers effectively utilizing UI, tools, and art to enhance key moments and create a unique experience that engages players on a deeper level.
- “The atmosphere is great; the developers' use of the UI, tools, and art really highlights certain moments and aspects in a way that effectively breaks the fourth wall.”