Purrfect Apawcalypse: Purrgatory Furever
- April 1, 2021
- Andy Schneider
Get on SteamIn "Purrfect Apawcalypse: Purrgatory Furever," Olive and friends navigate a zombie dog outbreak at a party, while coping with dark comedy and cartoon gore. As a sequel, it follows the trilogy's themes of cat and dog interactions during the apocalypse, with player choices impacting their survival and happiness. This game contains mature content and is recommended for mature audiences.
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- The game is a great sequel that builds upon the first, offering a longer playtime and more character development.
- It features adorable writing, engaging storylines, and a unique blend of cute and gory elements that resonate well with players.
- The characters are charming and the art style is delightful, making it a visually appealing experience.
- Some players found the game to be more linear and less impactful in terms of choices compared to the first installment.
- There are reports of frustrating moments early in the game where players can get locked out of progress.
- The game can be tedious when trying to achieve all endings, requiring significant backtracking and trial-and-error.
- story32 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of "Purrfect Apawcalypse: Purrgatory Furever" is widely praised for its engaging and heartwarming narrative, blending cute elements with darker themes of a zombie apocalypse. Players appreciate the impactful choices that significantly affect the storyline and outcomes, making each playthrough unique and rewarding. Overall, the game is considered a strong sequel with a richer plot and character development, appealing to fans of story-driven visual novels.
“Adorable writing and engaging story.”
“A kind-hearted story of Olive and their friends facing adversity with smiles and optimism.”
“This game keeps the lovable cute art style mixed with horror, gore, and a great storyline you can keep up with from the first game and fleshes it out.”
“The plot definitely changed a lot and honestly was pretty interesting; again, I sped run through the story for achievements after I did like 3 playthroughs on my own, but it was still fun skimming through the story and getting different endings.”
“It's hard to explain, but if you played the first game and wished there was a little more story, this is it!”
“I really wanted to know more about the story and characters.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their great visuals and unique art style, which blends cute and horror elements effectively. Reviewers appreciate the ambiance created by the graphics and music, noting that they enhance the overall experience and storytelling. The isometric environments and character designs contribute to a charming aesthetic that keeps players engaged.
“Great visuals, amazing recognizable style.”
“I wasn't expecting much going into this game, but the ambiance, the graphics, the music, and everything just mixes so well together.”
“This game keeps the lovable cute art style mixed with horror, gore, and a great storyline you can keep up with from the first game and fleshes it out.”
“I liked this first one but this is a real step up; characters get more time to shine, there are things to investigate, more interesting locations, the game is longer, and the isometric environments are cute (but I do miss the artwork backgrounds).”
“No matter the evil deed done by patches or the nicest thing olive can pull out, me and my friends were hooked on this story, art style and music.”
“My opinion doesn't really change from the first one; music really sets it in, great idea of a candy world in an apocalypse, same for the art style.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of cute, wholesome moments and darker, gruesome elements, creating a unique contrast that resonates with players. Many reviewers appreciate the heartwarming interactions between characters, while others find the mix of humor and horror strangely enjoyable, making it a recommended experience for those seeking a lighthearted yet impactful narrative. Overall, it offers a charming and engaging emotional journey, appealing to fans of both wholesome and edgy storytelling.
“Has a lot of cute moments and wholesome interactions between characters.”
“All in all, it is a mix of heartwarming and gory story that I consider worthy of my time.”
“Strangely enjoyable and wholesome.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its ability to enhance the overall ambiance, with many players finding it chill, relaxing, and fitting for the game's art style. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack stands out as one of their favorites, effectively complementing the story and visuals, making it a key element of the gaming experience.
“I wasn't expecting much going into this game, but the ambiance, the graphics, the music, and everything just mixes so well together.”
“The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is chill and relaxing... I highly recommend it.”
“The music instantly became one of my top 5 favorite OSTs.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay retains its core mechanics, allowing players to explore the house similarly to the previous school setting, while introducing a new hearts mechanic that influences interactions with characters. Overall, the gameplay remains largely unchanged, but the narrative depth has increased, enhancing the overall experience.
“The gameplay remains the same, allowing you to explore the house just as you did the school in the first game.”
“One thing that did change is the hearts mechanic, which indicates your status with a character and has a greater impact on your actions.”
“The gameplay is mostly unchanged from the first game, but the story is now possibly even more dense than before.”
“The gameplay remains the same, with you being granted options to explore the house like how you explored the school in the first game.”
“One thing that did change is the hearts mechanic, which indicates your status with a character and has more impact on your actions.”
“The gameplay is mostly unchanged from the first game, but the story is now possibly even more dense than the first game.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The "Purrfect Apawcalypse" series blends humor with gruesome elements, offering a mix of funny, wholesome moments alongside its darker themes. Players find it to be a fun and cute visual novel that successfully balances gore with comedic storytelling, making it a recommended experience for those who appreciate this unique combination.
“The purrfect apawcalypse series can be as gruesome as it is funny and wholesome.”
“A follow-up to a genuinely funny story game.”
“Overall, still very fun, still very cute, and at times still very funny!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when aiming for achievements, yet it remains enjoyable when played with friends, as they often engage in humorous activities to enhance the experience. Overall, it requires a significant time investment.
“Tedious to get the achievements, but also really fun to play with friends and do stupid dubs to keep the entertainment going.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
