Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenbay
- February 1, 2024
- Bleeding Moon Studio
Get on Steam"Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenbay" is a hidden object game set in the charming seaside town of Kittenbay, where you search for camouflaged cats in a beautifully hand-drawn 2D world. The game features a dynamic day-and-night cycle, with different cats and mysteries to uncover in both the daytime sun and nighttime moonlight. Interactive storytelling elements enhance your adventure as you explore this vibrant town.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable artwork and soothing music, creating a relaxing atmosphere for players.
- The addition of a day and night cycle enhances gameplay, providing more opportunities to find hidden cats and interact with the environment.
- Players appreciate the engaging and humorous interactions with characters, as well as the variety of achievements and puzzles available.
- Some achievements can be tricky to unlock, and there are reports of certain issues that have not been addressed by the developers.
- The game may feel repetitive for those who have played the previous installment, as it follows a similar formula.
- A few players expressed a desire for an option to close message boxes in-game, indicating some minor usability concerns.
- music13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as beautiful and soothing, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. Players appreciate the lovely instrumentals and the creative integration of musical puzzles, which add depth to the gameplay. The combination of calming melodies and charming visuals contributes to a highly enjoyable atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The music is beautiful and soothing; I loved all the little hidden gems of it.”
“They have lovely instrumentals, and the music helped me to get in the mood to play and take my time to enjoy this game.”
“The mix of artistic style, cute music, and creative hiding places these hidden cats find themselves in come together to make a game I highly recommend!”
“At the end of finding all the cats, you are presented with a musical puzzle during the daytime and an extra musical-memory puzzle at the end of the night cycle.”
“And the music – oh, it’s like a lullaby if lullabies were composed by cats walking across pianos.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its interactive and engaging nature, particularly in the context of a searching game. Players appreciate the similarities to previous titles while noting enhancements like a day/night cycle and new puzzles that enrich the experience, making it feel more content-rich and enjoyable.
“Love the interactive gameplay while it involves searching!”
“First, the gameplay is just as enjoyable as ever.”
“There's a lot more content in this one, and a day/night cycle mechanic that spices things up.”
“The gameplay is very similar to 'Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenwood.'”
“Now that I've gone over the gameplay (since there isn't much of a story here although plenty of lore), I'll move onto my thoughts.”
“But this time, there is a day & night phase, which adds a lot more gameplay.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their high quality, featuring adorable artwork and sharp, clean visuals. Players appreciate the imaginative designs and logical hiding places, which enhance the overall fun and engaging experience.
“The artwork is adorable, the music is soothing, and the game itself is very fun to play!”
“Hidden objects, very like the previous one, Kittenwood - nice sharp graphics, found cats are colored, logical hiding places, dialogues - but bigger.”
“The graphics are gorgeous, the individual stories witty and imaginative.”
“The graphics?”
“The graphics are highly well drawn, clean and readable.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features minimal overarching story, focusing instead on character lore conveyed through thought bubbles. Players engage in an adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving, culminating in missions to find hidden cats, which adds a layer of quest-driven gameplay.
“Also at the end of finding all the cats at night, you are presented with a night quest given by Startail.”
“Now that I've gone over the gameplay (since there isn't much of a story here although plenty of lore), I'll move onto my thoughts.”
“Every character has a story to tell via a thought bubble, so it's not about speed; it's an adventure that is designed to be enjoyed!”
“After completing the puzzle, Startail Kitten gives you a new mission to find 50 pink cats and 25 green hidden cats at night!”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and adorable nature, evoking feelings of joy and warmth as players engage in charming activities like finding hidden cats and discovering delightful secrets. The game builds on the emotional appeal of its predecessor while introducing new surprises that enhance the overall experience.
“Very cute, very wholesome hog, very similar to the first game, but with some new additions and surprises!”
“[i]Purrfectly hidden cats - Kittenbay[/i] is such a wholesome, adorable game where you find cats, among many other charming secrets that are littered (a pun on purpose) with surprises for you to discover.”
“Wholesome, cute, and interactive.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its charming art and a variety of amusing cat stories, with each character offering quirky tales that elicit both laughter and eye-rolls.
“Similar to the previous game 'Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenwood', this game is full of wonderful art and lots of little funny cat stories.”
“Each character comes with their own quirky tales that'll have you chuckling and rolling your eyes in equal measure.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
