Samurai Cat
- January 18, 2021
- Fractal Projects
Get on Steam"Samurai Cat" is a puzzle game reminiscent of checkers, where players use cheese to lure rats into strategic positions for Mr. Jack to eliminate. The game features 41 levels with increasing difficulty, introducing new items that alter piece positions and temporarily turn them into queen pieces. The story revolves around mice's world domination and the near extinction of cats, culminating in a battle against a powerful enemy.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features strong puzzle design with challenging levels that require strategic thinking.
- The unique twist on traditional checkers gameplay, combined with a fun theme involving a cat and mice, makes it engaging and enjoyable.
- The graphics and overall atmosphere are well-designed, appealing to both puzzle enthusiasts and cat lovers.
- Gameplay can feel janky and repetitive, with a lack of quality of life features such as an undo button and insufficient tutorialization.
- The story does not add significant value to the game, and reloading levels after failure can be frustrating due to mandatory story prompts.
- The control scheme is cumbersome, requiring players to drag tiles individually, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is a mix of engaging mechanics and challenging puzzles, with many players appreciating the unique twists and fun elements. However, some users noted issues with repetitiveness and janky controls, particularly in later levels, suggesting a need for more varied solutions and smoother execution. Despite these criticisms, the game is generally well-received for its interesting mechanics and nostalgic atmosphere.
“Amazing game with a different twist on the gameplay!”
“Excellent puzzle game, good mechanics and challenging levels.”
“Great game mechanics, super fun.”
“However, the actual gameplay feels very janky and repetitive; it would be great if levels had more than one fixed solution.”
“The latter was bad enough that I didn’t understand all mechanics by tutorial level 7.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as lacking depth and failing to enhance the gameplay experience, with repetitive prompts during reloads becoming a source of frustration. However, some players appreciate the immersive elements it brings, particularly in conjunction with the game's board game mechanics.
“With elements of board games and a good story to immerse the player.”
“The story does not really add anything substantial to the game, and reloading the first stage after a fail feels annoying, because you'll always be prompted with that section's mandatory story bit.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its well-designed and engaging qualities, reminiscent of classic titles. Players find the combination of fun mechanics and thematic elements, such as the cat-and-mice dynamic, to create an interesting and immersive experience.
“Well-designed and interesting challenge atmosphere.”
“Excellent puzzle game, fun mechanics, and a very engaging atmosphere, reminiscent of old games.”
“The dynamic between the cat and the mice creates a fun and interesting atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it repetitive, others appreciate its quality and integration into the overall game environment, contributing positively to the experience.
“I love digital board games, and this one caught my attention, and it didn't disappoint me. The game environment, the design, the music, the characters... everything is really well elaborated in this game, 9/10!”
“The English translation is pretty bad, graphics are functional, music is okay but very repetitive.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered functional, serving their purpose without standing out, while the English translation has received criticism for its poor quality. Additionally, the music is noted to be repetitive, which may detract from the overall experience.
“The English translation is pretty bad, the graphics are functional, and the music is okay but very repetitive.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
