Samurai Cat

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Samurai Cat is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Fractal Projects and was released on January 18, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features strong puzzle design with challenging levels that require strategic thinking.
The unique twist on traditional checkers gameplay, combined with a fun cat vs. mice theme, makes it engaging and enjoyable.
The graphics, music, and overall atmosphere are well-crafted, creating an immersive experience for players.

Gameplay can feel janky and repetitive, with a lack of quality of life features such as an undo button.
The story does not add significant value to the game, and mandatory story prompts can be annoying after failures.
The control scheme is cumbersome, requiring players to drag tiles individually, and the tutorial is insufficient for understanding all mechanics.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
18%
18%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its innovative mechanics and engaging puzzles, while others criticize it for being janky and repetitive, particularly noting issues with level design and tutorial clarity. Overall, the game is seen as fun and challenging, but improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and well-integrated into the overall design, others criticize it for being repetitive. Overall, it contributes positively to the game environment, but its repetitiveness may detract from the experience for some players.
- “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.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are considered functional but not particularly impressive, while the English translation has received criticism for its poor quality. Additionally, the music is noted to be repetitive, contributing to an overall lackluster audiovisual 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 the environments feel bland and uninspired.”