Stabby Cats
- May 20, 2020
- Mad Hose Games
Fighting your fellow kitties with your incredible agility and arsenal of sharp weaponry in this 2D action game! Toss knives, climb around mansions, and stab your friends to see who will be rewarded the coveted golden yarn!
Reviews
- The game is a fun party game that is quick to pick up and can get heated very fast.
- Players enjoy the cute cat theme and the variety of silly hats to unlock.
- It's a lighthearted game without gore or blood, making it suitable for casual play.
- Many players experience issues with controls and cannot start the game properly.
- The game has low visual quality and lacks depth compared to other similar titles.
- There is a lack of updates and player engagement, leading to a very low player count.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Stabby Cats is criticized for being shallow and lacking depth compared to its inspiration, Super Smash Bros, resulting in a lack of player engagement, with only 1-2 players logging in weekly. The retro pixel art style and cat theme do little to enhance the overall experience, leading to a perception of the game as a disappointing and uninspired brawler.
“Stabby Cats is a lazy 2D retro pixel arena brawler that rips off Super Smash Bros, but with far less depth and gameplay. The 2D retro pixel cat theme feels unnecessary, as that's not what the gaming industry really needed.”
“Current gameplay numbers are around 1-2 players logging on per week, presumably to check out what the free game is, only to see how poor it is and then uninstall it.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a deliberate choice of outdated retro pixel art, which some players find unappealing compared to modern PC graphics. Additionally, the resolution and controls are fixed, limiting customization options and potentially detracting from the overall visual and gameplay experience.
“A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received and adds to the fun experience, though some players note that it can be quite loud initially, which may require adjustment.
“The music is very loud at first, but once you get used to it, it's pretty fun to play with friends.”
“The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience and keeps the energy high during gameplay.”
“I love how the music sets the mood and makes every moment feel more exciting.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be engaging and entertaining, though some players find themselves struggling with basic controls, such as pausing the game.
“It looks very interesting and funny, but I don't know how to pause the game or anything! XD”