"Stray Cat Doors 2" is a single-player adventure game that takes players on a journey with the "Girl in the White Cat Hat" once again. The game boasts an interesting plot, fantastic gameplay, outstanding visuals, and splendid music, but is hindered by lots of bugs. It is a highly emotional and immersive experience that fans of the genre won't want to miss.
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- Beautiful graphics and art style that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Heartwarming and emotional storyline that resonates with players, especially cat lovers.
- Challenging puzzles that are engaging and fun to solve, with a good balance of difficulty.
- Excessive ads that can disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
- Some puzzles may be too difficult or confusing, leading to reliance on hints.
- Occasional glitches or bugs that can hinder progress in the game.
- story1,045 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of "Stray Cat Doors 2" is widely praised for its emotional depth and heartwarming themes, often evoking strong feelings among players. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to convey a touching narrative without dialogue, relying on visuals and music to enhance the storytelling experience. While some players found the plot bittersweet and occasionally confusing, the overall sentiment is that the story is beautifully crafted, making it a memorable and engaging aspect of the game.
“The story is beautiful and will get you weeping, but the only thing I would change is the 3D animation; it needs a bit of work, especially for the cats.”
“The story follows the white cat from the first game, and you learn new things about the white cat.”
“The story is incredibly tender and touching; the art is gorgeous and the puzzles are very interesting and entertaining.”
“The story's only told through pictures, so it was a bit hard to follow on the details.”
“The story was so heart-wrenching when you begin to progress and know what happens next.”
“The story is bittersweet in my opinion; it's happy but with a tint of sadness.”
- graphics518 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the adorable art style, beautiful visuals, and calming color palettes. Reviewers frequently highlight the graphics as a key aspect that enhances the overall experience, making it both aesthetically pleasing and emotionally engaging. The combination of cute character designs, detailed environments, and soothing animations contributes to a nostalgic and heartwarming atmosphere that resonates with players.
“The graphics, storyline, and background melodies all support a wonderful gameplay; soothing, healing, and mesmerizing ❤️✨.”
“The graphics are adorable, the storyline is super sweet, and the little extra game in-between was a nice touch too.”
“The graphics are beautiful, the story is adorable, and the first time your character looks into the mirror I had a wait- what?”
“Graphics are iffy, gameplay is more rudimentary, ads are distracting and the 'side games' and gem grinding takes away from the atmosphere and puzzle focus.”
“Confusing structure, mediocre graphics, and not enough real puzzles.”
“Nice game but lame, too much time wasted in between new scenes and graphics are too wishy-washy and hurt eyes after looking at the screen after a short time only.”
- emotional478 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with many players expressing that it made them cry due to its touching and heartwarming story. Reviewers highlight the beautiful art, soothing music, and engaging puzzles that complement the narrative, creating a deeply immersive experience that resonates with players, especially those with personal connections to the themes presented. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions, making it a memorable and cherished experience for many.
“The story is incredibly tender and touching, the art is gorgeous and the puzzles are very interesting and entertaining.”
“This game is an emotional journey; I actually cried when I finished the last stage... words fail to convey how much I adore this piece of creation.”
“The ending was so emotional (I loved it😭), the puzzles were fun, the movement was kinda awkward though.”
- music342 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with its emotional depth and fitting seamlessly with the game's visuals and storyline. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the cute graphics and engaging puzzles, often describing it as beautiful and nostalgic, making the game a relaxing escape. Many reviewers noted that the music not only elevates the gameplay but also evokes strong emotional responses, contributing to the game's heartwarming narrative.
“The music is relaxing and overall it's a very pleasing game with cute visuals.”
“The music is soothing and lovely.”
“The music is very calming and the art style reminds me of childhood watercolor storybooks.”
“The music is glitchy.”
“I'm gonna be honest, this game made me cry.. maybe it was the music atmosphere but all I know is that this is the greatest game I've ever played.”
“The music so relaxing, and the story was so touching.”
- monetization305 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game primarily relies on ads, which players report as being frequent but generally not intrusive, often lasting only a few seconds. Many users appreciate the option to watch ads for hints or rewards, viewing it as a fair trade-off for a free-to-play experience, while others express frustration over the sheer volume of ads, suggesting it detracts from overall enjoyment. Some players are willing to pay to remove ads, indicating a desire for a more streamlined experience.
“I bought nearly every in-app purchase except for some outfits that I will get soon.”
“I enjoyed it so much I would pay for the in-app purchases if I had the money.”
“10 stars and with no in-game purchases at all, it's awesome that I can unlock all the outfits!”
“The puzzles are great, but on higher levels it gets pretty hard to finish one level without watching ads at all or buying the item to point out what you need to find.”
“However, the interface is glitchy and buggy to navigate, and there are so many ads to the point where it's almost unplayable.”
“The biggest thing that's holding me back from 5 stars is the crazy amount of ads and the on and off glitches.”
- gameplay93 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging and enjoyable mechanics, featuring a mix of puzzles, customization, and interactive elements that keep players entertained. Many reviewers highlight the game's beautiful graphics and soothing music, which enhance the overall experience, while some note that the puzzles strike a good balance between challenge and accessibility. However, a common concern is the presence of intrusive ads, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is very amusing; sometimes you find the items in surprising places.”
“Amazing graphics, great controls, fantastic illustrations, engaging gameplay and storyline, challenging puzzles, super good music.”
“The gameplay was amazing and smooth, and I absolutely love the mechanic where we can design rooms to our desire.”
“I don't like how the gameplay is extended in this game by the gathering of tokens or the need to collect rooms, etc. It just seems unnecessary.”
“Simplistic gameplay is one thing, but the high amount of ads I was fed in not even 10 minutes is a mood killer - some taking me without choice to the Google Store!”
“It's a really nice game with a lot more features compared to the first one, but there's just too many ads in the gameplay!”
- stability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
Overall, users report significant stability issues with the game, citing frequent glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly during critical moments. Many players express frustration with the excessive number of ads, which further detracts from the experience. While some enjoy the game, the recurring technical problems prevent them from giving it a higher rating.
“I've had no glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
“However, the interface is glitchy and buggy to navigate, and there are so many ads to the point where it's almost unplayable.”
“Its a great game except at the snow part when at the puzzle to get the last green gem, it's glitched because I have done it completely right and nothing happens. I even looked at the answer and it's correct; please fix this bug.”
“I would love to continue playing, but with these glitches, I cannot progress.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its calming and cozy qualities, enhanced by beautiful graphics and fitting background music that complements the scenery and storyline. Many players find it relaxing and heartwarming, with some even describing it as nostalgic and emotionally impactful. However, a few critiques mention that distracting ads and side games can detract from the overall immersive experience.
“The art style used in this game is very cute, the background music is amazing and each piece suits the atmosphere of every scenery in the game, along with a relatable storyline.”
“This game has a very calming and soothing atmosphere to it, and a heartwarming story.”
“Graphics are iffy, gameplay is more rudimentary, ads are distracting and the 'side games' and gem grinding take away from the atmosphere and puzzle focus.”
“The atmosphere is the coziest and the game itself is very comforting and calm.”
“It has a nostalgic atmosphere.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and lightheartedness, with players enjoying the funny minigames, adorable main character, and heartwarming story. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to entertain both adults and children, making it a delightful experience filled with engaging puzzles and amusing moments. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a fun and enjoyable experience for players.
“Simply fantastic, every step of this game is sweet and funny, the main character is adorable and the story is so heartwarming.”
“I love the many puzzles; they are challenging and fun. My daughter and I both really enjoy the game—it's very entertaining, fun, cute, and funny!”
“I really like this game because it is very relaxed and funny.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the balance of mini-games, others feel that it becomes tedious and detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially after stage 9. The necessity to grind for gems and complete decorating tasks is often seen as a frustrating requirement that interrupts the puzzle-solving focus. Additionally, the presence of distracting ads further diminishes the gaming experience for many users.
“After stage 9, it does get more grindy and boring, but it takes a while to get there.”
“Graphics are iffy, gameplay is more rudimentary, ads are distracting, and the side games and gem grinding take away from the atmosphere and puzzle focus.”
“I can't open stage 9 without doing the decorating mini game and grinding for the crystals.”
- character development5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highlighted by its adorable designs and customization options, which enhance the overall heartwarming and engaging storyline. Players appreciate the charming art style and relaxing music, contributing to a delightful gaming experience that balances challenge with enjoyment.
“The overall storyline was amazing, the character designs are absolutely adorable, and the game isn't too difficult.”
“I love everything from the story, art style, character design, background music, gameplay.”
“So cute and smooth; I love the character designs and the objects.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through extra levels, house decorating, and unlockable achievements, allowing players to fully enjoy its content without additional costs. Users appreciate the engaging story and note that it has more replay value than its predecessor, making it highly recommended for repeated playthroughs.
“The game also has great replay value.”
“Has an endearing story and great replay value, highly recommended.”
“More replay value than the first; the story is fun.”
“No money needed to play this game to its fullest, but it has limited replayability with only a few extra levels, house decorating, and achievements to unlock more outfits or furniture.”