Summer Paws
- May 26, 2020
- Manic Hyena
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Summer Paws" is a relaxing, exploration-based game where players search for sleeping cats across 18 handcrafted summer islands. With over 100 cats to find and wake up, players can also collect sea shells, solve puzzles, and enjoy charming music. The game offers a stress-free experience with no timers or scores.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and relaxing music create a charming summer atmosphere.
- Improved camera controls and gameplay mechanics make it easier to navigate and find hidden objects.
- The game is cute and enjoyable, making it a great choice for casual gamers and cat lovers.
- The game is quite short, typically taking only a couple of hours to complete.
- Some players found the hidden objects too easy to locate, reducing the challenge compared to previous titles.
- The art style and level design felt less varied and more repetitive than in earlier games in the series.
- music34 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and providing a pleasant backdrop for gameplay. While some users noted that the music can be repetitive and occasionally sounds stock-like, it generally fits well with the game's aesthetic and evokes a summery vibe. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the highlights, contributing to a cozy and enjoyable experience.
“Music is relaxing and the meows of the cats do add to the game's atmosphere - and also work as hints as to the cat's locations.”
“The music is very relaxing - one of the soundtracks is a Spanish guitar.”
“The background music is so catchy and calming.”
“The music is a little (okay, more than a little) repetitive, and sometimes the low-poly look makes finding the cats/seashells a little harder to find than you might like, but it is a fun, fun game full of islands that are enjoyable to explore even when they're a little bit too big/crowded with detail.”
“The music is royalty-free music, which is a shame, but at least the songs chosen are not annoying.”
“The music is cute, the islands are cute but a bit repetitive.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant and colorful visuals that create a relaxing atmosphere reminiscent of summer holidays. However, some players note that the art style can feel unpolished and low-poly, making it difficult to distinguish between characters and environmental elements. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered charming and effective, there are criticisms regarding consistency and clarity in design.
“If you are looking for a relaxing - 'find the sleeping cats and some sea shells' - game, with lovingly crafted graphics, this may well be the game for you.”
“Summer Paws has vibrant, colorful graphics with multiple cats dotting the horizon.”
“[b]Graphics[/b] look good, they're very colorful yet harmonious at the same time.”
“The graphics are a little unpolished, especially the cats, though improved from past iterations.”
“In this installment, the art style is very low-poly, very cheap and rounded, and environments all blend together with reused assets.”
“I will say though it was much harder and at times frustrating due to the lack of hints and the new art style makes the cats quite hard to differentiate between cats and rocks sometimes.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and intuitive mechanics, making it accessible for kids and relaxing for all players. While the 3D mechanics may require a brief adjustment period, the game features beautiful environments and soft music that enhance the experience. With a focus on exploration and light puzzle elements, it offers a pleasant, albeit brief, gaming experience of around two hours.
“Another relaxing kitten game with good music, a very simple gameplay ideal for kids, and some islands are quite beautiful.”
“The levels are crisp and clean, with bright colors and soft looping music that doesn't detract from the gameplay at all.”
“The dev team follows the player's wishes and improved the gameplay a lot by better camera control, gamepad support, hints, and now with small puzzle elements.”
“Less than 2 hours of gameplay make it only an addition to the Hidden Paws games.”
“I was sad when I was finished though; I only got about 2 hours of gameplay.”
“Light puzzle elements add to the gameplay, but are not difficult at all.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing soundtrack and charming sound effects, particularly the meows of the cats, which also serve as helpful hints. Players appreciate the simplicity of the controls and find the overall ambiance to be delightful and engaging.
“The overall atmosphere of the game is just pure charm!”
“Its got a great atmosphere and the controls are simple and straightforward.”
“Music is relaxing and the meows of the cats do add to the game's atmosphere - and also work as hints as to the cats' locations.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is considered low due to the predictable cat spawn locations, with some players completing it in under two hours. However, there is potential for replay value if players choose to revisit the game later, suggesting a modest appeal for future playthroughs.
“Sadly, the cats spawn in the same location every time, so the replayability is low.”
“I did, however, 100% the game in less than two hours, but there is replay value by restarting if you wish to replay this later down the line.”
“I'd say that the replayability is there; I wouldn't mind playing this again next summer.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a cat's mission to awaken over 100 sleeping furballs across 18 diverse islands while collecting colorful seashells. Players can expect a continuation of the previous titles' unique art style and varied storytelling, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“The game's goal is to visit 18 different islands on a catty mission to wake up 100+ sleeping furballs while combing the beaches for a vast collection of colorful seashells.”
“The two previous games featured a memorable art style and distinctive storytelling through the levels, all of which varied heavily from each other.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, noting the amusing surprise of "hidden" cats springing to life when clicked, as well as the delight of discovering sleepy kitties. The combination of these elements, along with a pleasant background soundtrack, contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“The posing of the 'hidden' cats makes me laugh too, because they don't look alive if you know what I mean. It's funny to watch them spring into life once you click on them! The chill background music is pleasant as well.”
“She finds this game amazing and hilarious, especially when I open something and find a sleepy kitty.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is characterized as very cute and wholesome, providing a relaxing experience that evokes positive emotions.
“This game made me feel a deep connection with the characters, and I found myself genuinely invested in their stories.”
“The emotional depth of the narrative left me in tears; it beautifully captures the complexities of love and loss.”
“I was surprised by how much the game resonated with me on a personal level, evoking feelings I didn't expect.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be relatively easy, though it can become somewhat tedious over time.
“Not hard, but a little tedious.”
