Tallowmere 2
"Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens" is a roguelike action game where you explore randomly generated dungeons as a fearless adventurer. Battle a variety of cute but deadly kittens and other creatures, collecting powerful weapons and upgrades along the way. With procedurally generated levels, each playthrough is unique and offers a new challenge in this charming yet brutal sequel.
Reviews
- The game features vibrant graphics, immersive sound effects, and a diverse range of weapons and mechanics that keep gameplay fresh and exciting.
- Players appreciate the developer's responsiveness and the active community, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
- The game offers a high level of replayability and is described as fun and challenging, with many players expressing their enjoyment and willingness to support the developer.
- Many features and progression elements are locked behind a paywall, which frustrates players who want to enjoy the game without spending money.
- There are complaints about controls, particularly with touch inputs and gamepad support, leading to a less enjoyable experience for some players.
- Players have reported issues with saving progress and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing or losing saved data upon death.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its challenging, dynamic, and fun mechanics, offering a diverse range of weapons, potions, and shields that keep each run fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the vibrant graphics and immersive sound effects, as well as the responsive developer and active community that enhance the experience. However, some users express frustration over certain features being paywalled, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“Challenging, dynamic, and extremely fun with lots of mechanics and variety.”
“The diverse range of weapons, potions, and shields, along with engaging mechanics, keep the game fresh and exciting.”
“Gameplay loop is simple but satisfying and gives me that 'one more run' feeling.”
“Gameplay mechanics and graphics put it at at least 3 stars, but the fact that any real progress is locked behind $5 for players who can't even afford the first game because they can't spend the $2 for that makes this even worse.”
“While the gameplay is generally fun, after a short while it becomes nothing but fighting against spam, and it's a bit annoying that a bunch of the most basic features are paywalled off.”
“I wish it had a bit more story and goals; also, I don't like the cat mechanic and rescue story.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their vibrancy and crispness, blending a dark aesthetic with engaging visuals that enhance the overall dungeon-crawling experience. Players appreciate the immersive sound effects and the game's ability to balance its darker themes with lively graphics, contributing to a compelling roguelike adventure. Overall, the graphics are described as modern and polished, elevating the gameplay experience significantly.
“Great game, definitely was surprised at how crisp the graphics were with a hint of darkness. The music seems to keep it from becoming too dark with the blood - nice touch!”
“Love the game aesthetics and the overall dungeon crawl feel with platforming; it's a roguelike!”
“Such a good side-scrolling dungeon crawler; graphics, sounds, controls, and gameplay are spot on (more updated than your grandpa's Atari). Support your dev, get the extra content, it's worth it!”
“Gameplay mechanics and graphics put it at at least 3 stars but the fact that any real progress is locked behind $5 for players who can't even at the first game because they can't even spend the $2 for that makes this even worse.”
“Graphics are different, but familiar.”
“So much improvement and now also with online graphics are seriously better than before i also love new game mechanics also the way it interactes i will say that first game i was able to stack my keys while fighting but now it's not like that also i liked new weapon choice overall i do recommend this game also play part one it's fun”
- monetization11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 64 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally viewed positively, offering a choice between ads, microtransactions, or a one-time purchase of $5, which many players prefer over ad-supported models. However, some users have reported issues accessing in-app purchases, indicating a need for better support and clarity from the developers. Overall, the game is praised for not being a cash grab and providing good value for the price.
“Epic game worth the in-app purchase; played hundreds of hours on.”
“His options are ads, micro purchases, or a measly $5.”
“No help, no explanation, and then there are the ads.”
“Please help, Mr. Developer. I can't get access to the core pack; it keeps saying that the in-app purchase is turned off and I don't know how to fix that.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its high replayability, with many users noting its unique design and engaging gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs. While it can become increasingly challenging, players find it consistently enjoyable, making it a worthwhile download for those seeking lasting entertainment.
“Interesting and unique game, fun as hell and has just the right amount of depth with tons of replayability.”
“Infinite replayability, can get frustrating at times because it gets more challenging but still very fun.”
“Great replayability even after several hours of gameplay.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing during gameplay, particularly when interacting with NPCs or using waypoints. Users report that prolonged play leads to slowdowns and crashes, indicating a need for optimization.
“Whenever I play the game long enough, it sometimes begins to slow down until it freezes, and I can't play.”
“The game has potential, but it freezes when you talk to an NPC and crashes when you use a waypoint.”
“I just had an issue where the game freezes after every movement.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for a more developed storyline and clearer goals, noting that the current narrative feels lacking, particularly after collecting all the cats. There are also calls for improvements in gameplay mechanics and inventory management to enhance the overall experience.
“The storyline is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters throughout the game.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making every quest feel meaningful.”
“I loved how the story unfolded, with unexpected twists that kept me on my toes.”
“There's still room for improvement such as controls, inventory management, storyline, and free-to-play players should be able to rescue more kitties.”
“I wish it had a bit more story and goals; also, I don't like the cat mechanics and rescue story.”
“The only things that I miss are better weapons (some of them are practically useless) and an end to the story after all the cats were collected.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its ability to balance the darker elements of the graphics, providing a contrast that prevents the overall atmosphere from becoming too grim. This thoughtful integration enhances the gaming experience, adding a "nice touch" to the game's aesthetic.
“The music adds a perfect balance to the game's atmosphere, preventing it from becoming too dark while enhancing the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the grinding aspect lacks meaningful rewards, as they often finish lengthy sessions without receiving anything substantial for their efforts.
“Not really sure what the point is after an end run... You should receive something for grinding for an hour.”
“The grinding feels endless and unrewarding, making it hard to stay motivated.”
“After hours of grinding, the rewards just don't feel worth the effort put in.”