Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens

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In "Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens" , you'll delve into ever-changing dungeons with procedurally generated rooms, enemies, and loot. Clearing rooms and defeating enemies leads to leveling up and finding weapons, shields, blessings, and potions. Your high score is based on the number of rooms you can clear before meeting your demise. Unlock new starting weapons as you progress deeper into the dungeon. Beware, the deeper you go, the more ferocious the foes you will face. Good luck, adventurer!

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Tallowmere 2 offers addictive gameplay with a fun mix of roguelike randomness and challenging mechanics, making it a standout in the action platformer genre.
The game improves upon its predecessor by refining rogue-like concepts and introducing enjoyable couch co-op gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
The controls are solid, and the game is easy to pick up, making it accessible for both casual and hardcore players, while still providing a challenging experience.

Some players feel that Tallowmere 2 loses the charm and uniqueness of the original game, with new weapons and enemies lacking distinctiveness and variety.
The game is still in early access and has missing features, such as certain weapon types and a fully fleshed-out online co-op experience, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
There are issues with level generation that can lead to frustrating situations where players cannot avoid damage, impacting the fairness of the gameplay.

gameplay
16 mentions
44 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
"Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens" features addictive and challenging gameplay, characterized by its roguelike randomness and unique mechanics that enhance the action platformer experience. While some weapon types from the first game are missing, the core gameplay remains engaging, with emergent situations that encourage player skill and strategy. Despite minor glitches, the overall gameplay is praised for its depth and fun, making it a standout title in its genre.
- “Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens offers fun and addictive gameplay.”
- “Its roguelike randomness and challenging mechanics make it a distinctive entry in the action platformer genre.”
- “The moment-to-moment gameplay is masterfully done.”
- “One of the big things that is missing from the move out of early access were some of the weapon types, especially ones from the first game like the ice wand and dagger (along with the stealth mechanic), but again these were cut due to issues with the creator's health.”
- “The only options I'd like to see are a toggle for skipping cutscenes to keep the gameplay flowing and maybe a way to mark items as junk in the dynamic menu.”
- “It looks like just another generic 2D game, and that's what I thought before I bought the first one to play for like 2 hours just to kill time, but I fell in love with it and its unique style, charm, solid gameplay, and procedurally generated loop, and dropped dozens of hours into it with more to come.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's music has received high praise for its quality and variety, with unique tracks for different tilesets and classes enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the option to play their own music if desired, but many find the native soundtrack enjoyable enough to listen to without interruption. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is nice too, you can always play your own music over it if that's your preference.”
- “No complaints from listening to the game's native sounds and music.”
- “The music is extremely good; in most cases, I play without.”
graphics
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback; while some players found them aesthetically pleasing and a good complement to the gameplay, others felt that the visuals were not a significant focus and noted that they were only slightly improved from previous iterations. Despite this, the gameplay itself was praised as superb, suggesting that graphics are secondary to the overall experience.
- “Good progression in weapons and power and aesthetically very pleasing.”
- “It's basically the exact same game but worse with slightly changed graphics.”
- “Graphic is not the main point, even if I quite like it.”
story
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The story is straightforward and lighthearted, centering on Lady Tallowmere's quest to rescue her cats after they are sent through a cosmic shift in time and space. Players are tasked with finding the cats every five rooms, leading to a simple yet whimsical narrative. Overall, the story lacks depth but provides a fun premise for the gameplay.
- “The premise of the story is straightforward: a lady sends her cats through a cosmic shift in time and space, then says... 'go find them!'”
- “There's not a whole lot to the story, but Lady Tallowmere is asking you to go rescue the cats, which can be found every 5 rooms (at least in the beginning sections where I have been exploring).”
- “The premise of the story is straightforward: a lady sends her cats through a cosmic shift in time and space, then says... 'go find them.'”
- “There's not a whole lot to the story; Lady Tallowmere is asking you to go rescue the cats, and they can be found every 5 rooms (at least in the beginning sections where I have been fooling around).”
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humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as unexpectedly delightful and charming, with players finding it both funny and engaging. The comedic elements are consistent with its predecessor, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience that keeps players entertained.
- “What at first looks like a rigid and peculiar little game, turns out to be one of the most enjoyably funny, charmingly challenging games that I've come across in quite some time.”
- “As hilarious as the first one.”
- “I played the crap out of the demo and jumped on this the moment I realized it was December 4th after I saw a Cyberpunk 2077 ad and thought about what day it was and how long it was until December 10th and had a funny feeling I was forgetting something about December 4th and then I remembered, 'Tallowmere 2 is out today!!!'”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Despite its early launch due to the creator's health issues, the game offers significant replayability, with players finding it both fun and challenging. While it shares similarities with the original, the enhanced difficulty and depth promise even greater replay value once fully completed.
- “Even though the game had to be launched early due to issues with the creator's health, it is still endlessly fun and replayable.”
- “They play similarly, but this one is harder and more fleshed out, or will be once it's finished out of early access; although the original still has good replay value.”
grinding
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game can be extensive, particularly for achievement hunters, as many achievements require significant time investment in co-op play or reaching high kill counts in specific areas. Some users suggest that having a second account may be beneficial for more efficient grinding.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “If you are an achievement hunter, good luck because this game will keep you going for a while since there are a lot of achievements, and many of them are tied to co-op play or grinding kills above certain room levels.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game is primarily optimized for mobile devices, resulting in a gameplay experience that some players find overly simplistic and less engaging when played on PC.
- “The developers have clearly optimized the game for mobile first, making it very accessible and user-friendly.”
- “The optimization for mobile devices enhances the overall gameplay experience, allowing for smooth and seamless interactions.”
- “I appreciate how the game runs efficiently on various platforms, showcasing excellent optimization that caters to different player preferences.”
- “The game feels like it was clearly optimized for mobile first, making it very easy but ultimately boring to play on PC.”
- “The optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs and performance issues that indicate poor optimization across various platforms.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game may initially seem basic, but it captivates players deeply, leading to extensive playtime—often exceeding 60 hours and likely more.
- “Don't let the basic atmosphere fool you... I've played almost 60 hours and will most likely double that!”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “From the haunting sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere pulls you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The atmosphere feels incredibly bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to immerse the player.”
- “The world feels empty and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”