Tamagoneko

About

Get off the tree and face the world full of saws, pits and spikes in this hardcore 2D platformer about the nimble white Cat. Make your way through wild plains, thorny deserts and crystal caverns on a challenging yet exciting journey to rescue the lost kitten eggs!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of fun and unique levels, particularly those involving climbing and wall mechanics.
Cosmetic customization for the character adds a fun and engaging element to the gameplay.
The game offers a reasonable difficulty progression, allowing players to skip levels that feel unfair, which enhances accessibility.

The controls are floaty and slippery, making precision platforming frustrating and difficult.
Collectibles often rely on trial and error to find hidden passages, which can become tedious and unfun.
The level design can feel inconsistent, with some levels requiring precision that the controls do not support.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a classic platforming experience with a gradual increase in difficulty and the introduction of new mechanics like climbing and double jumps. While players appreciate the straightforward controls and engaging level design, some minor bugs and unclear mechanics can detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a solid and enjoyable gameplay experience, though some UI adjustments could enhance it further.
- “It's a great game if you're looking for a classic experience with not too many fancy mechanics involved.”
- “It starts out rather easily, and progressively includes more and more mechanics, such as climbing, double jump, etc., giving a very reasonable difficulty progression.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward: players move, jump, collect desired items, such as coins and fruits, and try to avoid lethal elements.”
- “World 2 is when I started liking the game, then flipped at World 3 where it just randomly added troll mechanics. World 5 is by far my favorite, and I almost wish the game was more like it the whole time.”
- “On the downside, there are some minor issues: there are some minor bugs (like random frame drops in level select), some not obvious mechanics are not explained (like going down on grab doesn't spend your stamina), and some features that I personally feel could be added and won't hurt the game (like a button to go to the previous level). These are small things, but they can spoil your playthrough a little bit.”
- “To enhance the overall experience, minor adjustments to the UI/HUD and gameplay could be beneficial.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Players find the grinding for cosmetics enjoyable and rewarding, noting that while it requires some effort, the results are visually appealing. Achievements are seen as a balanced challenge, requiring work without becoming overly tedious or excessive.
- “Achievements aren't tedious; you need to work for them, but it's not overly grindy or ridiculous.”
- “The grinding in this game feels rewarding and balanced, making each achievement feel earned.”
- “I appreciate that the grind is designed to be engaging, keeping me motivated to progress without feeling overwhelmed.”
- “The cosmetics are fun, but it takes a lot of grinding to unlock them all.”
- “The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found the grinding to be tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay mechanics, particularly noting a delay in wall-clinging that disrupts the flow and can lead to feelings of annoyance.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features attractive pixel-art graphics that enhance its visual appeal, but some users have noted that the UI font can be difficult to read, particularly during dialogues and in the credits.
- “The game boasts appealing pixel-art visuals, although the readability of the UI font can occasionally pose a slight difficulty, as dialogues and especially the credits are sometimes hard to make out.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story and lore are generally considered to be shallow and lacking depth, leaving some players wanting more complexity and engagement in the narrative.
- “The lore and story are not very deep.”
- “The narrative feels shallow and lacks substance.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in Tamagoneko is well-received, enhancing the platforming experience with its appealing melodies that complement the game's increasing difficulty and engaging level design.
- “Tamagoneko is perfect for those who enjoy platform games with increasing difficulty, featuring nice music and interesting, challenging levels.”