The Cat! Porfirio's Adventure
- August 4, 2016
- Cats Who Play
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn "The Cat! Porfirio's Adventure," play as Porfirio, a city cat on a mission to prove himself in the countryside. Take on challenges such as racing, fishing, roof-running, and battling wolves, while also engaging in more laid-back activities like a poetry contest. Overcome the difficulties of rural life and rise to the top of the village cat hierarchy.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Cute and charming graphics that appeal to younger audiences.
- Easy achievements and trading cards make it appealing for collectors and achievement hunters.
- Offers a light-hearted and simple gameplay experience suitable for kids.
- The game suffers from poor controls and clunky mechanics, making gameplay frustrating.
- Technical issues, including crashes and dependency on outdated PhysX drivers, render the game unplayable for many users.
- Despite its cute premise, the game lacks depth and can feel repetitive and dull.
- story21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of Porfirio's adventure is a lighthearted tale centered around a cat's journey to make friends in the countryside, featuring simple quests and a classic love story theme. While some players appreciate the sincere voice acting and entertaining elements, many criticize the narrative for lacking depth and being overshadowed by gameplay issues and glitches. Overall, the game offers a charming but shallow experience, primarily appealing to younger audiences or cat enthusiasts.
“The voice acting is sincere and meaningful, really drawing you into this classic love story of two lost souls finally coming together.”
“There is no comparison, this game is the pinnacle of high quality puzzle solving, story driven games, which ends in one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had in a video game.”
“This is the game about Porfirio, a regular town cat that one day travels to the countryside with her/his owner, then he makes new friends, which in the beginning didn't accept them but as the story goes on they discover how good Porfirio is.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game, although it's likely also that people didn't play it because it's broken.”
“Actually, it has no deep story or drama.”
“It may aim to be a quite jolly relaxing experience for kids, with some absurdly easy levels (that often turn into an exercise in how you can exploit the bazillions of bugs to finish a mission in 10% of the intended time)... but then, it typically is simply a ton of frustration from the barely functional controls and the many glitches.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as bright, cute, and visually appealing, with a distinct cartoonish style that is particularly engaging for younger audiences. While some players appreciate the artistic quality and vibrant colors, others note that the graphics feel dated and are accompanied by inconsistent animations. Overall, the visuals are a highlight for many, despite some criticisms regarding the game's overall execution and controls.
“There's quite nice bright graphics and a sweet-looking environment.”
“Incredibly beautiful visuals that make the game pleasing to play.”
“Porfirio's adventure has cute characters, nice cartoony graphics, and good voice acting.”
“Turns out the graphics were a bit better than I had expected, though that pleasant surprise didn't last long as I very soon realized everything else was quite terrible.”
“Graphics are artsy, but dated.”
“This 2001 graphics pixel precision jumping adventure set in the Russian countryside can't really decide what it wants to be.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its variety and charm, while others criticize it for being fundamentally broken and clumsy. Although it offers around two hours of content featuring cute characters and simple activities, many find the experience repetitive and lacking in challenge or depth. Overall, it may appeal to those with patience for its flaws, especially if purchased at a discount.
“About 2 hours worth of gameplay with cute and funny characters that can't fail to make you smile.”
“The gameplay is varied enough to keep you from getting bored.”
“Gameplay is good and enjoyable.”
“At this point in the review, I would discuss various gameplay and technical aspects of the game, but because the game is fundamentally broken, and by decision from the developer, will never be fixed, this is simply impossible to do.”
“If you like platformers and have a lot of patience for things like clumsy gameplay and controls, try it (when it's on discount).”
“The farm environment is cute and the voice acting is decent, but gameplay is a mess!”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and broken controls that significantly hinder gameplay. Players describe the experience as janky and frustrating, often turning what should be a relaxing game into a chaotic struggle against its many technical issues. While some find humor in the absurdity of the glitches, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by instability.
“The game is buggy, messy, nonsensical trash; the only thing it has going for it is that it has cats.”
“The controls are really buggy, and they make even the tutorial level unplayable.”
“It typically is simply a ton of frustration from the barely functional controls and the many glitches.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received for its quality and ability to enhance the experience, though some players find it repetitive and paired with cringe-worthy dialogue. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, it may not appeal to everyone due to its occasional lack of variety.
“From the music and voice acting to the story and gameplay, everything is well integrated.”
“If you get used to the quirks, the artwork, music, voices, and story are all entertaining.”
“The sound and music quality are impressive, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music and voice acting are lackluster, detracting from both the story and gameplay.”
“The repetitive music, combined with cringe-worthy dialogue, makes for a corny experience that feels unappealing to any age range.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny characters that elicit smiles, despite the overall jankiness and bugs that contribute to its unintentional hilarity. While some players find the humor engaging and amusing, others may feel disconnected, leading to moments of self-reflection amidst the laughs.
“About 2 hours worth of gameplay with cute and funny characters that can't fail to make you smile.”
“This game is janky, broken, buggy, hilarious, soul-stealing, and unintentionally funny.”
“This game... I'm not sure what to say. Maybe I'm not a cat lover, or maybe I just don't know, lol, but it was funny... yet had me questioning myself at times.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome narrative and a heartwarming ending that resonates with players, leaving a lasting impression.
“Wholesome”
“Nice, heart-touching ending.”
