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
- The game features cute characters and a charming art style that appeals to cat lovers.
- It offers a simple and relaxing gameplay experience, making it suitable for younger audiences.
- Some players found it enjoyable and entertaining, especially when played with patience.
- The game suffers from poor controls and frustrating mechanics, making it difficult to play.
- Many players experienced technical issues, including crashes and problems with launching the game.
- The gameplay is considered short and lacking in depth, with some finding it dull and unengaging.
- graphics17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as bright, cute, and visually appealing, with a distinct cartoonish style that is particularly attractive to younger audiences. While some players appreciate the artistic quality and vibrant colors, others note that the visuals feel dated and are accompanied by issues in gameplay mechanics. Overall, the graphics are a highlight for many, despite some criticisms regarding animation quality and control responsiveness.
“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.”
“Graphics not good.”
- story13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around Porfirio, a town cat who embarks on a journey to the countryside, where he befriends initially reluctant country cats. While the narrative is described as simple and lacking depth, it is considered entertaining and complemented by appealing artwork and music. However, players seeking a more challenging gameplay experience or a profound storyline may find it lacking.
“Good and unique story.”
“Story very very good.”
“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, who in the beginning didn't accept them, but as the story goes on, they discover how good Porfirio is.”
“Actually, it has no deep story or drama.”
“The game is a simple game where you do a series of quests with Porfirio for the other country cats on the farm.”
“From the music and voice acting, to the 'story' and gameplay.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its cute and varied activities, such as races and foraging, providing around two hours of content that can be enjoyable for those who appreciate platformers. However, players should be prepared for clumsy controls and a lack of depth, as the game does not offer challenging mechanics or a compelling story. Overall, while it can be fun and charming, it may not satisfy those seeking a more polished or content-rich experience.
“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.”
“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 game contains 2 hours of gameplay on average during which you have to participate in races, look for fish and herbs, or escape from dogs, wolves, and boars.”
“The farm environment is cute and the voice acting is decent, but gameplay is a mess!”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting its good quality and ability to enhance the overall experience alongside the voice acting and artwork. While some quirks may take time to get used to, the combination of music and storytelling contributes to an entertaining atmosphere.
“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 feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the voice acting is decent, the overall soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the experience.”
“The game's music doesn't match the tone of the gameplay, leading to a disjointed experience.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including unresponsive controls and erratic interactions with NPCs. Many players find these problems so severe that they render even the tutorial level unplayable.
“The game is buggy, messy, and nonsensical trash; the only thing it has going for it is that it features cats.”
“There are bugs and glitches, such as dogs and wolves being able to touch you when you are out of their range, and getting stuck when they bite.”
“The controls are really buggy, making even the tutorial level unplayable.”
- 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 touching ending that resonates with players, leaving a lasting positive impression.
“Wholesome.”
“A nice, heart-touching ending.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny characters that consistently evoke smiles, though some players may find themselves questioning their enjoyment, particularly if they don't resonate with the game's themes, such as a love for cats. Overall, the humor is light-hearted and engaging, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“About 2 hours worth of gameplay with cute and funny characters that can't fail to make you smile.”
“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... it had me questioning myself at times.”
