The King of Cats

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The King of Cats is a single player action game. It was developed by Witching Metal Prod. and was released on February 16, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Navigate the claustrophobic corridors of a cargo ship and try to survive a night with man-eating tigers on the loose. Your choices will determine who lives and who dies.

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

story5 positive mentions

The King of Cats features a fun and charming gameplay experience with an interesting story and engaging characters.
The game is a short and sweet visual novel that effectively combines horror elements with dark humor, making it an enjoyable read.
It's free to play and offers multiple endings, which adds replay value for achievement hunters.

The graphics are subpar, and the game has been criticized for its limited choices and short length, making it feel repetitive.
Many players feel that it lacks depth and is more akin to an E-book than a traditional game, leading to disappointment.
The public reception has been poor, with very few players engaging with the game, indicating a lack of appeal.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players praising its engaging and unpredictable narrative that keeps them immersed. Many appreciate the choice-driven elements that influence the plot's outcome, reminiscent of classic narrative-driven games. However, some players express a desire for a longer experience or a cinematic adaptation due to the entertaining script and intriguing plot twists.
- “Very good story, it's a shame this game isn't more popular.”
- “The story was interesting and kept me playing till I got all the achievements.”
- “In King of Cats, the story does not determine the plotline of one singular character.”
- “The plot is straightforward; you the player are thrust into a moment in time, aboard an ill-fated ship as her crew attempts to ferry her exotic cargo: two full-grown tigers and a litter of cubs to an undisclosed buyer.”
- “As every action propels the story forward, your choices determine who survives.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a strong element of dark humor, particularly suited for fans of horror survival scenarios, making it a recommended experience for those who appreciate this style of comedy.
- “If you enjoy dark humor in a horror survival situation, I wholly recommend you give The King of Cats a play.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
- “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making even the scariest moments feel light-hearted.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the theme and art style as great, while others criticized them as awful, indicating a lack of consistency in visual quality. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the enjoyable gameplay, despite some repetitiveness.
- “The theme and art style are great, and the gameplay is enjoyable, though it can feel a bit repetitive at times.”
- “Nothing special; the graphics are awful.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and complemented by a great theme and art style, although some players find it can become repetitive at times.
- “The theme and art style are great, and the gameplay is enjoyable, though it can feel a bit repetitive at times.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its great ambient quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience.
- “Great ambient music.”