The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart 2
- November 8, 2019
- TOKYOTOON
Get on SteamIn "The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart 2," players continue to navigate the whimsical world of animal spirits and human emotions. This visual novel focuses on character relationships, with players making choices that influence the story's direction and ultimately determine the romantic outcomes. The game features stunning art and engaging dialogue, inviting players to immerse themselves in a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
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Reviews
- The story is a humorous and engaging continuation of the prequel, featuring well-developed characters and a mix of comedy and drama.
- The artwork is vibrant and well-executed, with a variety of character poses and beautiful backgrounds that enhance the visual experience.
- The soundtrack is diverse and well-composed, fitting the lighthearted atmosphere of the game and featuring memorable original pieces.
- The removal of adult content and certain sensitive topics may detract from the overall experience and emotional depth of the story.
- Some routes, particularly for new characters, feel underwhelming and lack the depth found in the original game's characters.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including inconsistent framerates and minor translation errors that can disrupt immersion.
- story88 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story is an over-the-top comedy harem/romance that effectively blends absurdity and cliches with humorous sketches and emotional moments, making it more engaging than its prequel. While the narrative is straightforward with limited choices leading to various romance endings, the removal of adult content is noted to have minimal impact on the overall experience. The introduction of new characters and routes adds depth, though some players feel the story lacks cohesion at times, resulting in a mix of chaotic and touching elements.
“It is quite funny in its absurdity and clichés that permeate the whole story, interspersed with short, lighter, and humorous off-story sketches called 'mewsings', along with a few more serious and touching moments.”
“This was better than the first game story-wise, and every route (except Euracia's) was really great and unique in its own ways!”
“Even though the three new heroines' stories were so good, heart-touching, and can even make tears fall from a man's eyes.”
“The game introduces five new main heroines (two new casts and three side characters from the previous game) and I’m not going to lie, the new heroine's route is a bit underwhelming, story-wise.”
“Some of the story didn't seem connected; it felt like something is missing.”
“The game added a new story and two new characters but didn't do much in merging the two different stories, instead focusing on extending the story of the first game.”
- emotional18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively blends humor and emotional depth, featuring absurdity and cliches alongside heartwarming moments that resonate with players. The stories of the new heroines are particularly praised for their emotional impact, capable of evoking tears, while the comedic elements provide a lighthearted contrast. Overall, the narrative is seen as an improvement over the previous installment, offering a wholesome experience that appeals to fans of both romance and comedy.
“Even though the three new heroines' stories were so good, heart-touching, and can even make tears fall from a man's eyes.”
“For me, you can tell that the stories are definitely better and more emotional, and funnier than the first game.”
“However, the mix of romance and comedy, as well as a touch of emotional stories, does this game well.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and reliance on clichés, complemented by "mewsing" skits that range from hilarious to corny. While some moments may feel chaotic in balancing seriousness and comedy, many players find the humor to be enjoyable and even an improvement over the original game. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate heartwarming stories infused with silly comedy.
“It is quite funny in its absurdity and clichés that permeate the whole story, interspersed with short, lighter, and humorous off-story sketches called 'mewsings', along with a few more serious and touching moments.”
“To those who enjoy heartwarming stories with some silly and yet funny comedy on the side, you might want to give this one a try.”
“Really funny and enjoyable, just as good as the original, if not potentially better.”
- music16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the sequel is praised for its impressive variety, featuring around 60 well-composed songs that enhance the lighthearted atmosphere of the story. Reviewers note that the soundtrack surpasses that of the first game, with standout tracks like "Snow Filament" by Shirome, and appreciate the seamless transitions between songs that complement the narrative mood. Overall, the music is considered a significant improvement, contributing to a strong continuation of the game's charm.
“The novel includes a great variety of songs - around 5 dozen of them, even more than the prequel - that are well composed and lovely to listen to and fit very well with the lighthearted atmosphere of the story.”
“The music fits quite well with the story mood, and I quite like the transition between different songs that occur throughout the story.”
“The new soundtracks were splendid, especially 'Snow Filament' by Shirome.”
“The soundtrack is also better than the first.”
“The music is even better than the first game.”
“A strong continuation of the first game with even better music, more expressive and varied sprites, great new characters, and in my experience better performance during busy or animated multi-sprite scenes.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their colorful and vibrant artwork, which is both superbly executed and well drawn, effectively complementing the game's narrative.
“The artwork is colorful and vibrant as its story, and superbly executed and well drawn.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the novel is characterized by a lighthearted tone, enhanced by a diverse selection of around 60 well-composed songs that complement the overall experience beautifully.
“The novel includes a great variety of songs - around 5 dozen of them, even more than the prequel - that are well composed and lovely to listen to and fit very well with the lighthearted atmosphere of the story.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted positively, particularly in Lucia's route, where players appreciate the depth and progression of her character, complemented by a well-rounded story that meets their expectations.
“My favorite route is definitely Lucia's route; her character development was really nice, and the story was packed with everything you could hope for!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been praised for improved performance, particularly during busy scenes with multiple sprites, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the visuals and audio have seen notable upgrades, contributing to a more engaging gameplay environment.
“A strong continuation of the first game with even better music, more expressive and varied sprites, great new characters, and in my experience, better performance during busy or animated multi-sprite scenes.”
