The Purring Quest
- November 11, 2015
- ValhallaCats
- 3h median play time
Minor control issues don't drag down this totally adorable platformer from being the purrfect game for lovers of cats.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and animations that bring the cats to life.
- The story is heartwarming and includes humorous interactions with famous internet cats.
- A portion of the profits from the game goes to animal welfare charities, making it a feel-good purchase.
- The controls are clunky and imprecise, making platforming frustrating at times.
- The game is quite short, taking only a couple of hours to complete, which may not justify the full price.
- Some players may find the rhythm mini-game in level 4 to be overly challenging and out of place.
- story308 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "The Purring Quest" is a heartwarming yet bittersweet tale centered around a cat named Kimchi on a mission to find its owner, exploring themes of love, loss, and companionship. While the narrative is simple and often touching, it is complemented by charming visuals and music, though some players found the execution lacking depth and coherence. Overall, the game is appreciated for its emotional impact, despite criticisms regarding its brevity and gameplay mechanics.
“The purring quest is a heartwarming experience which will guide you through sadness, happiness, and joy.”
“The story is short and concise but it's actually good and heartwarming; it made me want to snuggle up with my two cats and spend time with them.”
“The purring quest is a lovely game about a kitty trying to find and help their owner as they collect their favorite fishbones and meet various cats while wandering around five different beautifully drawn scenarios!”
“The story attempts to be emotional but comes across as a bit strange and somewhat mysterious at times.”
“The main story just drags along without anything specific and I can't recognize any of these famous cats, even after spending 15 years on the net.”
“While it is touching, this game is more about actual gameplay than the story and this can be misleading to those like myself who crave the more story-rich games.”
- music201 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, with many reviewers highlighting its ability to enhance the overall experience. While some found the soundtrack repetitive, others appreciated its emotional depth and fitting nature for various game environments, particularly during boss fights and key moments. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's charm and appeal.
“The music is very calming and fitting.”
“The soundtrack creates a nice feeling and the art of the game is totally fitting to the overall atmosphere.”
“The music is fantastic; tying it with the story itself has even resonated with me so much that it brought me to tears and full-on crying.”
“The levels are short but feel like they take forever to get through because of how tedious they are, the boss fights are very boring, and the music is very repetitive.”
“In regards to the music/fx settings, I muted both after a while because the music was starting to drive me insane (it's nice at first, but hearing the same 'song' when you're stuck dying on a level for half an hour is torture).”
“After a couple of levels, things get really annoying with slippery controls and every fall is fatal, so you end up repeating the same segment over and over again and the same music plays from the start, which lowers the value of the whole OST.”
- gameplay145 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and frustrating due to poor mechanics, particularly with jumping and movement controls. While some appreciated the charming aesthetics and unique elements, others criticized the level design and overall execution, deeming it basic and unpolished. Despite its heartwarming story and cute graphics, the gameplay often detracted from the overall experience, leading to a recommendation for potential buyers to wait for discounts.
“I actually enjoyed the gameplay and controls.”
“Let’s start with the positive sides of the game - touching story with sense of humor, relaxing gameplay most of the time, cat main hero, level design properly using the cat skills, variable environments, reasonable difficulty, beautiful hand-drawn graphics and nice orchestral music.”
“The gameplay was fluid and seamless throughout and I encountered zero bugs or technical issues.”
“Really tedious, not enjoyable gameplay.”
“The main issue I found is the gameplay mechanics which are just poorly made.”
“Unfortunately, the controls are pretty awful and the gameplay is extremely basic too.”
- graphics139 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming hand-drawn art style, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful animations and colorful visuals that enhance the overall experience. However, some players noted inconsistencies in character proportions and level design that detracted from gameplay, suggesting that while the graphics are appealing, they do not fully compensate for the game's mechanical shortcomings. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of whimsical art and cat-themed content.
“The graphics are beautiful and the audio track will bring you that melancholy that fits the game.”
“The beautiful hand-drawn graphics give this game a sense of character while the witty humor interspersed between the levels reinforces the unique feel to it.”
“The graphics are hand-drawn style and full of colors, and the animations are very smooth for a game of these characteristics.”
“Poor mechanics, horrible level design, mediocre visuals, terrible sound (bosses without sound lol),.... everything is wrong with this game.”
“The game's artwork can be pretty cute, but some proportions are a bit off; many other cats will look enormous compared to you, and some of the artwork can be downright ugly.”
“The pixelated graphics in the purring quest are pretty, but in terms of the platforms themselves, they are not easy on the eyes.”
- emotional68 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and touching story, which follows the journey of a cat and evokes a range of feelings from sadness to joy. Players appreciate the game's cute graphics, unique cat characters, and the charitable cause it supports, although some note that the gameplay mechanics can be less polished. Overall, it is described as a fulfilling and wholesome experience that resonates deeply with cat lovers and those seeking a simple yet emotional adventure.
“The purring quest is a heartwarming experience which will guide you through sadness, happiness, and joy.”
“The story is heartwarming, there's a lot of really good pro-cat propaganda spread throughout the game, as well as a lot of really cute cat-related details graffitied on walls and hidden in posters.”
“I cried; the story is heart touching, even though I am raging I still love this game :) totally worth the money.”
- humor52 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by clever puns, whimsical cat-related jokes, and endearing dialogues that resonate particularly with cat lovers. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone, with many finding the interactions and character commentary both funny and relatable, despite some noting that the humor can occasionally feel flat or cringeworthy. Overall, the game's charming visuals and humorous elements create an enjoyable experience, especially for those who appreciate cat culture.
“An emotional journey of a pet cat, very humorous writing and challenging yet fun platformer game.”
“Overall the game is very cute, with some funny humor around cat logic, relaxing soundtrack and a simple art style.”
“The dialogue for the cats is funny = ).”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals and immersive soundtracks, creating a unique and enjoyable experience across various levels. Players appreciate the combination of lovely artwork and atmospheric music, which enhances the overall gameplay and encourages exploration. While some areas may feel rough, the overall ambiance is rewarding and captivating, making it particularly appealing to cat lovers seeking a chill gaming experience.
“The soundtrack creates a nice feeling and the art of the game is totally fitting to the overall atmosphere.”
“Sound/music combined with previously mentioned great artwork create an atmosphere that is enjoyable and makes you want to play more.”
“I love the graphical style and atmospheric music.”
“Overall, I can recommend this purrfect game to the cat lovers out there who are looking for a game that only lasts for a few hours and has a chilling atmosphere.”
“I like how this game goes for a more realistic atmosphere and gameplay than most of the other cat games on Steam.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, with many describing the gameplay as repetitive and lacking excitement. While some collectible hunting is mildly tedious but manageable, the overall experience is marred by frustrating level design and boring boss fights, leading to a sense of prolonged effort without reward.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Really really tedious, not enjoyable gameplay.”
“The levels are short but feel like they take forever to get through because of how tedious they are; the boss fights are very boring, and the music is very repetitive.”
“The amount of times I've died because I slid off a platform two seconds after I stopped moving is bad enough, but when I can hardly land on a platform at all without at least some fiddling, the whole rest of the game just becomes tedious.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has low replayability, with most players noting that it can be completed in a single playthrough without significant variation or difficulty settings. While some appreciate the art and the casual experience of interacting with cats, the lack of additional content or challenges limits its appeal for repeated play.
“This game actually has great replay value as well!”
“Not much in the name of replay value, but there's cats, and I think that's good enough.”
“They are dedicated to their game and to making the game more playable and enjoyable for other people.”
“I will probably replay this in the future for the art and just to chill with some cats, but there aren't any difficulty settings or shuffling of levels to add much replay value.”
“Apart from perhaps getting all the achievements, the game doesn't have much replay value.”
“The replay value is really low since you can get everything in a single playthrough, but I guess that's not the main attraction of this game.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while many players report smooth gameplay and well-executed graphics and animations, some experience significant performance issues during the intro and outro cutscenes, particularly on modern laptops.
“I really like the graphics and animations in this game; really well executed and the game runs smoothly.”
“The gameplay is very smooth and there were no performance-related issues at all.”
“The gameplay is very smooth and there were no performance-related issues at all.”
“Terrible intro and outro cutscene performance; slideshow that struggles to run normally on a modern laptop.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with users reporting issues such as glitches that hinder gameplay and problems with windowed mode displaying blue bands on the screen. Despite these stability concerns, players still appreciate the game's charm and story.
“The game's made in Unity and you can modify some graphics and resolution options in the first menu. However, the windowed mode is quite buggy for me, as it leaves two blue bands on the top and lower part of the screen for the whole game.”
“I will say though that the game was a tad buggy, but aside from that, I loved it.”
“During the gameplay, I encountered a few glitches that prevented me from reaching some fish.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization in the game is evident through in-game advertising, particularly promoting initiatives like the Paw Project, which adds a light-hearted touch to the experience. While the game remains fun, the presence of ads may surprise some players, especially towards the end.
“You can tell the creators are all about monetization because of the in-game art and advertising for adopting a cat and taking care of your cat.”
“A very fun and light-hearted game that actually surprised me with an advertisement I found near the end of the game. I'm glad I looked it up; it's called the Paw Project. I encourage you to watch the video on it too if you have or intend to get a cat.”
