The Purring Quest

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The Purring Quest is a single player platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by ValhallaCats and was released on November 12, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"The Purring Quest" is an adventure platformer where you play as Kimchi the cat, meeting various famous internet cats in a humorous journey. The game boasts detailed hand-drawn graphics, traditional 2D animations, and an orchestral soundtrack. By purchasing the game, you support animal welfare associations, contributing to a good cause.

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Audience ScoreBased on 697 reviews

story122 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game features charming hand-drawn graphics and animations that bring the cat characters to life.
The story is heartwarming and emotionally resonant, especially for cat lovers, with a touching narrative about loss and companionship.
A portion of the game's profits goes to animal welfare associations, making it a feel-good purchase.

The controls are often described as slippery and unresponsive, making precise jumps and movements frustrating.
The game is relatively short, taking only a couple of hours to complete, which may not justify the full price for some players.
Certain gameplay mechanics, like the piano mini-game, can be overly challenging and feel out of place in a platformer.

story
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The Purring Quest tells a heartfelt and emotional story through the eyes of a cat named Kimchi, who embarks on a journey to find his missing owner after a tragic loss. The narrative is conveyed primarily through visuals and brief interactions, creating a charming atmosphere that resonates with cat lovers, despite some critiques about its brevity and simplicity. While the story is touching and beautifully illustrated, some players feel it could benefit from more depth and length, as well as improved gameplay mechanics.
- “It tells a quiet, emotional story through the eyes of a cat named Kimchi, who sets off on a journey to find his missing owner after a tragic loss.”
- “Purring Quest takes players on an emotional adventure, following the journey of a lost cat searching for its owner.”
- “The story is simple yet touching, making it especially appealing to cat lovers.”
- “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 more story-rich games.”
music
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and emotional orchestral soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the game's themes of warmth and longing. While some players found the music to be repetitive, many appreciated its soothing qualities and the way it fits the game's narrative, with standout moments during boss fights and emotional scenes. However, a few users expressed frustration with specific music minigames, indicating that while the soundtrack is generally well-received, it can become tedious during prolonged gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is orchestral and emotional, often reflecting the solitude or quiet wonder of the journey.”
- “The soothing and well-composed soundtrack perfectly complements the game’s relaxing nature.”
- “The music is calming and fitting.”
- “The music is repetitive and unimpressive.”
- “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.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "The Purring Quest" is characterized by a mix of charm and frustration, with many players noting the janky double-jump and clunky mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a visually appealing atmosphere and a heartfelt story, its platforming elements often feel underdeveloped and imprecise, leading to a lack of challenge and enjoyment for those seeking a more mechanically rich experience. Despite its shortcomings, some players appreciate the relaxing nature of the gameplay and the unique cat-like movements, making it a cozy, albeit flawed, platformer.
- “Purring Quest is a delightful and visually charming platformer with a heartfelt story and relaxing gameplay.”
- “The gameplay was fluid and seamless throughout, and I encountered zero bugs or technical issues.”
- “Let’s start with the positive sides of the game - touching story with a 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.”
- “I haven't made it past level 2 because the 'double jump' mechanic is so janky and frustrating.”
- “There were so many times where I had trouble with the jumping mechanic to the point of rage quitting for a little while.”
- “The controls feel off in many respects and the mechanics are sloppy, including some stealth mission aspects.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful hand-drawn art style, which effectively creates a charming and contemplative atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the cute and colorful visuals, fluid animations, and attention to detail, particularly in character design. However, some criticisms arise regarding the level design and gameplay mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience despite the appealing graphics.
- “The game features gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D visuals that bring its world to life.”
- “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 nice and smooth with hand-drawn animations and a lot of attention to detail, at least on the kitties.”
- “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.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of "Purring Quest" is highlighted by its touching narrative centered around a cat named Kimchi searching for his lost owner, which resonates deeply with players, especially cat lovers. The game combines a heartfelt story with charming visuals and an orchestral soundtrack, creating a cozy atmosphere that invites players to connect with the emotional journey despite some gameplay limitations. Overall, it offers a simple yet impactful experience that balances humor and melancholy, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking a gentle, emotionally-driven adventure.
- “It tells a quiet, emotional story through the eyes of a cat named Kimchi, who sets off on a journey to find his missing owner after a tragic loss.”
- “The purring quest is a heartwarming experience which will guide you through sadness, happiness, and joy.”
- “The story is simple but touching, making it especially appealing to cat lovers.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its whimsical and charming nature, featuring funny dialogues, cat puns, and relatable characters that resonate particularly with cat lovers. Players appreciate the lighthearted approach to storytelling, with humorous interactions and creative visual gags enhancing the overall experience. While some found the humor to be occasionally flat or cringeworthy, the majority enjoyed the cute and funny elements that make the game an endearing platformer.
- “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.”
- “Each cat has emotional depth to their character and are hilariously pretentious almost in their commentary on life and philosophy.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming visuals, unique level designs, and a soothing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some players note that the platforming mechanics may feel secondary to the atmospheric elements, the combination of art and music creates an engaging and immersive environment, particularly appealing to cat lovers. Overall, the game is described as a rewarding, relaxing experience with a strong emphasis on atmosphere rather than challenge.
- “What follows is not a fast-paced action game, but a thoughtful, visually charming experience filled with atmosphere, soft storytelling, and an obvious affection for cats.”
- “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.”
- “There’s a sense that the game was built more for atmosphere than challenge, and as a result, the platforming sometimes feels like an afterthought rather than a finely tuned mechanic.”
- “Overall, I can recommend this purrfect game to the cat lovers out there that look 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.”
replayability
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Overall, the game has low replayability, with most players noting that once they achieve 100% completion, there isn't much incentive to play again. While some appreciate the art and the casual experience of interacting with cats, the absence of difficulty settings and level variety limits replay value. It seems best suited for those seeking a one-time experience rather than a game to revisit frequently.
- “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.”
- “I will probably replay this in the future for the art and just to chill with some cats.”
- “There isn’t much replayability beyond achieving 100% completion.”
- “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.”
- “The game also lacks much replayability once you've run through it, which is also a bummer.”
grinding
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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, 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.”
- “To me, this game is more of a cute platformer with tedious jumps and level design, and not relaxing at all.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while many players report smooth gameplay and well-executed graphics, some experience significant performance issues during the intro and outro cutscenes, leading to a slideshow effect 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.”
- “Graphics/performance”
- “Performance issues severely impact the overall experience.”
stability
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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, some players still enjoyed the overall experience.
- “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.”
monetization
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The monetization in the game is evident through in-game advertisements, particularly promoting cat care initiatives like the Paw Project, which adds a light-hearted touch to the experience. Players appreciate the integration of these ads, finding them informative and relevant to the game's theme.
- “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.”

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75%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

The Purring Quest Review – Purrfectly Pleasant Platforming
Minor control issues don't drag down this totally adorable platformer from being the purrfect game for lovers of cats.
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The Purring Quest is a platformer game with comedy theme.

The Purring Quest is available on PC, Steam Deck, Windows and Xbox.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing The Purring Quest.

The Purring Quest was released on November 12, 2015.

The Purring Quest was developed by ValhallaCats.

The Purring Quest has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

The Purring Quest is a single player game.

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