Tricky Cat

About

"Tricky Cat" is a challenging platformer where you help a cat reach the next level by jumping on tiles, but can't return to previously stepped-off tiles. Falling off the screen results in respawning, with more complex level layouts and additional mechanics as the game progresses. A fun and difficult game for those who enjoy a good challenge.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Tricky Cat is a fun and cute puzzle platformer that offers a relaxing experience with straightforward gameplay and easy achievements.
The game features a minimalist design and enjoyable music, making it suitable for casual players and families, especially those with young children.
At a low price point, players can expect about an hour of entertainment, with some levels providing a moderate challenge.

The controls can feel slippery and imprecise, leading to frustration during platforming sections, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players found the game to be too simplistic and short, lacking a true difficulty curve and variety in level design.
The game suffers from performance issues, such as uncapped FPS, which can be distracting and may require additional software to fix.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its catchy and nostalgic qualities, reminiscent of 1970s gaming. However, some reviewers noted a lack of variety, leading to moments of monotony, particularly during extended play. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, a bit more diversity would have improved it further.
- “But the music is great and it will make 1 to 2 hours go by really fast; for only 99 cents, that makes it totally worth it.”
- “It actually looks nice in that pleasing, 1970's Atari/Intellivision type way, with a catchy little soundtrack that, despite looping repeatedly, doesn't really overstay its welcome.”
- “The electronic music score hastily becomes gratingly monotonous during play, and even the jump sound effect for the feline favors an establishing annoyance rather than feat.”
- “The music is decent but a little variety would have been nice.”
- “Aside from cute graphics and the pleasant, repetitive soundtrack, tricky cat offers easy puzzle platforming with 100 levels.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics in the game are generally described as simplistic yet vibrant, with some users appreciating the purple background and cute designs. While the visuals are considered an improvement over previous titles from the developer, they still lack a high level of finesse and complexity. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose in a casual gaming context, complementing the straightforward gameplay.
- “The graphics are also simplistic, but I enjoyed the purple background.”
- “Aside from cute graphics and the pleasant, repetitive soundtrack, 'Tricky Cat' offers easy puzzle platforming with 100 levels.”
- “The graphics in this one were an upgrade from all of NanningsGames' other games they produce.”
- “Among the development crew’s several titles, this one appears to be on the latter portion of the quality spectrum in terms of produced aesthetic and finesse.”
- “Aesthetic - it may not be the most incompetent title I have played in my lifetime, but it does prompt inquiry in regards to inspiration.”
- “Same basic graphics and sound.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay offers around an hour of engaging content, featuring a familiar control scheme typical of the genre, where players maneuver a cat using directional buttons and jump with the space bar. Levels encourage exploration and experimentation, with new mechanics introduced as players progress, allowing for varied approaches to challenges.
- “I got about an hour of gameplay out of this, which included repeating some levels to see if they can be done differently (they can).”
- “Gameplay - the control scheme is what can be expected from a title of this genre: the directional buttons maneuver the cat while the space bar, as well as the up directional button, permits jumping.”
- “As with the previous games, each new level might add a new mechanic.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has limited replayability, as players often find that once they memorize the tricks for most levels, the experience becomes repetitive and less engaging.
- “Doesn't have much replay value since once you memorize the tricks for most of the levels, it feels boring.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is not prominently highlighted in the reviews, as the focus is primarily on the gameplay mechanics of controlling an orb to consume smaller orbs. This suggests a more abstract or mechanical experience rather than one that evokes strong emotional responses.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story of "Cube Mission" is noted for its intriguing premise and engaging narrative, which captivates players as they navigate through various challenges. Reviewers appreciate the blend of mystery and adventure, although some feel that the plot could benefit from deeper character development. Overall, the storyline effectively enhances the gameplay experience.