Ultra Mega Cats

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Ultra Mega Cats is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Black Drakkar Games and was released on June 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Step aside, Ninja Turtles, it's time for the Ultra Mega Cats to hit the big stage!Ultra Mega Cats is a fast-paced roguelike cooperative third-person shooter. In it, you control one of the Mega Cats, armed to the fangs with the goal of escaping corporate captivity while battling hordes of enemies. Fight through a series of randomly selected rooms and perform feats of dexterity and skill in an extre…

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Fast-paced, engaging cooperative roguelite shooter with strong emphasis on teamwork and synergy.
Distinctive, colorful, and playful cat-themed characters with unique abilities encouraging varied playstyles.
Solid core gameplay loop with satisfying progression and build experimentation, supported by a charming art style and fun voice acting.

Limited content with only a few playable characters, maps, and enemy variety, leading to repetitiveness over time.
Technical issues including bugs, crashes, balancing problems, and insufficient in-game information and feedback.
Early access state feels unfinished with needs for more polish in visuals, sound design, UI/UX improvements, and additional game modes.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay centers on fast-paced, reflex-driven combat runs featuring diverse feline characters with unique abilities, encouraging cooperative strategy and adaptability. It is engaging and addictive, offering satisfying customization and progression, though it can feel repetitive over time and occasionally suffers from technical and balancing issues. Overall, the gameplay delivers energetic, fluid moments that make for enjoyable multiplayer chaos despite some early access roughness.
- “The core structure revolves around repeated combat runs where players select from a roster of feline characters, each equipped with unique abilities and traits that significantly influence gameplay.”
- “At its best, the gameplay creates moments of fluid intensity, where well-timed abilities and coordinated movement allow players to carve through enemies in bursts of momentum.”
- “The gameplay is fast, loud, and just the right kind of ridiculous — especially in multiplayer, where things quickly spiral into beautiful, furry madness.”
- “Technical roughness and balancing inconsistencies are also present, occasionally disrupting the flow of gameplay.”
- “There's little to no story as of now that isn't in the trailers, and it's basically just all gameplay.”
- “As for the gameplay itself — it's fast-paced and reflex-based.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
The game's graphics feature a vibrant, stylized aesthetic blending hand-drawn, 3D, and anime elements that create a colorful and charming visual experience. The art style is easy on the eyes, avoiding oversaturation, and is praised for enhancing gameplay fluidity and maintaining appeal during extended play sessions. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong, standout aspect that adds to the game's enjoyment.
- “Visually, the game embraces a vibrant and stylized aesthetic that complements its energetic gameplay.”
- “The mix of hand-drawn elements, 3D graphics, and anime style works really well together.”
- “I was expecting a mediocre game, but got instantly sucked into it by interesting art style and awesome animations which makes combat fluid.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and witty cat-themed jokes, including funny voiceovers, puns, and amusing details like laser pointer sounds and comic-style announcements. The game's comedic elements add personality and charm, making it enjoyable for both adults and kids while balancing action with playful fun.
- “This game is a hilarious little blast of fun full of cat puns that I enjoyed a lot.”
- “The little details in this game like the laser pointer clicker and the little comic book announcements that popped up in games for sounds was hilarious.”
- “The single-player campaign is surprisingly deep (with some hilarious bosses), and each cat has a unique playstyle that keeps things fresh.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively pumps adrenaline and complements the action without overpowering it, adding light humor that enhances the experience. However, users find the current soundtrack repetitive and monotonous, suggesting the need for more varied in-game music to better match different stages and maintain engagement. Overall, the sound design is praised for atmosphere but could benefit from greater variety and additional audio effects.
- “The music pumps adrenaline without drowning the action, and light humor (yes, the cats have personality) cuts the metallic edge of all that shooting.”
- “Sometimes when trying a new character it can be easy to forget exactly what something does lol some more music in game would be nice as well but other than that I think that it's a really solid start to this game and runs very well for early access that's only $10.”
- “Feels like an alpha or early beta version so far, so it needs much more vfx/sfx for hit registration and abilities, varied music during stages.”
- “Current music, dialog, and sound effects are very repetitive.”
- “The sound design is great when it comes to the atmosphere of shooting and character movement, but the music can feel monotonous after a while, just like the maps.”
- “Feels like an alpha or early beta version so far, so it needs much more VFX/SFX for hit registration and abilities, and varied music during stages.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs that can sometimes break gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “This game is seriously buggy, like game breaking at times.”
- “Buggy”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is minimal and largely conveyed through trailers, with little narrative content within the game itself. Users also note potential missing elements in the story or onboarding process.
- “There's little to no story as of now that isn't in the trailers, and it's basically just all gameplay.”
- “I think there are some missing pieces in the story and onboarding.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features excellent optimization, running smoothly even on devices like the Steam Deck at maximum settings.
- “Secondly, the optimization is excellent.”
- “I'm playing on a Steam Deck, and the game runs smoothly on maximum settings.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is marked by expressive and distinct designs that creatively embrace a playful feline theme, adding charm and personality to the game.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding is initially somewhat tedious due to a slow economy, but becomes rewarding and more balanced once better items are unlocked.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by effective sound design for shooting and character movement, but the music and maps can become monotonous over time.