Zippy Detective: Cats
- April 18, 2023
- Bugy Games
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Zippy Detective: Cats," become a detective and search for hidden cats in an atmospheric city setting. Bring the cats to the Eiffel Tower while avoiding flying ships and geese that hinder your progress. Customize your experience with a personalizable theme, and earn all the achievements.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and relaxing experience of finding cats in a charming low-poly environment.
- It features responsive controls, full controller support, and a variety of achievements to unlock, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The ability to change color schemes adds a personal touch, and the game is considered a good value for its low price.
- The art style and color choices can cause discomfort and motion sickness for some players, making it hard to enjoy the visuals.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, especially when trying to collect the last few cats, as the mechanics can lead to frustrating glitches.
- The game lacks depth, with only one map and minimal interaction, which may not satisfy players looking for a more engaging experience.
- graphics18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are a mixed bag, with a charming and distinct art style that some players appreciate, while others find it causes visibility issues and even motion sickness. Many users suggest that the visuals could benefit from improvements, such as a softer graphics option and better handling of glitches, including invisible walls and floors. Overall, while the aesthetic is unique, it may require adjustments for a more enjoyable experience.
“Beautiful graphically and different from the other 'search for cats' I've played.”
“The art style is a standout feature, giving the game a distinct personality that is very charming.”
“The visuals may be a bit challenging, but you can easily change the colors.”
“Graphic is terrible; a lot of areas are really glitchy, and there are some invisible walls as well as some invisible floors.”
“Like others have said, the art style can cause issues with visibility even after changing colors.”
“Cons - the minimal art style may cause a little motion sickness. The default color mode has a lot of white; try the different colors mode. In my case, the green mode saved the day and I could play the game without feeling sick.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as enjoyable and quirky, complementing the visually appealing color harmony and environment design. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience with its pleasant and engaging soundscapes.
“Color harmony is pretty and the music as well.”
“Nice environment design and enjoyable music.”
“Quirky music.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, as players are simply dropped into a map with the sole mission of finding cats to bring to the Eiffel Tower for ascension, which many feel lacks depth and should be a secondary feature rather than the main premise.
“There's no storyline; you just get dropped into a map where you start finding cats and bringing them to the Eiffel Tower so they can ascend into the atmosphere from beams of light.”
“As the only mission in the game, it should've been something to put effort toward, right?”
“Hidden objects should be a secondary optional mission for a game, not the premise in my opinion.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smooth and intuitive mechanics, allowing players to easily engage with the game. However, some users note that the overall experience is relatively short, lasting less than an hour, which may affect its value.
“The gameplay was incredibly smooth and intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and start playing.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a whimsical and surreal experience, where players are immersed in a map focused on collecting cats and transporting them to the Eiffel Tower for ascension via beams of light, despite the absence of a traditional storyline.
“There's no storyline; you just get dropped into a map where you start finding cats and bringing them to the Eiffel Tower so they can ascend into the atmosphere from beams of light.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be both relaxing and heartwarming, creating a soothing and uplifting experience.
“So relaxing and heartwarming!”
