Zodiacats
- January 21, 2022
- Devcats
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Zodiacats" is a single-player mystery adventure game with outstanding graphics and a wonderful soundtrack. The game features jigsaw-like puzzles where you match pieces to reveal Zodiac Cats and receive predictions for your sign. With relaxed gameplay, Steam achievements, and a wholesome story about the mystical and magical nature of cats, Zodiacats is a charming and enchanting experience for all cat lovers.
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- Zodiacats features charming artwork and soothing music, creating a relaxing atmosphere for players.
- The game offers a unique combination of astrology and cute cats, making it enjoyable for both cat lovers and puzzle enthusiasts.
- With two difficulty levels and a dark mode option, Zodiacats provides a cozy gaming experience suitable for all ages.
- The puzzles can feel repetitive as they share similar designs, which may lead to a lack of variety.
- Some players may find the achievements require replaying puzzles unnecessarily, as completing hard mode does not automatically grant completion for normal mode.
- The game is relatively short, taking only a couple of hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- music94 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in Zodiacats is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience of the game. Players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack that complements the charming artwork and simple puzzles, although some note that the music could benefit from more variety as it tends to loop. Overall, the combination of tranquil music and delightful visuals creates a therapeutic atmosphere that many find enjoyable and perfect for unwinding.
“Zodiacats is a puzzle with the function of assembling the different signs of the zodiac in the shape of cats with a single cosmic and relaxing song when assembling each one.”
“Absolutely gorgeous artwork and some of the most relaxing music I've ever heard!”
“The music is soothing and relaxing, the puzzles are fun to complete and the images are charming.”
“The music is a bit of an issue though it is a single song looped over and over again.”
“A couple bad typos here and there but the images are pretty in an interesting art style; the visual design overall is wondrous though the music is bland and yet... calming and meditative :)”
“The overall aesthetic, music and images used for the puzzles are beautiful.”
- graphics57 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and charming artwork, which enhances the relaxing gameplay experience. Players appreciate the cute and simplistic art style, complemented by soothing music, making it visually appealing and enjoyable. While the visuals are not overly complex, they are consistently described as aesthetically pleasing and well-designed, contributing to the game's therapeutic atmosphere.
“Zodiacats was such a therapeutic experience with the chill background music, gorgeous artwork, and sweet messages featuring, of course, some feline friends.”
“The artwork is simplistic yet well drawn and cute to look at.”
“Absolutely gorgeous artwork and some of the most relaxing music I've ever heard!”
“Each level is similar to the last in how you play it, the only differences between levels being the artwork of each.”
“This game isn't the most graphically intense.”
“Look, I get it, we have a theme going here, all of these artworks complement each other, I know.”
- story34 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around Catherine, a cat assisting her witch owner in solving astrology-related puzzles, with a heartwarming narrative that includes details about adopted cats and their owners. While some players found the story minimal, others appreciated the cute and emotional elements, including a brief animated intro and additional story puzzles that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is described as charming and supportive of the game's artistic and puzzle-focused elements, though it may not be the main highlight for everyone.
“You get to discover a story about a cat and their owner, who are witches!”
“The story is short but sweet in that you are a cat assistant going on a hunt for lost zodiac scrolls (papyri).”
“Upon starting, you join Catherine the cat, and help in her quest to solve a series of astrology papyri puzzles her witch owner had created for each of the zodiac signs - giving a central focus on cats, themselves, and how they also have a share in astrology for their personalities and notable traits.”
“Story: ★☆☆☆☆ (minimal)”
“The most story you get is through the form of a 30-second cutscene as the game starts.”
“No story for the game besides a little intro, 1 puzzle for the 12 zodiac signs that can be done on either normal or hard.”
- emotional17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its emotional depth, characterized by its cute and wholesome nature that resonates with players, particularly cat lovers. Many reviewers highlight the heartwarming stories and messages, noting that they evoke strong feelings, including moments that may bring tears. Overall, it is described as a relaxing experience that fosters a cozy and uplifting atmosphere.
“And, if you're an emotional fool like me, you may even shed a tear or two over Catherine's quest and story.”
“There are also cute photos of rescued cats and their life stories, both happy and sad (Nina's story nearly made me cry).”
“They are such sweet, heartfelt games and I love the messages from the devs. Keep up the good work!”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing and serene vibe, enhanced by charming art and atmospheric music that evolves with gameplay. While some reviewers note a low-budget presentation, many appreciate the quaint, spacey aesthetics and the warm, inviting ambiance that makes it a pleasant addition to their gaming library. Overall, the atmosphere effectively complements the gameplay, creating a soothing experience for players.
“The design is cute and the atmosphere is relaxing.”
“Love the art and atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere, the art, the music, for what this game is, it does it perfectly and I think it's exactly the quaint little spacey-and-peaceful vibe we all should have in our Steam library.”
“The music and atmosphere complement the gameplay, but overall the presentation of the game is fairly low budget and nothing worth writing home about.”
“I don't care for astrology in the slightest, but there's undeniably something to this game's warm atmosphere.”
“The more you know, as they say, overall this game has a very serene atmosphere to it which I love.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a clever integration of astrological themes into puzzles, providing an intellectually satisfying challenge with charming graphics. Players appreciate the relaxing nature of the game, as it lacks timers and complex mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for casual play. However, some users express frustration with the need to replay for achievements, especially when little new content is offered.
“A clever incorporation of astrological themes into puzzle gameplay, an intellectually satisfying challenge.”
“With its charming graphics and unique gameplay, it offers hours of entertaining and challenging fun.”
“Wonderful chill cat game, super cute aesthetic and not too difficult gameplay!”
“I hate replaying games, and I especially hate the replay-for-the-last-achievement(s) mechanic when there's really nothing or very little new in the replay.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“No timer or other additional mechanics make this simple and relaxing.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the added challenge of hard mode and achievements that encourage revisiting levels, others feel that the overall experience lacks significant replay value after the initial completion. Overall, it offers potential for enjoyment through its puzzles and themes, but the extent of replayability varies among players.
“It's both a great puzzle game and a general mood lifter from the overall theme, easily providing hours of fun and replay value to revisit at your leisure.”
“It took me about 2.5 hours to complete, and there is no replay value.”
“It will take players about an hour to complete on normal mode, with the increased difficulty and achievements adding some replayability.”
“Technically, you have double the replay value as there's a hard version for each level!”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, often requiring extensive repetition of similar puzzles, which can lead to a tedious experience. While the game attempts to maintain a consistent level of difficulty, the repetitive nature of the tasks may detract from overall enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“At times, it really felt like I was just doing one puzzle over and over again, and that can feel tedious.”
“All of the pictures follow the same pattern but still try to maintain the same level of difficulty without becoming too easy or tedious.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance during gameplay.
“It runs great on Steam Deck.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action scenes.”
“I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be quirky and relatable, often highlighting amusing coincidences, such as the playful connection between personal experiences and in-game elements, like a cat horoscope aligning with their actual pet.
“Also, a funny fact: horoscopes are not my thing, but it is interesting that when I did my cat horoscope, I was told to get a tuxedo cat... you know, like the cat I have.”
