"Kitty Big City"
Game Type: Adventure puzzle solving
Release date: 05/09/2024
制作发行：Double Dagger
Game language: Chinese
I don't know what is the purpose of raising cats?
The benefits of cats are many and cute, but shoveling and feeding is also really tedious.
So in the electronic world, you can appreciate their cuteness, and you don't need to take care of them, and concentrate on experiencing the life of cats, isn't it perfect?
Kitty Big City is a cat-themed exploration simulation game with a warm and cute hand-drawn comic book art style and well-designed 3D box-like levels.
Players will explore a city full of detail, which, despite being called a "big city", is actually a small box garden, designed to be cat-like without being too tedious.
Our protagonist, the little black cat, accidentally falls down a high floor while basking in the sun on the balcony, but is fortunately saved by a crow.
Here is a reminder to friends who have cats must remember to seal the window, and it is irreparable if such a tragedy occurs in reality.
The little black cat's goal is to return to the park, but he is hungry and has no energy, so he has to seek help from the small animals around him.
Amazingly, the animals help the cats, but for a small fee.
For example, a crow needs something shiny, a tanuki needs three feathers, and even a fierce-looking dog will be docile if he is given a bone.
Cats can push, pull, run, jump, burrow, and pull things with their left and right paws, as well as be able to hold things, interact with other animals, and take a lazy rest.
The main quests usually give hints, but more side quests and collectible gameplay need to be explored on your own, such as kicking a soccer ball into the goal, which will unlock small achievements. It's funny that stretching out its claws can even trip people and rob them of the bread in their bag, is this cat an iron leg?
The area is divided by water, and the cat is afraid of water, so it is necessary to find various paths such as small holes and pedals, which also encourages players to actively explore the scene, which is very consistent with the curious nature of the kitten.
The game's music and sound effects are closely integrated with the cat's movements, enhancing the immersion of the game. For example, the details of the cat's ears slightly flattening when it runs, as well as the sound sampling that adapts to the movement, are very vivid and cute, and my cat heard the sound in the game and ran over to take a look.
Compared to other cat-themed games, such as Lost, this game is better in terms of cat action details and urban design, providing more exploration fun and emotional value. Like some dialogues, childlike typos are deliberately used, reflecting the innocence of the kitten, and I was instantly moved.
The content of the game focuses on emotional value, which will allow you to immerse yourself in the game, watching the kitten run around, diligently looking for the way home, and from time to time there is a feeling of being soothed.
Although the game has many highlights, it also has a lot of shortcomings, although the graphics look more comfortable, the modeling is relatively simple, and sometimes it is also clipped, which makes people wonder if it is released without stickers.
The Switch version only supports 30 fps and doesn't feel as smooth all the time. And the amount of content is relatively small. Under the normal rhythm, players may be able to clear the level in 2 to 3 hours, while the full collection may take about 5 hours, which is a bit sorry for the player's expectations.
The game excels in cat building, box garden design, and NPC interaction, but the lack of content is also a problem that cannot be ignored.
Due to the excellent integration experience, it is currently given a 95% positive rating on Steam, and players who like to have cats must play it. You'll find that the developers really know a lot about cats, and actions like drilling boxes or catching birds are delicate and realistic, and they are full of fun.
Overall, it's a game full of surprises and sentimental value, especially for players who love critters and exploration.
"Kitty Big City" shows its unique charm and some minor flaws in both system design and level design. The interactive and intuitive nature of the game makes it easy for players to pick up, while the creativity and detail of the levels provide a rich experience to explore.
However, the game's system can seem oversimplified for players looking for depth and freedom, and the level design can be linear and repetitive. These are all areas where improvements can be considered in future version updates or DLCs.
No responsibility for scoring
Gameplay: 8.0
Fluency: 8.5
Game Features: 8.0
Overall recommendation: 8.0
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