Little Kitty, Big City, an open-world exploration game with animal protagonists developed by indie game team Double Dagger Studio, has received particularly good reviews on Steam since its multi-platform release on May 9.
Two years ago, the cyberpunk adventure game "Stray" with cats as the protagonist was loved by the shovel officer and was once a hot seller, and it remains to be verified whether "Little Meow Big City", which is also a cat protagonist adventure theme, will continue the glory of its predecessors, but judging from the current situation, the results are still okay.
The source of the game is the official social media account
In this game, players will take on the role of a mischievous black cat who embarks on a journey home in a corner of the city. The game is small, and it takes about 2-3 hours to complete the game after the first play.
1. All stories are full of surprises
Wandering prequel: The black cat snoozes on the windowsill in the sun, stretches comfortably, and then unexpectedly loses its balance. Fortunately, the music turned light and witty at the moment, which soothed my emotions very well. The black cat struggles to survive, grabs the crow to relieve it, is frightened by the dog, and finally lands safely. The moment I crawled out of the trash can, I was in the same mood as it: Who am I (crossed out)? Where am I? Where am I going?
Wait, how can there be a goal in front of you? I can't take a look at it now. But...... It's normal for cats to be afraid of water.
The waterlogged road was impassable, so I had to sneak into the house and climb over the wall of the table, and the view suddenly opened. When controlling the cat's paws to knock over the potted plants on the wall, the game jumps off the to-do list - I seem to understand that cats should be mischievous at this point!
Naughty trick-or-treating? No, it's curiosity! In the world of LKBC, there are always new places, new human characters, and new collectibles waiting for cats to discover and interact with, and stay curious to unlock more!
The painter is worrying about creating, let the kitten solve your troubles (physics)!
The birds are eating, watching the cats, hey! But what can you do after you catch it, of course, let it go.
How do cats fish get in the supermarket? But for now, let's run faster!
Picking up trash can be exchanged for sparkling (currency), where did this setting come from?
What is this flat square, how can the shovel officer look at it?
Jumping up and down, chickens and dogs jumping, this is probably a little bad fun. At this point, I can't help but think that maybe in an RPG, the residents felt the same way when they saw the brave man entering the house and smashing all the crockpots.
But don't worry, no animals or people get hurt in Kitty Big City (laughs), so the gameplay tutorial is almost over, and the adventure begins.
Second, the adventure is indispensable for the help of righteous partners
Although the game focuses on open and free exploration, it is indispensable for animal companions from all walks of life. The crow (forced), who helped as the place where it fell, although its eyes were full of sparkles, but it also served as a guide to help the black cat get through the confusion in the early stage. After working hard for the first fish, the cat is able to climb the vine and reach a new area.
The tanuki, who was obsessed with the invention, was rescued by the cat, making the cat the first subject of the new invention, but it was ...... Well, the results are a little bit off. Later, the tanuki perfected the invention, and the city manhole cover was transformed into a teleportation point, and the cat could enjoy fast travel!
Quietly, it's not for nothing that the city is flooded everywhere!
Big Duck needs the help of the cat to find the missing 4 ducklings, for which he provides a map of the city. The map shows the location of the 4 ducklings, the remaining fish and the home. Combined with the homecoming camera guidance when talking to the crow before, I think at this time it is not 4 ducklings, but 4 mythical beasts.
Of course, finding 4 ducklings is a little trouble, some are trapped in an unmanned laundry with a closed door, some enjoy flying with an exhaust fan on the roof, and some are addicted to arcade machines...... It takes a lot of effort to bring them home. Watching the duck family have fun in the pond, the cat can't help but want to get involved.
However, when the black cat falls into the predicament of "I don't know what to do", there are also other cats who give intimate hints, so that the game can maintain a consistent and relaxed experience. In addition to the mission, you can occasionally spot animal companions in other corners of the city and hear about their lives.
3. Unlock individuality and express yourself
If it's a cat, you have to be like a cat. To be able to not play the whole time, it is obvious that the developers have worked hard. Walking, running, jumping, climbing walls and burrowing, taking a nap, or puffing at people, all of them are saying "this is a cat".
As a domestic cat adventure in the wild to meet the same kind, it is natural to learn some content that you don't know in order to better survive in the wild, learn to make muffins, stretch exercises, lie down and relax, etc., with a variety of hats with different appearances, it is the unique personality of each player.
The appearance of the main collection reward in the game is also very interesting, and the localized text has added a "word game".
In the process of "climbing the tower" at the end of the home, the cat will meet the friends they met along the way, and listen to their stories and encouragement. Finally, return to the original windowsill and reunite with the owner. But this is only a small break from the journey, and the cats can start again at any time and enjoy the naughty life in the big city.
Eat a trench and grow a wisdom, and now the cat will not make a mistake.
Team Introduction:
Double Dagger Studio was founded in Washington State by veteran game developer Matt T. Wood. Previously, Matt worked on several hit games at Valve, including Half-Life 2, Portal 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Left 4 Dead. The Double Dagger Studio team isn't working alone, and while Kitty Big City is the team's first title, it's also a collaboration with collaborators around the world. (Text/He Shi)
LKBC development team
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