![]() The magic system is quite good, and it doesn’t allow you to simply steamroll foes. The combat mechanics are fairly simple in and of themselves: one attack button, a roll action to help escape from impending enemy attacks, and then you eventually learn spells that can be assigned to the four shoulder buttons. Don’t be fooled by the game’s cutesy look: there’s some challenge to be had here. You’ll need all the help you can get, too. ![]() Most of these are exclusive to a certain village or city as well, which helps provide character to the otherwise very similar village designs, so it’s worth a return visit or five to see what else might be available on the message board. Like any good, modern RPG, Cat Quest features a bevy of side missions, although they aren’t as peripheral as you might first think (more about that later). Side Quests: Front and Centerīut there’s plenty to distract you from that objective. In keeping with the developers’ design philosophy, it doesn’t ever take long to travel across large portions of the map either, making it fast and simple to arrive at your next objective. For most quests, an elaborate medieval-style white arrow serves as your map marker, pointing you in the right direction some tracking-style missions have you following a red dotted line laid out for you thanks to Spirry’s advanced sensory capabilities. What are you supposed to do with the monsters in there? “Wipe them out…all of them.”Īfter the game’s quick opening sequences, you can almost immediately wander the entire world, although it’s a good idea to follow Spirry’s advice and head to your next objective point. Along with that come several fourth-wall-breaking moments, including a Star Wars Episode III reference when venturing into one of the game’s mini-dungeons. For example, when Drakoth first reveals his motives for reviving the dragons, Spirry remarks how bland and generic he is for a villain. It’s not afraid to poke fun at genre tropes, either. The story contains some interesting twists and turns, but it remains a lighthearted tail-er, tale-throughout. You soon discover you’re one of the Dragonblood, a cat with the ability to fight dragons and keep the world safe. What’s It All About?Ĭat Quest centers around the nameless hero and his spunky spirit guide Spirry on their quest to rescue the hero’s catnapped sister from the evil Drakoth, a cat who brings the power of dragons back to the world Felingard. ![]() It’s not purr-fect, but it is a well-crafted and solid adventure worth your time. The furry indie brainchild of The Gentlebros is a return to what first drew many of us to RPGs in the first place, but with some modern touches thrown in. That’s great, but sometimes, it’s a bit overwhelming, to say nothing of the entry barrier for RPG newcomers. RPGs have become progressively more expansive over the years, with bigger maps, intricate subsystems, plots with more loose ends to tie up than a scarf your cat shredded, and enough quests to push the playtime well over 100 hours. ![]()
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