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Cats in Time

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

A relaxing puzzle game in which you explore 3D dioramas, solve puzzles and save cats lost in time! Crazy, right?!

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle

Pros

  • Relaxing and stress-free gameplay
  • Cute and charming visuals
  • Variety of puzzles and levels
  • Good value for price
  • Family and kid friendly

Cons

  • Puzzles generally easy and not challenging
  • Some minor bugs reported
  • Limited depth in narrative and social features
  • Controls sometimes awkward on certain platforms
  • Lack of customization and replay variety

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players can freely choose levels in any order and explore at their own pace without time pressure."

  • Competence
    2

    "Puzzles are generally easy with some requiring more thought, providing a mild skill challenge."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report enjoying extended play sessions and wanting to complete all levels and achievements."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Game is designed as a single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Some puzzle interaction and exploration but mostly predefined puzzles and environments."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control over others; gameplay is solitary and non-confrontational."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-free escape with charming visuals and soothing music."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Exploration of puzzles and hidden objects encourages some experimentation within levels."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Players explore diverse 3D dioramas across multiple time periods to find hidden cats and items."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization; players interact with preset environments and puzzles without avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Time travel and whimsical cat scenarios provide an imaginative and fictional setting."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn game mechanics progressively."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and find cats; not designed for background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "No close social relationships formed through gameplay; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual gameplay."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect cats and postcard pieces to unlock secret levels and achievements."

  • Relaxation
    5

    "Highly relaxing gameplay with no time pressure, soothing music, and charming visuals."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Colorful graphics and pleasant audio provide moderate sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

  • Status
    -4

    "Achievements exist but social recognition or status seeking is not a core aspect."

  • Story
    2

    "Light narrative about rescuing cats lost in time provides context but is not deeply immersive."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Puzzles require some problem solving but are generally straightforward and simple."

  • Thrill
    -4

    "No suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report good value for money given content, length, and enjoyment."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving and exploration."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat elements; stable, low-risk gameplay environment."

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