Cat Quest
CAT QUEST II is a 2D open-world action-RPG set in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs.
Under threat from a continuing war between the cats of Felingard and the advancing dogs of the Lupus Empire, CAT QUEST II tells the tail of two kings, brought together against their will, on a journey of paw-some discovery to reclaim their thrones.
Play as both a cat and dog as you explore their kingdoms solo or with a friend! Quest in a world filled with magic, curious monsters, and go on a catventure like never before!
Following the success of the acclaimed CAT QUEST, developers The Gentlebros return to the world of Felingard to expand on the original with more explosive spells, expanded weapon options, an exciting new character switch mechanic, and local co-op!
Features
– Brand new story set in the world of Felingard – and beyond!
– All new switch and local co-op gameplay. Play as both cat and dog, either alone or with a friend!
– New weapons types – Master swords, staves and more to become a fur-midable fighter!
– More spells bring even more furry judgement to your foes.
– New passive abilities, whose attributes can be mixed and combined for endless paw-sibilities!
– Exciting, and varied dungeons filled with new traps and obstacles, making every pounce into the unknown a fresh experience!
– Em-bark on a litany of side quests, each telling its own story and expanding the lore and universe of CAT QUEST!
Go on the ultimutt catventure today!
Steam User 62
Relaxing game, requiring little thought, which passed the time well. My only wish, is that I had friends to play with..... or even just to talk too..... or even see. My seven cats love me though.
Steam User 47
*Note that this review will focus on the single-player aspect of the game.
My Playtime: 10.8h (100% achievement, finished the game)
Grindy Achievement(s): No.
Optional Achievement(s): Yes (5 achievements).
Difficult Achievement(s): No.
Intro
Cat Quest II is the second installment of the Cat Quest series, an open-world, action-adventure game with cat puns. This time, it supports a second-player option through local co-op or remote play. However, since I played this game solo, this review will only focus on the single-player aspect of the game.
Pros:
- A lot of dungeons to explore
- Freedom to explore the area in whatever order you want
- Mix and match your build with gears and spells
Cons:
- Melee is too weak compared to magic
- It can be hard to figure out where the fast travel sends you to
Specs
Intel Core i5-9300H 2.40GHz, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Should you buy this game?
Yes.
If you like action-adventure games with dodging and red carpets, buy this game.
In-Depth Review
Visuals
Cat Quest II looks similar to its predecessor, Cat Quest (my review), albeit with improved visuals. It still has the comical look and walkable, map-like world map, although the world map's islands look more like an island rather than a pop-up book this time.
Story
Cat puns such as purrfect and meowster are still prevalent in Cat Quest II, although they also introduce dog puns this time. The game takes place in dog and cat regions, so the puns will vary depending on the animals that do the talking. That being said, I didn't feel bothered with the puns at all - they feel natural.
As for the story, it's not a direct continuation of the first one, so those who haven't played it don't have to worry about missing out. There are still some references in both region names and a recurring character, although it's not related to the plot.
The story itself is still in the same spirit as the first game, where you need to defeat the enemy who tries to destroy the world. The plot will force you to go back and forth between the two regions, although it won't take long to travel due to the short distance. To be honest, I don't find the story to be the main selling point of this game, especially with the time it possibly took to take the main quest if you try to get everything first. That being said, the simplistic nature of the story helps to make me not forget what we are trying to do despite spending a lot of hours doing the optional content before getting back to it.
The Game
Gameplay
Just like the first game, Cat Quest II focuses on exploration. The game gives you the freedom to explore the game however you want right away, allowing you to explore any dungeons and defeat any monsters that you find on the map before continuing the main quest. Some contents will be locked until you progress with the story, but you'll mostly find yourself over-leveled enough to tackle the main quest easily by then. The game offers numerous optional content in the form of dungeons and it encourages you to explore all of them to level up. This is proven by the "sudden level spike" in the main quest level requirements if you just focus on clearing them.
That being said, it's fun exploring the optional contents. There are just so many dungeons that you can explore, each taking a short time to finish. Dungeons are divided into two types: one is where you need to explore everything and the other is where you need to kill enemies in waves. Both will reward you with gears that can help you to get stronger and vary in difficulty. All of them have a level requirement, although you don't have to worry about going to dungeons 5-10 levels higher than you if you are confident with your dodging skills.
It's easy to level up. I know that I mostly used EXP-boosting gears to finish the game, but even before I used it, I always found myself leveled up quickly, allowing myself to sweep most dungeons that I could find. Multiple dungeons that are spread in an area usually have similar level requirements, and it's easy to know whether you are going too far from both monster and dungeon level in the area. This slightly forces you to go in a linear path before you return to the main quest again once you have finished clearing everything around your level.
Enemies
If you have played the first game, you'll find a lot of similarities with the enemies. Some enemies are the same as the ones in the first game, albeit with a slight improvement in visuals. Some enemies will still use spells that the main character can use, and they will usually have a red carpet whenever they are about to attack. This makes it easier to time your dodge, although some enemies will just cast their skill right away. This usually happens on the more difficult enemies, mainly bosses, forcing you to time yourself whenever you have to stop attacking and run away from it.
Sadly, combat seems to be more in favor of spells. The game can be finished with any gear - I myself finished it with a full EXP boosting gear, with a sword as a weapon. However, melee gives less damage to the enemy despite the risk that you have to take to do the attack. Moreover, mana, which is used for spells, seems to regen slower with your melee attack. I ended up having to force myself using spells to attack because the damage was higher than my melee attack even though the enemy wasn't weak to it.
Length and Difficulty
I finished all contents in 10.8h in normal mode. The game has 2 difficulty options, where you can play the game in an easier difficulty setting and a normal one. It's easy to beat the game as long as you know how to dodge, especially if you play the game solo. Your AI companion will be invincible when you play, and they help a lot by tanking the more difficult enemies while you sweep the weaker ones. Moreover, you will automatically switch to your AI partner when you die, and as long as you manage to resurrect your dying character by then, there is no way you will die.
That being said, dying won't be much of an issue. You'll be resurrected in the last save point while keeping everything that you took before you die. The only downside is that you have to reexplore the dungeon again, which shouldn't be an issue in the first place.
Conclusion
Cat Quest II gives exactly what you'll expect from playing Cat Quest. It has open-world exploration, a lot of side quests, and puns. It's really fun doing all of the content - you won't even realize that you spent a lot of time with it already. If you enjoy the first game, you'll definitely enjoy this one. If you like any action-adventure games, you'll like this one. Don't expect it to be a hard game though, unless you want to challenge yourself by finishing the game again with some limitations in the Mew Game.
Steam User 43
play cat quest 1 first then cat quest 2
very important
Steam User 43
One of the best bf/gf coop games available on Steam.
Steam User 34
Cat Quest 2 - Double the trouble with literally a super solid coop mode!!
It took what made number 1 great and just expanded on that. Don't you just love when a company does that??
Great game and loads of fun!
Steam User 29
better then any new call of duty
Steam User 31
After completing Cat Quest 1, I've become an ardent fan of this series! There are numerous reasons why: the engaging storyline, the sheer enjoyment of gameplay, and its ability to be a delightful experience even when shared with a family member. Oh, and let's not forget the highlight – those cat jokes! The developers truly hit the mark with their humor, making the game thoroughly entertaining.
However, there are some downsides. In Cat Quest 1, the magic system was far more impressive. I had the freedom to precisely choose which magic I wanted to use with a simple right mouse click. Unfortunately, in Cat Quest 2, they've shifted to a button system, and I must say, it's quite disappointing. The lack of flexibility compared to the previous game diminishes the overall experience.
I sincerely hope the developers consider reinstating the previous magic selection method, as it was much more intuitive and user-friendly.