Cats Inc.

Not long ago we were absolutely sure that the puzzle game genre is the most static one. But thanks to AppMania’s great enthusiasm, we can see a re-birth of this fascinating genre. In Cats Inc. the developers offer an all-new style of puzzle game full of creative fancies.

You jump into this puzzle with a clear confidence in its simplicity. You navigate three funny cats of different constitution (small, fat and tall) around 30 levels in an effort to solve clever puzzles and collect sausages. Each cat is notable for its own special ability that will help you complete different types of puzzles. According to game idea, you are to switch back and forth between cats to proceed through the gameplay. The pace of each level is fine by having only one or two tasks to accomplish you will never feel annoying in a stage.

However, the controls and interactions is the weakest point in Cats Inc. The movement of the felines is the most frustrating controls you might have ever tried. In fact, the cats can keep moving while you are already off the keyboard, and some other glitches. It is often pretty impossible to make cats jumping or landing exactly where you want.

Lacking in content but well designed, and in spite of its awkward controls, Cats Inc. is the best game to kill one or two hours of your free time. But for its clunky controls, the game can be easily called the most additive brain-teaser on casual game market. This family-friendly game will have a good future, if some issues are resolved. Enjoy!

14, July 2011