Mini Review: Little Kitty, Big City (PS5) – Forgettable Feline Sim Offers Short-Lived Fun

In simpler terms, “Little Kitty, Big City” joins the growing brood of animal-themed open-ended games. Similar to “Goat Simulator 3” or “Untitled Goose Game”, it offers a comforting gaming experience with loosely defined goals and minimal repercussions if you err.

In this game, you take on the character of a spirited cat that’s accidentally fallen from a skyscraper and is trying to find its way back home. The environment is modeled after a Tokyo-inspired cityscape, featuring convenience stores, unique pedestrian crossing sounds, and more. You’ll interact with various animals, rub against the polished shoes of office workers, and cause a bit of mischief along the way.

In your journey, you aim to discover four fish first, ensuring an ample supply of stamina for climbing vine paths back home, reminiscent of Breath of the Wild. However, your adventure won’t just stop there! You’ll also bring together a family of ducks, clean up some discarded soda cans, and lend a hand to a local artist as they create their masterpiece.

In this game, you’re not required to actively search for solutions as they tend to present themselves naturally while progressing through your objectives. The gameplay maintains a casual, enjoyable feel with the cat character being quite well-animated. However, the platforming aspect, which is based on precise jumping, doesn’t offer much satisfaction, and the frame rate at 30fps can make the overall experience feel somewhat rigid.

Additionally, the campaign offers some imaginative riddles, such as the one where you must shut off a gardener’s hosepipe to pilfer food from their kitchen. However, it seems there is an excessive amount of trivial tasks, such as locating boxes and bins to hide in. Although it’s all quite enjoyable, we wished for more complex puzzles instead of so much filler material.

You can swiftly complete this story within about two hours, maybe even quicker if you don’t mind skipping the optional tasks for your pet cat. However, to fully enjoy it, approach it with a playful spirit as this game is intended to be explored and interacted with – your natural curiosity will serve as a valuable asset here. The phrase “curiosity killed the cat” might suggest danger, but in this context, your innate curiosity will do a lot of work!

This item is adorable and vibrant, perfect for unwinding as you enjoy a podcast or other entertainment. However, it may not leave a lasting impression, despite its unique urban setting and playful tone providing a refreshing break from the norm.

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2025-05-09 20:47