100 Asian Cats Review: Hidden Felines with a Hint of Zen
Exploring the whimsical pursuit of cat-concealing artistry in this free-to-play hidden object game.
last updated Dec 29, 2023
The simplicity of the gameplay, combined with the visual and auditory allure, culminates in a cozy hide-and-seek adventure that's easy to recommend.
Paws for Gameplay
Boasting a gameplay as simple as a cat's life philosophy—eat, sleep, and be cute—'100 Asian Cats' offers players a seamless purr-suit of the purr-fect getaway from real-world chaos. A single level packs 100 craftily concealed furballs into an artistic depiction of an Asian temple, tasking players with a feline-finding mission that's both relaxing and smile-inducing. Although constructed on a premise as slender as a cat's whisker, the challenge of finding each kitty is as satisfying as landing the legendary laser-pointer dot.
Melodious Meows
What's a cat extravaganza without the essential soundtrack of meows and oriental tunes? The audio work in '100 Asian Cats' is a delightful concoction of charming meows and culturally rich music that enhances the whole kitten-caboodle. While the music's repetitive nature might’ve tested one's sanity over prolonged gameplay, the brief canvassing required to find your clandestine cat comrades ensures a harmonious experience throughout.
Purrfect Pixels
On the graphics front, '100 Asian Cats' is like a meticulously groomed Siamese—sleek, stunning, and supremely artistic. The hand-drawn artwork invokes the serenity of Asian temples, and alongside a performance that is more robust than a lion's mane (even if playing on a beastly RTX 4090ti), it demonstrates that indie aesthetics can have their nine lives of glory too. Minor hiccups in the hint system and unfortunate resetting of progress aside, the visuals are as alluring as a ball of yarn to a playful tabby.
Paws Down, Thumbs Up
Importantly, '100 Asian Cats' provides an undiluted demonstration of indie devotion. A game without pay-to-win mechanics, gaudy ads, or the dreaded DLC gates precluding 100% completion, it's a love letter to the simplicity of gaming's yesteryears. This title underlines the potential for small studios to make big impressions with focused content, showcasing that sometimes, less is truly more (except, of course, when it comes to cats).
STEAM RATING
Developer
100 Hidden Animals
Publisher
100 Cozy Games
Release Date
December 17, 2023
The Verdict
Feline fans, here's your catnip! Though '100 Asian Cats' doesn't reinvent the wheel—or should I say, the yarn-ball—it does spin it with a distinct, endearing charm. The simplicity of the gameplay, combined with the visual and auditory allure, culminates in a cozy hide-and-seek adventure that's easy to recommend. Just don't expect a sprawling sandbox of endless hours; this game is more of a quick catnap in the sun—a delightful interlude between life's bigger battles. You might find yourself wanting just 'one more level' of kitty-combing fun.
