Cat Quest 2 Review

Developer: The Gentlebros Publisher: PQube Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, iOS Review Platform: PlayStation 4

The story in Cat Quest 2 begins when two kings wake up from a deep slumber, one a cat from Felingard, and the other a dog from the Lupus Empire. Your thrones have been taken by two evil individuals named Lioner and Wolfen, and together you must unite cats and dogs to overthrow the usurpers and bring peace to the land. The main villains themselves seem fairly one note for the majority of the story, but their motivations eventually unfold to add further intrigue during the final act. If you haven’t played the original Cat Quest, that’s perfectly okay, as the new story takes place long after the events of the original game. The narrative is more than serviceable, introducing some quirky characters and an interesting plot that kept me entertained.

The biggest change in Cat Quest 2 comes in the form of cooperative play, as you will now always have a second character alongside you for the adventure. Cat Quest 2 does not offer online cooperative play, with two player gaming only available locally. Cooperative play also features drop-in/drop-out functions. If you don’t have a second player your cooperative partner will be controlled by the AI, which is sufficient. There were moments where my AI companion went down extremely quickly, but if your playable character goes down first, you get a second chance as the other character.

Aside from the added novelty of a second character, combat is almost identical to the original game. If the original combat didn’t offer enough in-depth challenge, don’t expect that to be altered in Cat Quest 2. While gameplay is smooth and enjoyable (as it was in the original), nothing feels incredibly different from the previous combat offering. Many of the enemies from the original are present, with the exact same attack patterns. Despite the fact I found the combat in Cat Quest 2 to be enjoyable, I couldn’t help but wish new elements has been added to the combat to substantially differentiate itself from the original game.

Cat Quest 2 looks absolutely gorgeous; the charming and eye-catching visuals make every second spent in this world an absolute delight. The colours pop from the screen and every character, no matter how evil or vicious, looks downright adorable. This is a bright world, which is emphasised by the fantastic musical themes throughout. There isn’t a huge range of different musical tracks, but each is used perfectly to make every play session an enjoyable and pleasant adventure.

Another feature that feels oddly barebones is the fast travel system. Players can find fast travel points, but from there players are never told where exactly each fast travel point will take them. You may have an idea where you will appear, but there is no indication on the map where exactly that will be. Due to the aforementioned map issues, the process ends up taking more time than simply walking there yourself.

The Verdict

In Cat Quest 2 everything has been expanded to offer more of the content you loved from the original, with more areas to explore, more loot to collect, and more cat puns to enjoy.

If you adored the original game and want more of the same, Cat Quest 2 delivers. However, those expecting some fundamental gameplay changes from the original, may be left underwhelmed. Cat Quest 2 is ridiculously fun, charming and enjoyable, but it does feel quite similar to the original adventure.

Despite lacking some useful features that would make menus easier to navigate, Cat Quest 2 is incredibly friendly to players, and is a delightful experience for those wanting a charming and enjoyable pet-themed adventure.

The Score: 8.0

PlayStation 4 review code was provided by publisher.

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