Because the title implies, Cat Quest III is the third outing for this action-adventure collection. The primary outing hit the scene again in 2017, adopted by a sequel two years later. We’ve needed to wait 5 lengthy years for this third entry. Thanks to a couple neat modifications, it’s been nicely definitely worth the wait.
As with earlier entries, you don the position of an anthropomorphic cat on the hunt for glory. Your job is to traverse an overworld riddled with enemies and treasure in equal abundance. Alongside the way in which, you’ll take down different animal-based foes in real-time fight, amassing as a lot loot as you may.
This fast-paced motion stays current and accounted for in Cat Quest III. To maintain issues contemporary, this time round you’re not confined to solely land-based journey. Your cat-venturer can now sail the seas, hopping from island to island to proceed that seek for treasure.
With that in thoughts, this outing’s cat takes the type of a pirate. This aesthetic fits the treasure-hunting narrative completely, even when cats crusing by water appears counter-intuitive. The plot entails a hidden treasure generally known as the Northern Star. Your aim is to seek out this treasure earlier than the fearsome Pi-rat King.
Talking of rats who double as pirate kings, Cat Quest III is stuffed with such puns. The narrative strikes alongside briskly, with loads of humor sprinkled all through. It retains issues mild and entertaining, making this an accessible recreation for gamers of all ages. The issue settings assist there, too, permitting you to decide on between one among three settings that may make issues a breeze (or not).
Aspect quests are half and parcel of each Cat Quest, and this one is not any totally different. Alongside the way in which, you’ll discover hidden caves and critters in misery. Plundering these caves or serving to these critters results in, you guessed it, rewards. There’s additionally a neat listing of pirate bosses to tick off your listing with a large bounty ready to be collected when you eliminate them. Though the story isn’t significantly lengthy, these facet quests hold you busy and create a purpose to replay.
One other a part of the enjoyable is upgrading your kitty. That is completed by way of a sturdy part of the menu, permitting you to swap weapons, armor, and magic. You can even assign badges to additional improve your stats, in addition to improve your ship. There are lots of doable mixtures, creating an thrilling space of experimentation as you unlock an increasing number of.
Cat Quest III introduces native co-op to the collection. Two gamers can now be part of the journey, with the power to drop out and in at any time. I like that each gamers are handled equally, which means they’ve the identical skills and might improve individually. It looks like a sturdy addition to the collection, and it’s an satisfying method to play.
Graphically, issues look splendid. All the recreation has a colourful, cartoon-like high quality that enhances its 2.5D show. The Cat Quest collection has all the time sported a nifty model that’s retained right here. The catchy soundtrack provides to the atmosphere of a swashbuckling good time.
Total, Cat Quest III is a implausible addition to a terrific collection. Native co-op provides a wholly new method to play with a buddy, and the sea-faring narrative retains issues feeling contemporary, too. A humorous story coupled with fast-paced motion makes this one a enjoyable time all spherical.
