Monsters, quest items, and NPCs appear the same in both, and combat can occur anywhere- save for a hub zone that allows fast travel through the overworld. Players navigate the pun-filled world of Cat Quest II, traveling both over the world map and in small, isolated dungeons with the same interface.
If you played the original Cat Quest, you’ll find the core gameplay mechanics remarkably unchanged in the newest installment. They are heroic and just kings, but nothing personal ever feels at stake, especially considering their memory loss. Unlike the first game, which opens with the kidnapping of the protagonist’s sister, there is nothing about the kings’ quest to motivate the player. If anything, the player feels somewhat detached from the heroes, who remain silent throughout the adventure.
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While there are some twists and turns throughout the journey, the plot remains fairly straightforward, focused mostly on a lengthy series of fetch quests to reforge a legendary weapon, said to hold the power of kings. Along the way, they unlock forgotten abilities and meet new allies to help them on their quest. The kings travel across the continents, controlled by one or two players, working to find a way to defeat the usurpers of their kingdoms. Like the original title, Cat Quest II does not tread any particularly innovative ground with its main story. Together, the royal cat and dog must venture into the kingdoms of Felingard and the Lupus Empire, reclaim their thrones, and find a way to bring peace between feline and canine. Kirry informs the kings that their kingdoms have been usurped and brought to the brink of war against each other, the citizenry suffering and the kings’ legacies at stake. A Tail of Two KingsĪt the heart of Cat Quest II are two amnesiac kings, a cat and a dog, who awaken on a deserted island and are greeted by a feline fairy named Kirry. But how well executed are these new features, and does Cat Quest II live up the legacy of its predecessor? Let’s find out. Players can now team up as a cat and dog combo, fighting together to save both kingdoms from ruin. The sequel promised to take the adventure beyond the cat-filled continent of Felingard and into the uncharted territory of dog-based puns in the Lupus Empire.īeyond the simple opportunity for more animal adorableness, Cat Quest II also brings a new feature to the series – local multiplayer. It was with great excitement that the release of the long-awaited sequel, Cat Quest II, hit the eShop last month. With its charming spritework, cutesy aesthetic, and pun-filled dialogue, the game quickly became beloved by many, this reviewer included. Released early in the console’s life, the original Cat Quest captured the hearts of many RPG enthusiasts on the Nintendo Switch.
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