Fills the cat-less void in my soul

This is one of the most unique, visually pleasing, and heartwarming games I've played in a long time. Though it doesn't delve to deeply into lore or philosophy, it manages to tell a compelling story that asks surprisingly profound questions about the nature of identity, hope, and friendship---all while centering on a feline protagonist who can't communicate except by meowing and clawing things. It's made me reflect on my own friendships, including with my cats, who don't seem to understand what exactly made me so emotional when the game's credits rolled but were right there to comfort me anyway.

I would recommend this game to just about anyone, not just people with a softspot for cats or an interest in sci-fi dystopias. It's a brilliant work of art that provides a meaningful experience, and it's well worth the cost despite its short length. Even after just finishing it I'm eager to dive back in and find more sheet music for Morusque to play on his jerry can guitar and to curl up among the cushions in Clementine's loft for a little longer. It's these small moments that really make it special, the moments of rest and meditation that are an essential complement to the game's story elements and action sequences.

As I finished the game I was reminded of a quote from John Gray's book Feline Philosophy: "Humans cannot become cats. Yet if they set aside any notion of being superior beings, they may come to understand how cats can thrive without anxiously inquiring how to live." This game, which puts the player in control of a small feline amidst the ruins of a man-made world still rife with humanity's troubles even in the absence of human beings, offers an opportunity to seek the understanding Gray suggests.

There is a lot we can learn from cats that is easy for us to lose sight of, has hectic and stressful as human life can be. The quiet hours spent in relaxation, play, and curiosity are just as important as the time we spend working towards a paycheck or some other goal. Can you imagine a cat "on the grind?" Of course not. Because cats understand innately that you don't need wealth or achievement to get what matters out of life. Sometimes all you need is an inquisitive mind, a friend to play with, or just a soft pillow to curl up on for a nice, long nap.

it is an amazing game to play but it is very sad