Cat Cafe Manager
| Cat Cafe Manager | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Roost Games |
| Publisher(s) | Freedom Games |
| Engine | |
| Platform(s) | Switch, PC |
| Release | April 14, 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Simulation |
| Mode(s) | |
Cat Cafe Manager is a 2022 simulation video game developed by Roost Games. Gameplay centers around managing a cat cafe, taking in stray cats, and catering to customers. The game received mixed reception.
Gameplay
[edit]Cat Cafe Manager is a simulation video game that takes place in the town of Caterwaul.[1] The main character is given a plot of land, and builds a cat cafe. Players must cater to different types of customers by serving their favorite dishes to receive different things, such as catering to witches to unlock new recipes.[2] Each customer has their own individual story with unique dialogue.[3] Additionally, players must also obtain and take care of stray cats to attract customers, with certain types of cat being more attractive to certain customer types. These cats can be also be adopted, making room to bring in other cats.[1]
Development and release
[edit]The game was developed by Dutch indie game studio Roost Games.[4] It released on April 14, 2022.[2] A sequel, titled Cat Cafe Manager 2: Big City Bliss, is currently in development.[5]
Reception
[edit]Cat Cafe Manager received mixed reception from reviewers. GamesRadar+'s Alyssa Mercante said that she was "hooked" by the game, praising the depth of its gameplay.[3] The game was also praised by Annette Polis of Siliconera.[1] Mark Delaney of GameSpot was more critical, rating the game 5 out of 10, praising the in-game economy and art design while criticizing the game for all of the bugs in the decoration system.[2] The game also receivied a 5.5 from Destructoid's Zoey Handley, who heavily criticized the imprecise controls and large number of bugs.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Polis, Annette (24 April 2022). "Cat Cafe Manager's Furry Employees are Purrfection". Siliconera. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Delaney, Mark (15 April 2022). "Cat Cafe Manager Review: Meow We're In Business". GameSpot. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ a b Mercante, Alyssa (15 April 2022). "Have you tried...managing a feline frenzy and swinging lattes in Cat Cafe Manager?". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Roost Games". roost.games. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "Cat Cafe Manager". catcafemanager.com. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ Handley, Zoey (14 April 2022). "Review: Cat Cafe Manager". Destructoid. Retrieved 7 January 2025.