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Dear My Cat Review—An Aesthetically Pleasing Game for the Cat-Obsessed Amidst Us

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After a long night of Counter-Strike and Valorant with my mates, the all-nighter has pretty much knackered me.

Sure, playing competitive games may be fun, but it is no surprise when you find yourself exhausted from a losing streak.

Without any hesitation, I take a rare break from work as I stretch out cosily on the sofa by my lonesome (for once). Seeing that nothing is interesting on the telly, I whip out my phone and dive into an adorable romp through the fantasy world of Dear My Cat (DMC). Oh, and you’re a cat.

To get it out of the way—Yes, I am a cat lady. Everything I own is pretty much covered in fur, and I have no qualms with that. However, I have not taken a fancy to this game just because it has kitties in it. Much like Cats & Soup, it isn’t purrfect, but it is a genuinely paw-some title that harkens back to good old stress relieving games with a subtle and almost imperceptible narrative that grows in the back of your mind as the island expands.For starters, DMC has you on an empty land with a single cat companion and a floral garden. For each decoration and kitty that you acquire, you will gain a certain amount of in-game currency (Coins and Heart). Enhance enough embellishments, upgrade enough kitties, and you can make the island even more stunning.

Not before long, you’ll be collecting cats that are not mechanically different from one another, but they all have personalities. One is an emotional roller-coaster of a feline, while another is a congenial kitty who adores making accessories.

As I progressed through the game, it eventually dawned on me that not once have I found the game to be a bore, but rather something that I can sit back and relax to. Most crucially, the adorable art style has me hooked on filling up the island with all the decorations and cats possible (Yes, mates, it’s because I’m a hoarder). I mean, what’s there not to love about watching a bunch of anthropomorphic cats mucking about in paradise?

In no uncertain terms, DMC is precisely the escape I needed that I would have never thought to ask for.

On the other hand, my only gripe with DMC is the game’s dependence on ads. What this means is that you will have to sit through an ad before getting your hands on coins and other in-game currencies. Thankfully, I found the durations to be pretty short, so it offers me a sort of break time to do something else. It’s an excellent option for anyone who loves to chill and mess around with your phone while half-watching something on the telly, IMO.

In any case, this game is bound to walk its way into the hearts of many, especially with its saccharine premise and mellifluous soundscape made for those cosy winter nights. So, why not join me in caring for these adorable felines here? 🐈🐱

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