Summary
Little Kitty, Big Cityhas officially launched, and it allows for some great, chaotic antics. WhenLittle Kitty, Big Citygot its first reveal trailer, many were excited about the prospect of exploring a large city as a rambunctious cat, and the debut title from indie developer Double Dagger Studio does not disappoint in that regard.
The firstannouncement ofLIttle Kitty, Big Cityback in 2021immediately drew comparisons toUntitled Goose Game, and for good reason. InUntitled Goose Game, players take the role of a goose, as the game’s name suggests. The choice to title the gameUntitled Goose Gameis a great preview of what the game’s overall humor is like, as players cause absolute chaos in a town while controlling the titular goose.Little Kitty, Big Cityembraces this style of gameplay and humor, but in the form of a cat, and it’s a great pairing.
Little Kitty, Big City Embraces Chaos
For those who are familiar with the behaviors of a house cat, they are known to be a great representation of what it means to be chaotic neutral. From sleeping on laptop keyboards to pushing mugs off of coffee tables just to see what will happen, cats are the perfect choice of animal to bring chaos to a city.SinceUntitled Goose Gamelaunched, it has brought some great in-game moments to life because of the hilarious antics that are possible, andLittle Kitty, Big Citypicks up the mantle.
An Exciting Indie Debut
This is the first release from indie developer Double Dagger Studio, and it’s a great title to have as a debut.Untitled Goose Gamecontinues to be a title that brings a lot of amusing moments to life, as it’s a fairly low-stress game to spend time playing.Little Kitty, Big Citybrings this gameplay back into the spotlight, but the game’s cat protagonist is arguably an even better fit for this style of humor and mechanics.
InLittle Kitty, Big City, players can make art, explore construction sites, and even gather some great collectibles, but the cozy chaos that players can instill in the citizens of the city is definitely the highlight of the game. There is a lot toexplore inLittle Kitty, Big City, but there are also plenty of ways to wreak havoc, just likeUntitled Goose Game. Whether it’s catching birds, eliciting a reaction from NPCs encountering the cat, or making city-goers trip over themselves by getting tangled under their feet, the game truly embraces what it’s like to be a cat.
Little Kitty, Big City and Animal-Based Games
Little Kitty, Big Citymay immediately cause some to think ofUntitled Goose Game, but there are other fun animal-based games that the game also clearly takes some inspiration from.Untitled Goose Gameis the clear starting point for the game’s tone and some of the gameplay mechanics, but when it comes to studying the behavior of cats in video games,Strayis also a great gamethat nails a cat’s mannerisms.Goat Simulatorcould even be considered a small point of inspiration, even though the tone of that series is a lot more over-the-top.
Having a cat protagonist works perfectly because it gives cat enthusiasts a way to immerse themselves in a little feline explorer just as much as it allows for fun gameplay moments where one can experience first-hand the sometimes chaotic nature of cats. Yet,Little Kitty, Big Cityembraces the non-human protagonistin an exciting way that still has enough familiarity to draw in players. In recent years, animal-based stories have found a comfortable place in the world of indie developers, and it will be exciting to see howLittle Kitty, Big Cityinspires future games the same way thatUntitled Goose Gamemay have with this one.
Little Kitty, Big City
WHERE TO PLAY
A peaceful catnap turns into a whimsical adventure!Will you make your way home or will you explore what the big city has to offer first? I mean, getting home is obviously your main priority. Obviously. Well, it’s one of your priorities. Maybe more of a guideline… It’s definitely on your To-Do list somewhere! But first? Exploration!Explore the city at your own pace in an open-world playground filled with surprises! Make friends with a colorful cast of chatty animals.Complete quests, help your animal friends, or cause a total ruckus. It’s up to you.Customize your Kitty with a plethora of very adorable hats! Take a nap in the sunshine. Find a way home…?
