Summary
Cat Quest 3continues the epic adventures in a land of cats, dogs, and rats, with even more humor and a new mechanic of sailing the ocean in a pirate ship. The franchise was created by The Gentlebros back in 2017 and has been delighting players ever since with the purrfectly balanced combination of open-world catventure and comedy. In addition to exploring dungeons and handling side quests for NPCs,Cat Quest 3expands the map by giving players the ability to set sail in their own pirate ship.
As a longtime fan of the series,I was reluctant to get too excited aboutCat Quest 3after being a bit disappointed in the two-character aspect ofCat Quest 2even when played solo. I worried that the franchise could continue toslowly disappoint me with each new title. I am happy to be wrong, however, withCat Quest 3exceeding my expectations and topping my love of even the first game. The Gentlebros have managed to create something truly pawsome, with perfect mechanics for handling the pirate ship and even more humor to offset the dark overtones of the deeper story.
The Story Of Cat Quest 3 Continues The Tail Of The Series
Formerly Known As Pirates Of The Purribean
Cat Quest 3begins with a cutscene of a kitten being put to sea in a basket after a pirate ship destroys the vessel that the baby’s parents were on. This kitten bares the mark of the Seeker, and is found and raised byCaptain Cappey, who is the same type of creature as Spirrey fromCat Questand Kirry ofCat Quest 2. The game then picks up 15 years later with Captain Cappey and the Cat Hero, who is played by the character, setting off on a pirate adventure to find the legendary North Star.
It is possible to playCat Quest 3without having experienced the first two games and still have a great time, but it is clearly a continuation of the grander story.Those who have played the first two games will get much more from the story.
Naturally, the North Star is a coveted item that has more than simply the main character chasing it.Several fiends, including the furrocious Pi-rat King and even Meowtallika, are also looking for the North Starfor its powers to grant anything the holder most desires. The player’s character is the only Seeker left in existance, however, and singularly holds the power to pave the way to this hidden treasure who was sealed away by Seekers of old.
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Gameplay For Cat Quest 3 Is Purrfectly Executed
Pirates, Pi Rats, And Plundering
Similar to previous games,players have the ability to upgrade their gear and spellsin the game to become more powerful. As long as they have enough of the necessary currencies, players can make any armor, weapon, or magic spell be incredibly powerful so that they can theoretically fight any enemy, regardless of their level. That would require a lot of grinding at the beginning of the game, however, and would likely make the game too simple.
A local co-op mode is available forCat Quest 3,allowing another player to easily join the fight as another cat at any time by visiting a rest beacon.
The game includes essentiallythree types of gameplay areas: the overworld, dungeons, and the sea. Right from the beginning, players are able to explore anywhere they would like to, with a pirate ship available moments after starting and the ability to swim across the ocean, or anywhere they wish, using a float ring. Unlike previous games, there are no levels listed for dungeons, and each of the islands can be reached at any time, although there is the risk of running into a level 60 enemy while you are level 5.
Any direction a player wants to go, there are things to discover, and the combat system in the game has been refined to allow players to easily swap between weapons or magic in an intuitive and easy way. A local co-op mode is also available forCat Quest 3,allowing another player to easily join the fight as another cat at any time by visiting a rest beacon. Thankfully,the second cat only appears in 2-player mode, unlike the dog/cat duo that was always present inCat Quest 2, even when playing solo. Personally, I did not like the dual character approach of that game, and am happy to see it gone.
Sailing The Purribean And Having Naval Battles Are A Wonderful Addition
And The Floaty Ring Is Adorable When Swimming
As I stated above, I was hesitant to get too excited about the announcement ofCat Quest 3partially because I was afraid that adding the pirate ship could cause extra confusion and difficulty, or create too much of a focus on sailing and deviate too much from how the previous two games played. This is not the case at all, however, andI am truly impressed at how smoothly the ship blends into the rest of the gameand the ease of jumping in and out of it.
The ship can be summoned at any dock, so players don’t need to keep track of where they parked it, and the cat can jump in and out of the ship anywhere on the water or shore.Even in the middle of the ocean, I could jump out of the ship and my little orange cat was floating in an adorable floaty ringand could swim anywhere, without ever getting tired. Or, just walking into the water would immediately create the floatation ring and the character would begin swimming, with a seamless transition. Naval battles with enemy ships on the water are a lot of fun, and the ship can be upgraded just as any other weapon or armor.
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Easter Eggs And Characteristic Charm Add To This Paw-some Game
The Humor Continues
Of course, one of the biggest hallmarks of The Gentlebros style isthe subtle humor and easter eggs that are in each of theCat Questgames. The constant play on words and clever things that can surprise players through exploration are what I love the most about the series.Cat Quest 3does not disappoint, particularly in one instance with a certain castle that is best left for players to stumble across on their own, but is absolutely fantastic and hilarious.
Enemies such as the Duck of Doom and even Meowtallika arejust the right amount of silliness without feeling out of place. Meanwhile, fans of the series will enjoy seeing the nods to other games with Kidd Cat, the younger sibling of Kit Cat, and the challenging return of Cathulhu.
Final Thoughts And Review Score Fur Cat Quest 3
4.5/5 - “Must-Play” By Screen Rant’s Review Metric
While it is unfortunate that, like the first two in the series,Cat Quest 3is local multiplayer only, the game is an incredible addition to the franchise.Somehow, the developers have taken all the best things aboutCat Questand made them even better, with understandable game mechanics and another purrfect soundtrack and graphic design. Anyone who, like me, found themselves a bit disappointed inCat Quest 2, should not hesitate to try this one, as it is a perfect balance of all the things that makeCat Questan enjoyable series.
The story itself is not long, only lasting 10–15 hours for the main game. Once the game is over, players can also try it in New Game+ Mode or the upcoming “Mew Game” Mode, which will provide challenges such as not allowing players to equip anything or preventing them from leveling up higher than level one. Providing many more hours of enjoyable gameplay forCat Quest 3even after the main story is over.
Screen Rant was provided with a PS5 digital download code for the purpose of this review.
Cat Quest III
Cat Quest returns with Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, an action-adventure RPG game where players sail the seas and head to exotic islands in search of a legendary treasure. Players assume the role of The Cat once again as they battle in various dungeons and environments against the Pirate King and his Pi-rats as they chart the unexplored regions of the Purribean.
