[PlayStation 5] Cat from Hell – Review of Cat Simulator

Alright, let’s dive into the chaos of "Cat From Hell" — the game that, honestly, had me both chuckling and facepalming. Picture this: a Christmas night gone completely bonkers, thanks to a rogue, not-so-jolly cat who Santa must’ve dropped by mistake. I mean, why did I even start playing? Probably for the laughs. Spoiler: I got more unintended laughs than planned ones, but we’ll get there.

Okay, so I’m this cat, right? And my mission, should I choose to accept (or whatever), is to trash Grandma’s house — but not just any old trashing. We’re talking full-on feline chaos: knocking over Grandma’s dazzling vases, ripping curtains like they’re yesterday’s news, and sending heirlooms flying. And I just have to say, there’s something oddly satisfying about pretending-wrecking a virtual home.

However, the plot twist — the other cat, who’s basically my nemesis now. This fuzzball came in, blamed me for breaking a flowerpot, and, just like that, I’m on a quest for revenge. My ultimate goal? Frame this imposter and get him booted out of the house. Sidenote: Grandma’s got eyes everywhere. Seriously, woman knows everything, and it’s game over if she catches you. Stressful? Kinda.

And then there’s the whole gameplay scene — you sneak around, break stuff, and scamper away before Grandma appears like some kinda ninja. But, and it’s a big but, the execution is where things turn south, faster than a cat on catnip.

Let’s talk about the game’s issues. The AI? Oh, where do I start? Grandma and this rival cat get stuck, like, all the time. Mainly on furniture. It’s painful watching them try to navigate around, hitting chairs like they’ve got a vendetta. And you’re stuck waiting there, awkwardly holding your controller, till her anger cools off. Anger cooling off — maybe a life lesson there, but not now.

Oh! And the whole framing thing? Total shot in the dark. You might end up setting the perfect trap, only to get blamed yourself, or hilariously, the game glitches. One time, the other cat got stuck in a couch. Yep, just there, unmoving, so guess what? Grandma assumed he was the culprit. I mean, technically a win, but definitely not the epic victory I imagined.

Visually, meh. It’s like traveling back to the early 2000s gaming realm. Imagine a PS2 with just a sprinkle of Christmas (if we’re being generous). Even Grandma’s voice sounds like she’s phoning in from a retro radio show. Aside from the Christmas remix jingle, the sound’s pretty forgettable.

And here I thought, maybe there’d be a neat Platinum trophy as a prize. But nah. Breaking stuff and blaming the cat? Trophy-worthy? Apparently not. Though there’s Sandbox Mode, where you’re left to mess around with just Grandma — kinda lacking excitement, honestly.

By the end of it, I expected a wild, holiday-themed ride. But got a string-tied mess instead. Between the failing AI and clunky gameplay, it’s a bit of a non-fun treadmill. Even at $4.99, it’s a head-scratcher of an investment for PS5. Would I recommend it? Probably not, unless you need something to laugh at, rather than with. Oh well, maybe next holiday, right?

Disclaimer: This rollercoaster of a review is based on a PlayStation copy from Upscale Studios.