The Cat Lady

The game is supposed to be a horror game but its horror is gross not scary. It's supposed to be a meaningful game but instead its merely fatuous. The result is that rather than any genuine emotion I felt distaste. The fundamental problem is that the writing is simply bad because the author is approaching material he doesn't have the maturity to handle. It simply isn't worth one's time and money.

Playing through this game was an interesting and weird experience. There are many things happening in this game one wouldn't expect. It doesn't hold anything back. It is a very dark story and cruel so if you can't stand that this isn't for you. The voiceover is good and fits very well. There are some puzzles that can be a bit tricky to solve. Visually things work out well. This game isn't for everybody as it is a slow story telling, puzzle solving game with more disturbing visuals then scary. I enjoyed playing through it.

Wow, I just finished The Cat Lady. Went into completely blind and had no idea it played like a point & click adventure game. I had a fantastic time. The voice acting and sound was very well done for an indie team. Both did a great job to suck me into the world and made me empathize and appreciate Sarah's arc. One of the best adventure games I've played. I'm honestly surprised it's not a more household name.

This is one of the darkest and most atmospheric, story-rich, madhouse of an adventure game to ever be created. It is a surreal experience that I would strongly recommend to any newcomer or veteran of the genre. It is, simply put, a masterpiece. Oh, and that soundtrack..

The Cat Lady is a PnC tale of horror and suspense. The controls are simple enough for the most casual players, without any hot key memorization. The puzzles aren't overwhelming. Nothing is hidden away in a pixel hunt. With all that being said... The storyline itself is simply amazing. The game plays out like an interactive novel with extensive dialogue exchange. Parts of the story you can write as you feel fit, while other parts have your fate predetermined. Not knowing which parts creates a suspense of making a... Correct decision. You'll have to earn the trust of some, while you may want to be careful who you lie to, and how. Attention to detail is rewarded. There are some shock horror scenes too, but they pale in comparison in terror when you have to make a decision between bad and worse. I do have to give a heads up for the more casual players. This game earned a legit +18 age requirement. I'm not saying it is law to be obeyed, but rather the content is very intense. Graphic violence/brutality, gore, anatomically correct human dissection, animal abuse/brutality, sexual situations, nudity, drug and alcohol use/abuse, judgmental clowns, and a recommended firm grasp of the Oxford English language. Seriously. I love the horror genre, but wow. This game is truly made me squirm just a bit. That being said, you know you need to play through it at least once.