[Review of Cat Simulator for PlayStation 5] Feline from Hell

Man, so there’s this game, “Cat From Hell – Cat Simulator” from Upscale Studios, right? A title that screams chaos with cats and a holiday twist. The whole idea sounded fun — cats, causing mayhem, Christmas music jazzed up. But, here’s the reality: imagine wrapping paper unraveling, just a mess, tangled and disappointing.

So, you start off as a cat dumped into grandma’s house on Christmas, thanks to Santa. Classic move, Santa. You and another cat start this turf war — breaking vases, ruining curtains (been there, done that, right?), and making Grandma think the other cat did it. The goal? Get the rival cat kicked out. But Grandma’s eyes? Always watching. Get caught, it’s over. Honestly, felt like being in a sitcom, except the jokes didn’t land.

Everything’s a sneaky operation to break stuff before Grandma shows up. Hear those Christmas bells dinging, and you know she’s on her way. The slapstick potential’s there — picture it, two cats in Christmas chaos. Yet, it crashes headfirst into a mess of buggy mechanics.

Grandma? Gets stuck on chairs. Like, how’s she gonna chase you if she’s stuck? And honestly, the other cat glitches like an old school CD. Strategy feels like you’re just hoping for the best. I swear, one time, I just won because the rival cat decided to cozy up into a couch, jammed max level. Grandma was convinced it was his fault. Lucky me, I guess?

Oh, and the first-person view? It’s like trying to watch a movie with sunglasses at night. Awkward paw moves and visuals straight from the PlayStation 2 era — everything looks like it got squished in a suitcase for too long. Audio’s not wowing either, except maybe that main theme. It’s catchy in an I-can’t-get-it-out-of-my-head kind of way.

No Platinum trophy here, which is weird given trophy hunters would’ve probably appreciated it. There’s a Sandbox Mode if you’re into wandering around solo while Grandma’s still lurking. It’s like, why bother? If you want, there’s a trophy guide floating around. Maybe it’ll help — or maybe not.

For real, I thought it’d be a holiday laugh, but it’s like opening a present to find out it’s just socks. Socks with holes. Whether it’s the broken AI or just the core mechanics that are all over the place, it didn’t work. At $4.99 — eh, maybe save that for a coffee.

Anyway, might be more chores than cheer. Proceed with caution.

Oh, and just in case, this was based on a PS5 copy. You’re welcome.