Little Kitty, Big City
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| Developer(s) | Double Dagger Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Double Dagger Studio |
| Director(s) | Matt T. Wood |
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| Release | May 9, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Little Kitty, Big City is an upcoming adventure video game and debut release from American indie developer Double Dagger Studio. The player assumes the role of a cat lost within a city, with the main objective of making their way back home. It is set to be released for the Nintendo Switch, Windows, the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X/S on May 9, 2024.
Gameplay[edit]
Little Kitty, Big City is a third-person adventure video game where the player controls a black, domestic cat that is lost within a large Japanese city. The player has to navigate the cat back to its home, but they can also interact with the city and do typical cat actions, such as catch birds, jump into boxes, steal food and play with their tail.[1][2][3] The player can also communicate with other animals in the city and may dress up in various hats.[4][5][6]
Development[edit]
In an interview with KING-TV, Double Dagger Studio founder Matt Wood said that the main inspiration of Little Kitty, Big City was his cats Mario and Roxy and his children.[7] On November 13, 2021, it was shown off at the indie Wholesome Games event during its Wholesome Snack showcase.[3][8]
In a Indie World presentation on April 19, 2023, it was announced that Little Kitty, Big City would be releasing for the Nintendo Switch.[9] A demo of the game was showcased at Summer Game Fest 2023, where it was slated to release in early 2024 for both Nintendo Switch and Windows, as well as the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X/S.[10][11] A demo of the game was made temporarily available during Steam's Next Fest from June 19, to 26.[12][13]
Reception[edit]
Lauren Aitken of PC Gamer favorably compared the game to Untitled Goose Game, praising its art style, quests, and animations.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ Plunkett, Luke (November 15, 2021). "I Want To Play The Cat Game Right Now". Kotaku. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Romano, Sal (November 13, 2021). "Adventure game Little Kitty, Big City announced for console, PC". Gematsu. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Smith, Graham (November 13, 2021). "Little Kitty, Big City looks like the adorable cat game I crave". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Finley, Brittni (November 13, 2021). "Little Kitty, Big City Is Reminiscient of Untitled Goose Game". Game Rant. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Bellingham, Hope (November 15, 2021). "Little Kitty, Big City gives us the same chaotic vibes as Untitled Goose Game". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Wald, Heather (31 January 2022). "25 indie games to look out for in 2022". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ Meny, Ellen (January 19, 2022). "A Bellevue man is creating a video game where you play as a cat". KING-TV. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Innes, Ruby (November 15, 2021). "Finally, A Game That Lets You Be A Silly Little Cat Doing Silly Little Things". Kotaku Australia. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Romano, Sal (19 April 2023). "Little Kitty, Big City adds Switch version". Gematsu. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (13 June 2023). "Little Kitty, Big City adds Xbox Series, Xbox One versions". Gematsu. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ Reynolds, Ollie (14 June 2023). "Hands On: This Kitty Turned Out To Be Our Biggest Summer Game Fest Surprise". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ a b Aitken, Lauren (20 June 2023). "Little Kitty, Big City is like Untitled Goose Game for cat fanciers". PC Gamer. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ West, Josh; Loveridge, Sam (20 June 2023). "15 Steam Next Fest demos that you shouldn't skip". GamesRadar. Retrieved 26 September 2023.