Pix the Cat
Aug 08, 2019 7 years ago
Pix the Cat features many different game modes including single and multiplayer modes, some changing the theme and aesthetic. Including Arcade, Nostalgia, Laboratory, and Arena modes, you'll play as Pix - who plays Pix - heading deeper and deeper into levels upon levels in a Snake-meets-Pac-Man digital world. Enjoy a kinetic and stylized world within games where, in the arcade mode, your task is to liberate ducklings and trail them to the safe-zones without hitting the walls, getting stuck, or running into your feathered friends, gaining the highest score possible and comparing them on the leaderboards. Completing "achievements" opens up new game modes and unlocks fantastic artwork, hilarious announcer voices and your favorite tunes from the game's soundtrack! Among other surprising surprises... Finally, Arena mode pits you against 3 friends in local multiplayer! With two players facing off on the same keyboard, connect additional controllers and blow your enemies to smithereens in epic battles of cats, ducks and eggs.
What it’s like
Pix the Cat delivers a high-octane, retro-futuristic arcade experience that blends Snake-like movement with Pac-Man style maze navigation. You control Pix as he navigates the 'GRID of INFINITY,' rescuing ducklings and chaining combos for high scores in various thematic modes like Arcade and Laboratory. The core loop is intensely kinetic, demanding precision and speed to avoid walls and obstacles while maximizing multiplier bonuses during 'FEVER TIME' sequences. Visually, it pops with vibrant, stylized aesthetics that shift across modes, complemented by a hilarious, energetic in-game announcer and a catchy soundtrack that defines the mood. Beyond solo high-score chasing, the game shines as a party title, offering local multiplayer Arena battles where players compete directly on shared keyboards or controllers. The structure is modular, unlocking new content through achievements rather than linear narrative, creating a loop of skill refinement and casual social competition.
Strong in Audio / MusicPacingVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodCo-op / MultiplayerDifficulty / ChallengeGameplay / MechanicsPolish / Performance
Keep in mind The single-player campaign is relatively short, relying on high-score chasing for longevity rather than deep narrative progression. The local multiplayer requires multiple controllers or a willingness to crowd around one keyboard, which may limit accessibility for some groups.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from opencritic.com, metacritic.com, en.wikipedia.org, steambase.io.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 07, 201412 years ago |
| PlayStation Vita | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 07, 201412 years ago |
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 29, 201512 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 29, 201512 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 29, 201512 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Feb 08, 201710 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 08, 20197 years ago |
