Pix The Cat (PS4)

8.7 Overall Score
Graphics: 9/10
Gameplay: 9/10
Sound: 8/10

Great Gameplay|Very Challenging

No Online Multiplayer

Game Info

GAME NAME: Pix The Cat

DEVELOPER(S): Pasta Games

PUBLISHER(S): Pasta Games

PLATFORM(S): PS4, Vita

GENRE(S): Puzzle

RELEASE DATE(S): October 7, 2014

Ever wonder what it would be like if you took the elements from the old cell phone game “Snake” and the legendary Pac-Man and placed them working in the same game together?  At Pasta Games they did just that came out with “Pix the Cat”.  It’s an arcade game that has you maneuvering your way through puzzles and rescuing the deserted ducklings.  You will spend hours on end playing this game trying to beat your high score or even trying to get through as many puzzles as you can in the time you are given until you realize the puzzles just keep on coming and you better not mess up.

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I found the gameplay in this game to be very good and each puzzle has its own challenging aspects.  Whether it’s having a ton of chicks behind you and you have to try not to run into them or trying to hatch every egg before you drop them off at their targets every level sets you up for failure.  For me, I found this game to be rewarding when you do well or even when you mess up because if you get a high enough score the cat will go in this swirling motion towards your screen pretend to kick through it or if you happen to run into your tail and you have a great combo going you will hear a funny voice say “Combo Breaker” which made me smile each time it happened because it reminded of the classic game “Killer Instinct”.  At times I found myself trying to get into a pattern with each puzzle and even then sometimes I would mess up because I either didn’t move fast enough or once you maxed out your combo you will go into “Fever Time” and you’re moving at max speed through the puzzle.  The graphics and sound is really good with its neon color changes when you get higher combos and the music will pick up the pace.

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Pix the Cat has local multiplayer where you can play up to 4 players and you are battling each other by trying to destroy the other’s bots by running into them when they don’t have a trail or shooting missiles at one another.  I haven’t played with up to four players but two players was a lot of fun and intense.  You can also see how well you are doing on the leaderboards against yourself, friends and even the world which makes me want to step my game up when I see some those scores.

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The Recommendation

I fully recommend this game who loves puzzle games and who are fans of “Snake” and Pac-Man.  It is a simple and fun game that Pasta Games made and executed perfectly.  I just wish I could have access to more game modes without having to get a really high score in order for me to unlock them.  This month it is also free for PlayStation Plus members, so don’t forget to grab your copy today.

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Author: Chris King View all posts by
Sony & Microsoft Writer. Just trying to get my name out there and share my passion for video games.