Little Kitty, Big City Xbox Series X Review

Name:Little Kitty, Big City
Publisher:Double Dagger Studio
Developer:Double Dagger Studio
GenreAdventure
Players:1
Age rating:3+
Other console/handheld formats:Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Switch
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Little Kitty, Big City Xbox Series X Review – Adventuring with a friendly feline

Cat games have become increasingly popular in recent years, with titles like Cat Quest and Stray leading the way. Now, another delightful entry joins the list: Little Kitty, Big City. Set in Japan, this charming game begins when your feline protagonist is accidentally knocked off a balcony and ends up on the streets below. Your main objective is to help the cat scale the building and return home. However, there’s much more to discover along the way.

Little Kitty, Big City is a wonderfully relaxed game that encourages exploration and playful interaction with the city. As you wander around, you’ll complete tasks for other animals and unlock various achievements. These range from scoring goals with footballs and catching (and releasing) bluebirds to picking up litter—although collecting 100 cans can start to feel a bit repetitive. You’ll even have cute little ducklings waddling after you as you try to find them all and return them to their father, and you can keep them by your side for as long as you please, making for cute little sidekicks. The game’s cel-shaded art style gives it a cartoonish, vibrant look, and the simplistic music enhances the games overall laid-back vibe.

There are a few technical quirks, like tricky camera angles and cat movements that are rather stiff for such an agile creature, especially when jumping between platforms—with its legs splayed out as it lands, the cat can look more like a flying squirrel than the nimble animal it’s supposed to be. After your cat consumes enough fish to build up strength, it gains the ability to climb buildings, adding a satisfying layer to the exploration—though the awkward movements remain. Another minor annoyance is that the sound effect accompanying the cat’s jumps can become a bit grating over time. However, this doesn’t take away from the overall immersion of navigating the city.

Exploring remains enjoyable, and once your feline friend has eaten enough fish, it can ascend buildings using green vines and air vents, unlocking new areas and leading to more discoveries. Alongside the various achievements, you can also find or purchase adorable little hats for your kitty. These can be bought using “shinies” at vending machines, with the help of a friendly crow, or found in capsules scattered around the city, encouragaing exploration.

Another fun aspect of the game is interacting with pedestrians. You can trip them up, causing them to drop suitcases filled with items like Rubik’s cubes and toy planes, or make them drop food, which can be used to lure bluebirds for the catch-and-release achievement. People will also rush to pet your cat, try to shoo it away, or even take photos if you manage to catch their attention.

The game includes a fast travel system to get around easily, though it may feel a bit unnecessary given the relatively compact game area. That said, it can be handy for revisiting specific spots, especially when you’re trying to complete particular achievements.

Little Kitty, Big City Xbox Series X Review Summary:

Little Kitty, Big City encourages experimentation as you seek out all the achievements and uncover the game’s many delightful secrets. It’s a relatively short experience, but the variety of challenges, hidden surprises, and endearing interactions will keep you entertained throughout.

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