Not as good as the first
To start, hit-point removed more compared to the first game than they added -.- second, I hate the durability system, you get scammed out of around half the cost of the original item only for the fixed version to still look broken (I've compared directly to the not ruined version of items) really they've only added a couple new pieces of furniture (after removing over fifty percent of what was in the first game) and a couple new animations/specialty cats, while at the same time it takes so much longer to save up for anything (whether it costs gold or silver fish) other all, this really just feels like a stripped back and WiFi-dependent (the cats in your yard literally won't switch out unless you have a good internet connection) version of the first game. If you really want more Neko Atsume, just play the first one again, I promise it will be a much more pleasant experience. I would also like to add that Hit-Point got bought out by a large gambling company, they can AT LEAST afford to have all of the items originally created for the first game -.-
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Neko Atsume 1.1
I love this game, its art style, simple concept and its unique charm, but the new additions don’t justify a sequel. Works as an update to the original version honestly lacks in terms of a new game.
The original was a fun little app with a simple formula of setting toys, photographing cats and collecting pictures and souvenirs of them all. It was simple, but could have been expanded on.
This sequel expands on the original. It adds some new quality of life features: cat visit ranking charts, toy popularity charts, toy durability mechanics, new cats, new toys and items, an occasional dog easter egg, and many more.
One in particular I really liked was the option to visit and share your yard with friends, though I feel theres not enough incentive to do so or activity within others yards. You get stamps, but they can only be exchanged for food items, rather than exclusive toys or items.
Again, quality of life improvements and minor additions are awesome, but is still essentially the same game.
In terms of justifying a sequel, I think more activity would be a welcome addition for many fans. Mini games to play for fish or bonus items, the option to pet and directly interact with the cats would add great incentive to check the app more often and would separate this from the original. Cats could interact with each other in unique ways, like playing with the same toy or sharing a fluffy bed. The option to record little snippets of cats playing with toys and sharing them to social media. These would be great additions to the game that both long-time and new fans would enjoy, providing a new cat collecting experience.
Overall, neko atsume is one of those games that I immediately install on my new phone, and one I never delete. Its a cute little experience for cat lovers and it is easy to get into and enjoy. However, this sequel can be so much more.
And please include the dog as one of that “cats” and let them in the yard I am sure they are a good dog.
The original was a fun little app with a simple formula of setting toys, photographing cats and collecting pictures and souvenirs of them all. It was simple, but could have been expanded on.
This sequel expands on the original. It adds some new quality of life features: cat visit ranking charts, toy popularity charts, toy durability mechanics, new cats, new toys and items, an occasional dog easter egg, and many more.
One in particular I really liked was the option to visit and share your yard with friends, though I feel theres not enough incentive to do so or activity within others yards. You get stamps, but they can only be exchanged for food items, rather than exclusive toys or items.
Again, quality of life improvements and minor additions are awesome, but is still essentially the same game.
In terms of justifying a sequel, I think more activity would be a welcome addition for many fans. Mini games to play for fish or bonus items, the option to pet and directly interact with the cats would add great incentive to check the app more often and would separate this from the original. Cats could interact with each other in unique ways, like playing with the same toy or sharing a fluffy bed. The option to record little snippets of cats playing with toys and sharing them to social media. These would be great additions to the game that both long-time and new fans would enjoy, providing a new cat collecting experience.
Overall, neko atsume is one of those games that I immediately install on my new phone, and one I never delete. Its a cute little experience for cat lovers and it is easy to get into and enjoy. However, this sequel can be so much more.
And please include the dog as one of that “cats” and let them in the yard I am sure they are a good dog.
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more of the same cute game!
Neko Atsume 2 delivers more of what I loved about the first game, with some additional features as well! I really like that the cats can destroy certain items. I will say the price for the subscription is higher than it really should be, and having it be a subscription in the first place rather than a one time purchase doesn't really make it a very appealing purchase since it has very few extra features. I would probably buy it if I only had to pay once!
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