Cat Quest III Review (Xbox Series X)

STAFF REVIEW of Cat Quest III (Xbox Series X)

Friday, September 20, 2024.
by Adam Dileva

Despite Cat Quest II releasing on console back in 2019, it somehow flew under my radar and I paid it no attention. Here we are five years later, and the latest adventure from developer The Gentlebros is finally ready to embark with Cat Quest III. Having never played the series be-fur, I was intrigued and excited to be whiskered away into a gorgeous cat-venture. I also make no apologies for all the cat puns this review will have, as it in no way compares to the amount actually used in-game.

You are a cat pirate on a journey to find the “North Star”, a treasure that grants the bearer wishes. As expected with such a highly sought after treasure, you won’t be the only one searching for this long lost artifact, so you need to be ready to battle against some fur-midable pirates that will try to stop you and take it for themselves.

A 2.5D adventure set in the Purr-ibean, you’ll not only be exploring islands and delving into dungeons, but sailing the seas and purr-taking in ship battles against the Pi-rats, led by the notorious Pirate King. While the main quest will only take a handful of hours to complete, there’s a number of side quests, world bosses, and other things to do as well. Just like this review, Cat Quest III is filled to the brim with so many cat puns, and the writing is done quite well from a cast of interesting characters.

Cat Quest III is probably one of the most adorable action RPG’s I’ve played in a while. It’s bright and colorful, has cute characters and animations, and just feels like a joy to be in its pirate themed world. With many islands to sail to and explore, there’s adventure in any direction you decide to furr-eely explore. Sail around and battle Pi-rats in ship battles, explore dungeons, search for treasure, and simply play however you wish.

There are different biomes and varied enemies you’ll face against in your journey to find the North Star, though you’re not forced to play a certain way or in any purr-ticular order. Combat has been improved since the previous game and you’re also able to play alongside a local co-op partner as well if you choose to adventure together, though I do wish it had online capabilities.

With a map that’s said to be about 1.5 times larger than in Cat Quest 2, there’s plenty of seas for you to sail in the Purr-ibean. Not simply used as a mode of transportation, you’ll also make good use of your cannons to sink enemy Pi-rat ships so you can earn XP and booty. Utilize docks on the islands to leave your ship to explore the beaches and dungeons before setting sail once again for another island. There’s even upgrades you can find for your ship depending on how you want to play, like better hulls or new secondary attacks with your cannons.

Controlling your ship is simple enough, and there’s a short cooldown on your cannons and abilities. Generally circling around your enemies and firing after they do will make you win most battles, even against the harder Pi-rats. Watch out for mines scattered around though, as they’ll cause serious damage to your ship, and you don’t want to sink since you know, cats and water don’t get along.

There’s plenty of loot and XP to be had for those that explore. On each island there is treasure to be found and enemies to fight. You might even find some colorful characters that will offer rewards if you can help them out with some side missions. Maybe you’ll want to check out the Wanted posters and turn in for big rewards if you can defeat these mini-bosses.

When on foot, you’ll be fighting primarily with your sword as your main weapon, though you can also equip a secondary gun or magical wand and swap between them. Your ranged weapons are for fighting from a distance, whereas your blade is meant for being up close and heavier damage. You also can learn spells to cast, inflicting a number of different effects based on which spell you use. Swapping between them and knowing what's best to use when is how you'll be successful.

Once you find a good combo that suits your playstyle there’s not much reason to swap to anything else. This is also due to being able to upgrade your equipment. You’ll gain the ability to level up all your weapons, gear, and spells early on, so if there’s a weapon you really enjoy, the more money and resources you put into it, you can level it up to be incredibly powerful. I was struggling a little bit at the first dungeon boss, but after spending my hard-earned treasure on upgrading my weapons and armor, it become much more manageable after that. Weapons and armor you equip will also show on your character, and there’s some pretty amusing outfits to collect.

Cat Quest III is simply a delight to admire with its bright beautiful colors and great artwork across the board. Even in the dark dungeons, you can appreciate its brooding aesthetic. Even though some might be disappointed with its short campaign, there’s plenty of side quests to complete, including NG+ with a drastically raised level cap, and an Infinity Tower to challenge yourself with. It’s hard not to smile when playing this paw-some indie game, as it’s just got a fantastic and warm vibe that doesn’t overstay its welcome.

**Cat Quest III was provided by the publisher and reviewed on an Xbox Series X**

Overall: 9.0 / 10
Gameplay: 9.0 / 10
Visuals: 9.5 / 10
Sound: 8.5 / 10

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