I still remember the days when I would hide under the covers and secretly open the PSP to play "Hakuouki". At that time, there was no mobile phone simulation business. If you could see a handsome guy who could move on a handheld device, you already thought it was future technology. Now when I open "Cute Cat Story", to be honest, I am a little confused - I am also in love with a paper man, so the gap is too big.
Let's talk about the most intuitive thing first: when we played Love Development on the GBA, the vertical graphics were pixel dots, and the plot was all based on imagination. When you look at an 8-bit villain, you can imagine his affectionate eyes and slender fingers. Now think about it, this is really the self-cultivation of a pure love warrior. And "Cute Cat Story" directly turns the world's famous cats into handsome men. The Ragdoll cat is a gentle CEO, the Siamese cat is cold and venomous, and even my orange cat has a human form - the picture is so detailed that the mobile phone screen can hardly fit the eyelashes. Youth is truly back, but this time it's a high-definition remake.
The difference in gameplay is even greater. The business simulation back then was nothing more than farming, opening stores, and triggering plots step by step. But "Cute Cat Story" combines love and business. During the day, you have to take care of the cat backyard, and at night, you have to have an affair with the cat men. At first I thought it was a skin-changing cafe, but on the third day of playing, I was suddenly treated to a meteorite fall and a mysterious organization? This plot rhythm is much more exciting than "Harvest Moon" on GBA back then. At that time, when we chased a girl, we had to give him carrots for three months, but now it's better, the cats burrow directly into your arms. I really can't stand this "contrast in cuteness".
Of course, what old players care about most is the "original feel". When we played "Tokyo Cats" or "Cat Backyard", we were looking for a simple cure - a cat is a cat, fluffy and snores. Now "Cute Cat Story" turns cats into handsome men. Although my heart beats faster, sometimes I wonder: If my real cat knew that I was licking the screen in front of its anthropomorphic cat, would it scratch me to death? 😂 And modern mobile games, you know, all kinds of physical strength, card drawing, and activities are not like the pure feeling of handheld games in the past where you just plug in the card and play, and the level is cleared.
But having said that, if you can relive this "cat-turned-male-god" setting on your mobile phone anytime and anywhere, what else do you need a bicycle? The original GBA cassette is now sold for hundreds of dollars, and the emulator is stuck and mushy. However, "Cute Cat Story" can be played for free with high-definition graphics, full dubbing, and even the ability to decorate your own cat cafe. This kind of experience was something I couldn't even dream of on the PSP back then.
In short, if you are like me and have ever held a handheld console and fantasized about "it would be great if cats could turn into humans", then this game will definitely bring back that feeling of skipping a beat. Although we are no longer the teenagers hiding under the covers, when you open the game and see that orange cat raising its eyebrows at you - oh, youth is back again, with filters and BGM added 🎮💕