Hirocato - The Delivery Hero

Catchy tunes and fun game play! Also the NPCs are usually funny to talk to between delivery routes. You will die a lot, but mostly you will be laughing and having a good time while doing so, especially if you're a filthy casual such as myself. Also, if you hate cats (what is wrong with you?) then you can enjoy killing one over and over again! All that being said, the difficulty is rather high so be prepared to challenge yourself with even the beginning levels. It reminds me of Celeste in that way. Despite this, it's still pretty fun to play and I definitely recommend at least giving Hirocato a try! Also, the gamedev seems to be a pretty cool dude.

[b]EDITED 2024-07-30[/b] I'm flipping my review from not-recommended to recommended, as the points that most bothered me were fixed, and quite quickly might I add. I've stricken out irrelevant negatives, added a few positives and amended my closing paragraph. Thanks for being so reactive to my review, I hope the changes you've made will be appreciated by future players! 😄 [b]The good:[/b] - Awesome music! I was thrilled the whole way. - When the level is designed with flow in mind, the gameplay feels really smooth. I went for top of leaderboard in one of the levels, which was fun. The new "classic runner" mode showcases these levels really well. - I've come around to appreciating the levels that are not made to be "hold forward" a little more than during my first go at the game. Not quite my cup of tea, but I see the appeal! - The "fixed" camera mode that was added after release is quite nice! The "smooth" mode made it disorienting when performing quick back-and-forth movements. [b]Neutral:[/b] - The story was pretty lacking. I didn't buy the game for the story, and I would have been perfectly satisfied with only the arcade mode. [b]The bad:[/b] - Blind jumps that have to be learned, in multiple levels (and multiple times in some of them). - Wall jumps were implemented in a way that didn't feel great to me, keeping all momentum when jumping, and crawling up the wall when moving in any direction while holding onto the vines. - [strike]The visual filters causing visibility issues. There's an anaglyph-like filter when time starts running out, making the run more difficult for no real reason. This feels like a "lose-more", where if you're not doing great, things get even more difficult. The final delivery also suffers from this with lightning flashing quite aggressively. An option to turn these off would be nice.[/strike] [b]This was addressed and is no longer relevant![/b] - [strike]Bug with the climbable vines where Cato climbs backwards, causing the jump to happen in the wrong direction. Frustrating when it happens on a good run.[/strike] [b]This was addressed as well![/b] [b]Overall:[/b] The game is fun, and while some of the design bothered me, I think it's still a great experience. It may be that I didn't vibe with the physics of the game, or maybe I expected something different when it came to the gameplay. The major issues I had were addressed quickly by the developer, and I think the game is all the better for it. Give Hirocato a try!

I definitey like the feelig of running speedly through the city avoiding obstacles as I go, the visuals are well made and the music is amazing, it also helps transmit a sense of urgency which is completely compatible with the gameplay.

Ninja Gaiden Kitty sounded so cool in my head, but the physics and level design completely ruined this dream. This is a perfect timing blind rhythm game. You cannot play this game for fun; You must be perfect.

I loved the game! For me, it’s all about going fast and getting in the zone, with increasing difficulty that keeps it engaging. The controls feel very smooth, and the cat is absolutely adorable. It reminds me of a mix between Geometry Dash and Sonic 👍🏻

Cool game to get in the zone and disconnect while jumping around. It can be quite challenging, though. I’d love to see some speedrunners pick it up and stream some crazy runs—would be pretty cool!

The game welcomes you with awesome visual aesthetics and level transitions, the soundtrack is pretty immersive and catchy, if you are a fan of 2D platform games such as Celeste where movement and correct timing in order to overcome obstacles is a must, then you should give this an absolute try!

Very fun speedrunning precision platformer, I usually rage-quit these types of games but the controls are very smooth and responsive. Plus the music is great! It's a challenging game without being frustrating, big recommend!! also hirocato is a hirocutie

Such an awesome game! Who doesnt wanna be a cute cat delivering foods within a certain time period. The soundtrack is sooo good! 100% worth it

ゲーム性はシンプルなスピーディー横スクロールプラットフォーマー。 高難易度を謳いつつも、通常スピードで走り続けるとちょうどいいところに足場がある良心的な配置パターンになっており、上手く駆け抜けられたときの気持ち良さがクセになります。 かっこいいBGMも相まってノリノリでプレイできる楽しいゲームでした。 「タイムアタックのランキング1位を取る」という鬼実績があるので全実績にこだわりのある人にはオススメできないかもしれません。 マルチエンディングなのかどうかは不明です。