Little Kitty, Big City Review | Bytesized

[@johnnydarling8021]

1:50 A couple more games like this, and we will have to start calling them *"Goose-likes."*

[@pasimysiini7665]

Behold the hubris of man. Already he forgets the lessons of Rogue and Doom. Toward twin calamities walks he, destined to liken Untitled Goose Game to its own doppelganger, or perhaps more deplorable, deny the self-resemblance. How apt that he should give "Goose-like" as a name to his demise, for in the manner like that of a goose does his creation cause his undoing.

[@johnnydarling8021]

@@pasimysiini7665 You don't use "Rogue-like"? Then what do you call it.

[@pasimysiini7665]

@@johnnydarling8021 I use the term "Procedural-esque", which ironically is rogue-like behavior.

[@johnnydarling8021]

@@pasimysiini7665 what do you call "Souls-likes"?

[@pasimysiini7665]

@@johnnydarling8021 They're just Action RPGs. Stop living this lie.

[@HistoryTeacherSteve]

I'm playing this with my 4yr old and she loves it! I'm glad to have games like this we can bond over ❤🐈‍⬛

[@MariaVosa]

It really sounds like a great game to be enjoyed with your little ones, without pressure to win. Which I think there should be more of.

[@iylannaslife]

I’m playing with my 2 year old. So good!

[@Zulfrak]

This! I normaly wouldnt play games like these but playing this with the little ones is such a delight.

[@gigopepo]

Playing with my 3 yo and we're loving it as well.

[@kjarrij]

Was considering getting it to play with my 3 and 2 year olds. We recently played Stray together and it was a great time. This game really doesn't seem to be my jam though, but who knows I might give it a go.

[@useraccount333]

The Holy Trifecta of "messing around as a small animal": - Untitled Goose Game - Goat Simulator - Little Kitty, Big City

[@pasimysiini7665]

Doronko Wanko definitely counts, you play as just the most horrible little dog

[@Hookokokkokoko]

Frogger's great-great-great-grandchildren.

[@justinstyles]

Mr Mosquito?

[@ishotmyboss]

Catlateral Damage.

[@aturchomicz821]

@@justinstyles GOTY 2004 btw kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHnKZ3WneMmBZ8k

[@LuceoX30]

Correction; that ain't no Raccoon, that's a Tanuki!

[@Drakoleech]

So a Japanese raccoon.

[@VeritabIlIti]

He even comments when you first meet him at how offended he is by being called a raccoon when he is CLEARLY a tanuki

[@astrobia94]

@@Drakoleech No. A racoon is a mustelid like a ferret or a weasel. A tanuki is literally a dog.

[@DasGanon]

Also the Fast Travel icons are all of the (Japanese style) manhole covers.

[@Smidge204]

@@astrobia94 More fox than dog.

[@AsterInDis]

That's not a raccoon, she's a tanuki! Which, to be fair, look a lot like raccoons. They are also often attributed magical powers and are often mischievous!

[@Iron-Buddha]

Pom Poko

[@aturchomicz821]

@@Iron-Buddha The best Eco Terrorist movie of the 90s ngl

[@nathanlonghair]

If we’re going into what is attributed to them, we can’t forget to mention “enormous balls”. Like bigger than the rest of themselves. Go ahead and Google it. You’re welcome.

[@hitotsudaketsukinoko]

The English translation of the Japanese word 狸 (たぬき tanuki) is "raccoon" 😑

[@Trassel242]

I’ve been so excited over this game ever since I saw that Stray was not the “cute cat simulator” game I’d been hoping for. I just wish it had a bit more, well, stuff to justify that price tag, 2 hours is a bit too short for me.

[@RatchetSly]

It's a an hour or two longer if you do all the side activities, iirc. Still short, but it certainly looks like a game I'd do all the side stuff in, sorta like Lil Gator Game.

[@Vejitasei]

The game has several objectives. The main objective is to eat 3 fish and then climb back home. You can do that very quickly if you choose. That's the only real plot objective. However, there are a ton of side objectives and no fail state. I spend about 6hrs+ in the game because I enjoyed just wondering around, finding the new animals, doing to side missions (except the hats, did care about them). If you have game pass you 100% should play the game. If not then waiting for a sale makes sense, but should play it. Great chill and relax game. I like these no fail state games from time to time just to relax and game.

[@caladonius5132]

I have spent more on a bad pizza than what they are asking. I would have no problem spending what they are asking. At least I can replay the game, not much so for the pizza.😁

[@Barrillel]

@JDLaney-zk4wb started out as a tech demo of a cat wandering around a Kowloon Walled City with parkour that had a lot of people clamoring for a full game. There's even videos of the tech demo from years ago.

[@readyforlol]

@@JDLaney-zk4wb I think they succeeded pretty well, but to each their own I guess.

[@VeritabIlIti]

When the worst thing you can say about a game is "I wish there was more of it," that's a pretty good game right there. I'm having a blast with this cozy little gem!

[@redgeoblaze3752]

I thought the same thing until he said the game was $25. That's a bit of a steep price for what the game offers.

[@ivanwilliams7413]

Dunno, I LOVED Donut County, goose Game and Rain On Your Parade BECAUSE they were brief escapes. Hell, it made the humor and actions of those games stick with me because they were so constrained. And the latter is chockablock with gags. Can't wait to start playing this on GP. Edit: After playing it for an hour or two, I do agree with you on the glitches. Not ruinous by any means, just frustrating at certain points. Although it has helped me get to areas in weird ways.

[@mayjou6605]

Honestly, I think there's more than "minor" jank with this game, especially with the wall jump (which so for doesn't seem to be a move you need, but yikes it feels bad). But I've been playing it with my 4-year-old and having a great time. It's a great lazy Saturday afternoon game (we're playing it today, once the house is clean).

[@AndrewDasilvaPLT]

Agreed, I bought the pre-order plushies for my nieces and was let down by the continual jank. Could have spent two more months in review/finalizing. Esp for an indie studio.

[@andrewhickinbottom1051]

Nice review Will! I enjoyed the demo for this. Been on the fence about getting it right now, but this may have just tipped me into doing so!

[@DriveupLife22]

Little kitty big city buy it for tree fiddy

[@ishotmyboss]

GORRAM LOCH NESS MONSTER

[@Toxicity1987]

I found that the motion of the cat is not as smooth at it was in Stray, climbing feels clunky and not cat like at all.

[@alyxgraff9121]

Okay this is an amazing mashup of Stray & Untitled Goose Game. If i had disposable income right now I'd definetly get the Switch version.

[@rundown132]

Gamepass

[@alyxgraff9121]

@@rundown132 I'm not supporting Phil Spencer after he killed Hi-Fi Rush! 2 just because his Shareholders went into panic mode after they rushed out the Redfail live service & lost money on it.

[@ca6koto0]

Wishing there was more game in your game is probably the best problem you can have. Happy to hear that the game is good.

[@ForsakenFenix]

The Raccoon like character is a Tanuki, just Like Tom Nook. from Animal Crossing.

[@Zeb364]

I’m glad to see someone covering this game. I’ve had a delightful time with it since launch day on Game Pass. Perhaps that’s why the length didn’t bother me.

[@johnnydarling8021]

We NEED more cat games. How is it not already its own genre?!

[@YourCRTube]

Playing as an non-antropomorhic animal I think could be a genre.

[@janky477]

Gori Cuddly Carnage and Cat Quest III are coming out soon.

[@adamdavis1737]

This game is a ton of fun. Supercharming, funny, relaxing. I think there's some clear inspiration from untitled goose game and I get vibes from that more than I get vibes from stray. This one is much more lighthearted. Obviously the two cat games are going to draw comparison I think the controls are a little more fluid in stray however there's also less manual input in that game. Both are essential for cat lovers is the one that I would say is also good for kids. Stray is a little bit bleak I hope more games like this come out, not necessarily cat games, but it's always fun when a developer is able to do something unique where you play as an animal. It can be something totally wacky like goat simulator, or it can be fun mischievous things like this or goose game, something artistic like stray, or something immediately action-packed like maneater

[@Gnomable]

The animations look so clean. Looks really cute!

[@VanVelding]

Not to be a jackal, but it's "wreak havoc," not "wreck havoc." Great vid for a fun game.

[@Rysterc99]

This biggest glitch that happened to me was i went to pick up the dog bone in the park and it spazed and flew under the map causing me to restart my save file

[@henrywarmoth1792]

That racoon is DEFINITELY a shoutout to Donut County. 😆

[@tillzillz]

was playing on Xbox and encountered two separate glitches on two separate save files, both prevented me from progressing through the game. I'll get back to it once it's patched.

[@cerebralhawks4544]

$25 but it's on GamePass so you could pay $1 for your first month (if on Windows, maybe elsewhere?) and play it (and also get some time in Starfield, for that matter). Or if you've already used GamePass in the past, you could pay $15 or whatever for a month of Ultimate, and still be in under the $25. And then you could play the game on unsupported hardware, like a Mac. This isn't really a game that needs to be kept in the library. I'd like to see them add content to it in the future, but it really feels done when it's over.

[@Balc0ra]

Played it on GP, but still bought it to support the studio. It's not often we get a game everyone in the house loved. Took me about 3.5 hours to beat it. But the kids just love to mess around, so they will take 10x longer. So well worth it.

[@robertb6276]

Tanuki isn't exactly a raccoon. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_raccoon_dog North American Racoons are in the Procyonidae family while the Japanese Raccoon Dog is in the Canidae family.

[@hitotsudaketsukinoko]

The English translation of the Japanese word 狸 (たぬき tanuki) is "raccoon" 😑

[@DPedroBoh]

There's a softlock bug right at the beggining of the game. If the construction worker gets you with a bone in your mouth there's a chance the bone will clip through the floor, locking you from 100% the game. But you can still beat it, as far as i know.

[@jerrolkay4628]

I found 4 bones total on the map so you should be able to 100% it still.

[@DPedroBoh]

@@jerrolkay4628 oh thats good to know.

[@D_ytAcct]

Oh i rememebr the demo of this, glad to be reminded it's live now as i was so looking forward for it

[@trikitiger]

Amazing game, but that was also my biggest gripe; just way too dang short. I even 100%ed it in about 8 hours

[@trikitiger]

@@mbrochh82 I still wish there was more. I felt like my time with the game came and went before I started messing around with it

[@JayPlazma]

3 hours? Honestly I’m ok with that

[@michaelhoffmann2891]

Leaving aside the Racoon/Tanuki gaffe - which is even addressed in game - a review I can totally get behind and can add only: I wish Stray had also been more like this. And yes, it's far too short, leading many to gripe about the price. Then again, I thought, how much are movie tickets nowadays *before* you throw in the snacks? per minute, LKBC still wins out, at least with our cinemas.

[@Tazer_Silverscar]

2:09 - She's not oblivious, she ISN'T a raccoon. She's a Tanuki, which is more closely related to dogs than raccoons. Tanuki are typically revered and respected, while a raccoon is considered a pest.

[@mattshark7665]

Racoon dog is the English common name.

[@Tazer_Silverscar]

@@mattshark7665 I'm aware of that. That does not make her a raccoon. That's like saying a Death's Head Hawk Moth is a hawk, despite obviously being a moth.

[@mattshark7665]

@@Tazer_Silverscar unless it is specifically referenced as Japanese, it would be a racoon dog. And yes racoons and racoon dogs are indeed entirely different species.

[@Tazer_Silverscar]

@@mattshark7665 Yes, but my point is that in this video, the claim is that the character is a mistaken Raccoon, not a Raccoon Dog. Raccoon Dogs and Tanuki are the same type of animal. And notably, if you look at the game itself, you can see that it is intentionally based on a Japanese suburb, so calling it a Tanuki should be acceptable. I'm done arguing.

[@mattshark7665]

@@Tazer_Silverscar I just gave you the English name. You’re the one arguing 👍. Take care.

[@willhibbard6903]

That super short part actually sounds really enticing. I’ve been looking for light snacky games

[@LaBambaMan]

You get to be an adorable little void who gets followed by ducklings? 12/10, GOTY and I will hear no arguments to the contrary.

[@tverdyznaqs]

YESYESYES There is room in my heart to fit TWO kitty adventure games! And in case a third one comes along I'll make room for it too :3

[@Decroux3000]

Thank you Zuko, very cool review

[@ReclaimedDasein]

A really great review. Keep up the good work.

[@Pecisk]

Thanks Will for reviewing it :) Maybe devs will make sequel bigger and better 😊

[@matthuck378]

It'd be great to get a high budget immersive sim cat (or any small, cute animal, really) game. Something with a ton to do, top notch animation, some wonderful mechanics, and physics engine, etc.

[@TiihoPlays]

This one felt closer to Untitled Goose Game more than it did Stray and I'm more than okay with that. Fun relaxing little game that my kids enjoyed watching me play and also wanted to get their hands on!

[@GmodPlusWoW]

The thought of eating fish to grow your stamina bar is making me think of Shadow of the Colossus. And the cat itself is making me think of Nick Nocturne. Also, I'm having a WEIRD time tonight. First I compare the chaos of Taiwanese parliament to that one Street Fighter II book that's basically Street Fighter Where's Wally?, then I see an image of a drunk guy looking like E Honda while Mister Clean approaches like an anime villain, and now I see a Street Fightery brawl on one of the arcade machines in the video. I don't know why my night has suddenly ambushed me with Street Fighter serendipity, but I'll try to vibe with it rather than escape into the waves again. (by vibe with it, I mean mix Kraken Roast Coffee with Bailey's)

[@Jmcgee1125]

I prefer wanting more over having too much, but it does suck when it really could benefit from more.

[@jonathangibson9482]

Gosh dang this is a fabulous review. Has me wanting to check out the game.

[@hitotsudaketsukinoko]

I took my sweet-arse time completing this game, and got home on 100%, although I did need to look up what some of the cat-chievements were. Completed it over a few nights 😊

[@Kumimono]

So, Little Kitty in Little City.

[@CymruCreator]

He's not a raccoon, he's a tanuki, which is closely related to foxes. it's called raccon-dog because they resemble raccoons to some degree.

[@augustvalek]

Cat and hats? Sold

[@Odey555]

Oh so its Stray meets Goose Game, neat. Honestly though, for that price tag its way too short, $24 USD for a sub-2hr experience?

[@Colorcrayons]

Nothing on Playstation?!? What a huge bummer. :(

[@alexandertaranenko2488]

Great as a gamepass game, the game is short, even a full completionist run topped off at 7 hours. I did encounter a bug that some people also seem to have that did not register one of the nests as destroyed, locking out the last achievement.

[@tomnope540]

I absolutely adore this game, and I both agree and disagree about the wish that there was more. There's something like 30 quests plus even more than that in achievements if you are a completionist, some of which were a blast to find just goofing around. I have close to 100% completion at 10 hours in but with the price tag being 24.99 (or part of gamepass like it is for me) that's not too bad. Especially for a game I genuinely love playing. But wouldn't be unhappy if they added more.

[@RobertMcGovernTarasis]

Sounds fab (love live music sound over end titles … although I got used to people speaking over them) … just too expensive for me. I will play it, but I can’t justify it right now.

[@acetrigger1337]

Finally, a game that is all about being a normal cat... and not just a Plot Device in a Sci-Fi Setting.

[@iiropeltonen]

Best series on SW. Change My Mind.

[@DJWoozie]

this what i wanted from stray

[@blissfuldj7627]

I will wait for sale, but its definitely on my grab list

[@unvergebeneid]

Okay but does it have a meow button?

[@wmcduff]

Yes!

[@Penicks]

yes.

[@Toxicity1987]

It has, its the Y button.

[@PlebNC]

And a zoomies (sprint) button.

[@sandnewts]

Just as much as I do.

[@within_the_sky2356]

I thought I recognized the player cat, a while back the devs released it rigged for Blender and Maya

[@thestrangah9690]

ive been waiting for this game! it looked so peaceful and fun

[@arubinojr5670]

Clearly takes place in the same city as the early parts of Katamari Damacy but instead of destroying everything as a big sticky ball you destroy everything as a cute cat. Hopefully one of the hats is a crown. Thumbs up.

[@janky477]

This is definitely a game Im waiting for a drep sale on. I love it and would buy it immediately, but the fact that its costs even MORE than Pepper Grinder and is even shorter is not a good look.

[@tomisabum]

Ooof. Yeah, that short content/completion time might make me wait for this to drop on a heavy discount at that price point.

[@deejaytee]

$24.99 for two hours? I loved the heck out of the demo but... the demo is free and half the game.

[@sovietbear1917]

I enjoyed the realistic cat cat behaviors. I wonder if they mo-capped a cat for this.

[@shadowsbane171091]

You guys really need a more recognizabile branding for ByteSized, I keep missing them, it’s too similar to your other shows, 3MR was very recognisable because of clear icon.

[@jakass]

Art style reminds me of a more detailed Untitled Goose Game, which id call a pro

[@simplesimon4561]

Was there an edited by credit and I just missed it?

[@cl114c0777498d]

More short games please. Nothing gets my interest more than seeing people complain about a game being too short.

[@matthuck378]

This is a definite buy on sale for me.

[@EricWeichhart]

1:57 HONK

[@Soul-Burn]

HONK

[@CJBooks4]

"Call me a child if you like..." I'm not gonna call you a child Will, because I'm an adult child myself who has autism and undiagnosed ADHD so me calling you a child would be like the pot calling the kettle black😅

[@Jakco808]

I love the animations

[@ThePongles]

Congrats, I bought it.

[@Vincent-2057]

I know watching too the end is good... But when the patron lost is this LONG!!! Which is awesome... You might need to start filling this space with something! Other guys do on the channel, talk and just generally say thanks.

[@sethzard]

It's cute as hell, my husband had an awful time glitch wise on xbox though.

[@TheCreepypro]

seems very fun!

[@DQSpider]

"Too short" isn't really a criticism here. It's nice to have games you can just play and not dedicate your life to

[@fishpop]

£25 for such a short game? I'll wait on a Steam sale. EDIT: Okay it's £18.89 atm but that's still a bit much.

[@superfurryfox1]

Do like giving cute kitty's some well deserved spunk

[@CJBooks4]

Huh, and here I thought that it was just a low effort meme game: egg's on my face

[@allenqueen]

I need Untitled Goose, Big City😢

[@Captain.Mystic]

"same premise as stray, does it how it should have been done, and better. but wont win awards because it used PBR in a stylized way and didnt hit a required hour count."

[@JULR0W]

ah yes, Big Kitty little City!

[@JULR0W]

thanks Will for the review

[@woodhawk109]

Good cat, M.A.A.D. City

[@jimbrenneman2040]

It looks cute, but 24.99 seems a bit steep

[@jurassickoonce6951]

"For me, thats too short." Did my ex write this review?

[@0ptera]

Press X to purr?

[@mediaconsumer9114]

I want to play this game so much but I only play games I can buy physically. Here's hoping they release it ideally at retail but if not, a limited release.

[@daniellandon6811]

Yahtz better play this 😂

[@caladonius5132]

Boy, the comments here are a bit catty. 😁 Ok, I'll see myself out.

[@ZottyLuck]

I hate cats but this is was extraordinary. I loved lil gator game and this was like it

[@Vladutz.19]

It's a really nice game, but asking 25 Euros for a 3 hour game....? At most it should cost 5-8 Euros. Get it on a sale.

[@WandererEris]

Hold up. $24.99 and only 2 hours for a non-completion run? It really does take after Untitled Goose Game, doesn't it? Even if it's good, better to wait for a STEEP sale for how little there is to it.

[@Vesperitis]

KITTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@arkturhellsing1484]

Little kitty little city?

[@Preda.Y]

excuse me I have a new game to purchase

[@mattshark7665]

Was interested till no PlayStation. Oh well.

[@redgeoblaze3752]

You had me until you said 25 dollars. That's a bit steep for two good hours of gameplay.

[@saemi74-fp9pk]

Brilliant game

[@agile828mn]

Man those are some god awful climbing animations. Id be embarassed to sell this in 2024.