Cute Concept, But Claws Dug Too Shallow

Purrgatory starts with an undeniably charming premise — a feline-themed rogue-lite with a quirky personality and colorful art style. The idea of combining cat antics with procedural dungeon crawling sounds fun and fresh. Unfortunately, beneath that appealing surface lies a gameplay experience that quickly becomes repetitive and shallow.

The biggest issue is the lack of depth in both combat and progression. Encounters often feel samey, with limited enemy variety and predictable attack patterns. The combat mechanics don’t evolve enough over time, which leaves little incentive to keep experimenting or mastering the game’s systems. Instead of feeling like a tense adventure, it becomes a repetitive grind where each run blurs into the last.

The controls also feel sluggish and imprecise for a game that demands quick reflexes. It’s frustrating to die from moments where your input doesn’t register or the character’s movement feels off. That disconnect saps any potential enjoyment from tense fights.

On the narrative side, Purrgatory tries to inject humor and personality through quirky dialogues and cat-themed puns, but it quickly wears thin. The story feels like an afterthought, with minimal emotional stakes or motivation beyond basic progression.

Visually, the game is colorful but lacks polish. Animations are choppy, and environments feel sparse and uninspired. The soundtrack is repetitive and doesn’t add much to the overall atmosphere.

Ultimately, Purrgatory has a cute concept and a bright aesthetic, but it fails to back those up with engaging gameplay or meaningful progression. Fans of rogue-lites might find some moments of fun, but for me, it quickly became a frustrating and forgettable experience.

A cute visual novel, with cool characters and many puns

This game is extremely cute! All of the characters are very lovable, and it gives off a really cozy vibe,