Poöf vs. The Cursed Kitty (PC) Second Opinion Review

By David Lovato 23.09.2014

Review for Poöf vs. The Cursed Kitty on PC

Developer Arkedo and publisher Neko Entertainment brought Poöf vs. The Cursed Kitty to the world back in late 2013, a platformer and tower defence mash-up involving a dog, a cursed kitty, and lots of poop. Now Cubed3 revisits the game to see how well it has stood the test of time, almost a year later.

Poöf vs. The Cursed Kitty is a platformer at its core. A dog named Poöf is given a gift, a kitty that lays golden eggs. The gift is cursed, however, and Poöf becomes trapped in a dimension full of monsters coming to take his kitty away. Poöf has the ability to jump on enemies to defeat them as they approach in waves, and should they reach the kitty, it is game over. However, if Poöf meets the requirements of various challenges, he unlocks skills to aid his quest, such as towers that shock nearby enemies and poop that slows them down.

Screenshot for Poöf vs. The Cursed Kitty on PC

Easily the strongest aspect of Poöf vs. The Cursed Kitty is its art direction. Everything is charming and flows well. From Poöf, to the kitty, to the enemies - everything is adorable, even (perhaps especially) the poop.

The game could have used the same direction when it comes to gameplay, though. The controls are clunky, with the WASD keys controlling Poöf, something that might be difficult for right-handed players, while the mouse is used for the occasional special ability. After the first few dozen rounds, grinding toward the next available upgrade feels repetitive.

Screenshot for Poöf vs. The Cursed Kitty on PC

Cubed3 Rating

5/10

Average

Poöf vs. the Cursed Kitty is a solid endeavour that probably looked better on paper than it does in its execution. The tower defence elements are so light as to hardly exist, and the controls are too awkward to make it a memorable platformer. The game has an undeniable charm, but lacklustre upgrades and predictable challenges make Poöf vs. the Cursed Kitty feel like a single level played repeatedly, something that works better in tower defence than platformers, while Poöf vs. The Cursed Kitty leans more heavily toward the latter.