[PlayStation 5] Review: Crazy Cats vs. Crazy Cyborgs

Alright, so here’s the scoop on “Crazy Cats vs. Crazy Cyborgs,” a title from the Xeneder Team. I mean, who even comes up with these names? Anyway, it’s this wild arcade shoot ’em up where you’re playing as Princess Anna, supposedly the hero for cat people. I know, right? You’re thrown into a battle against these cyborgs, and honestly, it’s kinda nuts.

First off, the gameplay — it’s so bare-bones, it kinda reminded me of those old-school games. I’ve checked out a couple of games from these guys before, like “Lasso Catch” and “Happi Basudei.” Weird names, but whatever. So, moving Princess Anna around is super straightforward. You just mess with the left stick, and she’s off, attacking enemies automatically. But here’s the kicker: at first, her firing’s slower than a sloth in a snowstorm. Plus, she wastes shots when you’re just trying not to faceplant into enemy fire. Frustrating as heck.

But hold up — the upgrade system is a lifesaver. You collect coins which, thank goodness, don’t disappear when you die. You can pump them into stuff like upping fire rate or summoning some strange little creature helpers. Dying just means you restart a level, which is cool ’cause you get to experiment a bit without screaming at the screen.

By the halfway mark, you kinda feel like a powerhouse, deciding if you want to blast away or watch creatures do the work. You beat all 11 levels? Surprise! It’s not over. The game throws you back to level one with more gusto. It’s a short run, like 20 minutes max, but it feels… fulfilling?

Oh, let’s talk visuals. Bright, colorful, like they raided the 16-bit era. Those scrolling backgrounds? Yeah, they caught my eye. Felt like the world had some real depth to it. The music? Meh, it’s there but nothing ear-catching. Just the usual backdrop music that fills in the space.

Now, for the trophy hunters out there: easy Platinum. Like, blink and you’ll have all 11 gold trophies. Plus, with Cross-Buy, if you grab it on PS4 or PS5, it’s like you bought both versions for just $2.99, and you can snag those shiny trophies twice.

To wrap it up — simple game, fun upgrades, killer visuals. Okay, maybe the initial shooting mechanics suck a bit, but they redeem themselves. If you’re trophy hunting, dive in. Casual players, though? Might find it a tad brief. Anyway, that’s my two cents. Enjoy or don’t.