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About Cats in Time
Professor Tim Edger’s time‑travel experiment goes awry when his beloved cats vanish across history. Players journey from ancient Egypt to 20th‑century New York and future Tokyo, exploring thirty handcrafted 3D locations set in seven distinct ages. The adventure blends tactile puzzles with a mission to rescue nearly three hundred hidden felines, all while a relaxing period‑specific soundtrack plays in the background.
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Story Premise
The narrative follows Professor Tim Edger, an inventor and cat enthusiast, who discovers his cats have been scattered through time after a lab accident. The player is invited to help locate each missing cat across diverse eras.
Each era presents a unique historical backdrop, from ancient Egypt’s pyramids to the neon streets of future Tokyo, providing context for the cats’ mysterious disappearances.
- Observe environmental clues that hint at a cat’s possible hiding spot.
- Compare the visual style of each age to real‑world historical references for immersion.
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Level Design
The game features beautifully crafted 3D levels, totaling thirty distinctive locations across seven ages. Each location is designed with period‑appropriate architecture and scenery, creating a vivid sense of place.
The ultimate Steam version adds new levels, more detailed graphics, widescreen support, and extra content, expanding the exploratory experience.
- Take time to explore every corner; hidden cats often sit in obscure spots.
- Use the widescreen view to spot distant details that may indicate a puzzle solution.
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Puzzle Mechanics
Players encounter tactile puzzles and riddles that must be solved to free trapped cats. These challenges are integrated into the environment, requiring observation and interaction with period‑specific objects.
The ultimate version introduces new controls, though the core mechanic of solving environmental riddles remains unchanged.
- Experiment with different interaction methods offered by the new controls.
- Look for patterns in the environment that repeat across puzzles.
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Cat Collection
Nearly three hundred cats are hidden throughout the game’s locations. Finding each cat contributes to the overall completion goal and encourages thorough exploration.
Cats are placed in “the most unusual of places,” making their discovery a rewarding surprise in each area.
- Keep a mental note of areas where cats are likely to hide, such as shadows or high shelves.
- Revisit previously explored zones; a second look may reveal cats you missed the first time.
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Audio & Atmosphere
A relaxing soundtrack accompanies each era, featuring sounds appropriate to the period. This audio design reinforces the sense of traveling through time.
The game encourages players to “take your time,” allowing the music to enhance a calm, exploratory mood.
- Play with volume balanced to hear subtle environmental cues.
- Use the soundtrack as a cue for the era you are currently exploring.
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