2 weeks Ago By Si Jia
share 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 To know a cat is purr joy, but for those with no feline companions at home, pet cafés are a safe bet – and not the only one. Neko Atsume , the idle mobile title by Japanese developer Hit-Point, took the world by cat-astrophic storm when it launched in 2015, offering a healthy dose of serotonin as players grow their cat collection and watch them interact with objects, or simply as they are, virtually. Almost a decade later, Neko Atsume 2 returns with more cosy enjoyment.
The furry friends are as adorable as ever, and like before, has a unique name, personality, and appearance each. Gameplay mechanics also remain largely unchanged, focusing on purchasing food, toys, and furniture to attract different cats, which will leave either Silver or Gold Fish to be used for buying new types of food, goodies, remodels, as well as extensions to the yard. This time, there are two yard options to pick out: the original yard and a fresh design, with customisation available for both.
Pay enough attention, and you might just spot a cute visiting dog on the premises, letting out a bark when tapped on. The best part? It can appear even when no food is put out. Aww.
Advertisement ▼ Other notable additions include new goodies (Box Tissue, Eco Bag, and Golden Fish Statue), wallpapers, and rare cats (Red Purrhood, Survy, and Informeow), alongside the Go Out feature – which allows players to visit each other’s yard through links – and a new Ranking feature in the Catbook that displays the highest frequencies of cat visits and the most-used goodies. There’s also an element of durability now, causing certain goodies to break after cats play with them. Some can be repaired for free, with the alternative being to discard them.
Neko Atsume 2 is now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store . While free-to-play, the sequel offers payment options for additional in-game currency. More updates and features are expected to roll out in due time, reminding players that it’s a cat’s world, and we’re all better for it.
Si Jia Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
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