Very cute, and I like the concept! I wasn’t sure how to talk to the other cats, some had arrows above them, but I couldn’t find a way to interact. The 60-second runs also felt quite short; for example, using the Query app seemed to drain my battery almost immediately. I found an outlet on my third attempt, mostly by walking blindly around the library because I didn’t understand well what the apps were useful for. As you mentioned, starting without apps could be a good approach: teach the core mechanic first, then unlock them gradually so players understand their benefits and costs. There’s a cute idea here!
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Thank you so much for the detailed feedback!
You’re right that the cats look like they should be interactable, but there isn’t currently a way to talk to them. Honestly, being able to talk to them would be really fun. The arrows are only meant to show that they’re moving NPCs, while the different colors indicate their current states.
The short runs, unclear app benefits and costs, and lack of onboarding are all points several people have brought up. They’re definitely things I want to address in a future version: teach the core mechanic first, then introduce the apps gradually.
Thanks again for playing and for taking the time to write such thoughtful feedback. It’s really helpful!