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Cart #pet_the_cat_2-1 | 2024-08-24 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA
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Pet the cat

Pico8's most accurate cat petting simulator just got a huge update. Version 2.1 includes, but is not limited to, Purring, better performance and variation in personality types.
It now runs at a smooth 60 fps, which wasn't possible in earlier versions, due to performance issues.

Get settled with a kittie that is all yours to enjoy.

features:

  • A wide variety of cute kitties
  • Very acccurate cat behaviour modelled after real life cats
  • A disembodied hand for you to pet the kittie
  • Real cat feel
  • Nice looking background wallpaper
  • Ultra realistic cat sounds (now includes purring)
  • Lots of scritches
  • Allergen free
  • Even though it may want to, it cannot scratch or bite you (though it may hiss)
  • Unlike its real life counterpart, this kittie cannot escape you.
  • Did I mention the realistic cat behaviour?
  • Spicy kittie behaviour when annoyed
  • real purring
  • Hissing can be turned off in the menu

Some hints on getting to enjoy a nice purr:
Like real cats, petting against the grain is not recommended.

Changelog:

Version 2.1

  • rewritten the cat rendering code, so it can run smoothly at 60 fps.
  • added purring
  • added hissing (can be turned off in menu)
  • cats now come with slightly different personalities
  • I expect there to be some new bugs too
  • there are two special (and rare) personality types

Depending on feedback I might make hissing opt in rather than opt out in the future.

bugfixes

  • eye color and cat color can no longer match

Previous version

Cart #pet_the_cat_2-0 | 2023-06-17 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA
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Cart #pet_the_cat-0 | 2023-05-28 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA
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edit: tweaked the description to be a bit cleaner

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So cute! This is a fun idea for a game!



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The simulated digital meows and noodle-like petting physics are surprisingly entertaining. Nice job! 🙂
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as a cat owner, i can confirm this is very cat
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Very accurate indeed!
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Pet the cat
DON'T MIND IF I DO!
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That's really cool... and actually relaxing.
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I love this it's so cool. It really feels like im petting the cat



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Am I doing this right

No wait I think I got it
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@Verb obviously this is how you do it.

your comment was hilarious by the way.

I am also working on a version with a bit more fleshed out animations
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Hold on, I was not expecting to see my kitty on the featured page.
Is this even real or am I dreamnig?
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YAY
congrats!
it definitely deserves it!
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Fantastic, so real!
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This is epic! but really need purring :-)
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@KINGSGUARDGAMES I did consider adding purring at some point, but at the time I failed to create a pleasant sounding purr and kind of gave up on it.
I gave it another try yesterday after reading your comment and finally landed on a result I am happy with.
I will probably release the updated cart somewhere this week or next week.
All it needs now is some balance checks. I want people to have to put in some effort, but obviously not make it overly hard (at least not for most kitties, they aren't all the same after all).
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@Doriencey wow looking forward to the update 😊 best cat petting game ever! Getting a good purr going is a fun target for the stroker 😁
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@KINGSGUARDGAMES mission accomplished.
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@Doriencey Amazing work! its great!! very satisfying :-)
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pet the dog when?
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good game and finally the game is about cats not about dogs
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So cute! Being able to use the dev mouse would be a good addition in the next version if you ever make another, I think.
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if you pet its tail it will get mad at you :)
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And the game of the year award goes to...



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