Catz 4

by Ubisoft

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000028F31
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: September 28, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,131 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #14 in Software > Children's Software > Virtual Pets
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Haven't all cat owners wished for a more cooperative pet? Now you can adopt a "Catz" and have the affectionate, responsive playmate you've always wanted--living in your computer! This remarkable virtual pet will be your companion for life, with proper care and feeding. There are 10 different breeds to choose from, all with their own personalities. Adopt as many as you like, but if you don't pay attention to one, it might run away!

This version of the popular "Petz" series has voice-recognition technology, so you can train your new friend to come when called, sit, fetch, or other goofy tricks (microphone not included). There are outfits for your pet and a variety of "play scenes." Where else can you put sunglasses on kitty and take her treasure hunting in the South Seas? With your own digital camera, you can take pictures and use them as additional play backgrounds. Additional options include breeding your Catz, shopping for Toyz, and creating printable picture books. For those who aren't cat fanciers, look for the Bunnyz hiding in the adoption center--he may be just the pet you were looking for. --Jill Lightner

Amazon.com Product Description

The world-famous virtual Petz palz are back on your computer and now they're ready to travel the world. Train and play with your Petz in great new scenes. Explore these exciting new lands with your Catz: Gypsy Carnival--travel through time and space to Eastern Europe where you train your Catz to perform tricks under the Big Top in the Gypsy Circus; Wild West--watch out for tumbleweeds as your Catz amble down the dusty street in the Wild West; Arabian Desert--the intrigue of Arabian Nights calls for you and your Catz as you uncover the mysteries of the desert Oasis; and Winter Wonderland--play in the outdoor Winter Wonderland where sledding is a must and hot soup is a welcome treat.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool game, but not as good as Catz 3, November 27, 1999

By 

Tilly - See all my reviews

This review is from: Catz 4 (CD-ROM)

Catz (and Petz) is one of the best programs ever made, but I was a bit dissappionted by this version. Not much has changed from Catz 3, and some of the best clothes from version 3 aren't available. The new 'bunnyz' aren't able to have babies. When I imported my tabby, Spooky, into the game, he changed from a cheerful Catz that came when he was called and would do tricks (very uncommon for a Catz) to a sulky, mean one. This happend with two of my others as well. I ended up uninstalling it and re-installing Catz 3. Don't get me wrong; it's still a very well done game. However, you already have Catz 3, I recommend sticking with it, at least until the price goes down. Catz from version 4 work in 3 (I'm not sure about toyz and clothes), so you won't be left out. If you don't have Catz yet, consider either 3 or this version-they both are great!
~~Meows, ComputerCat, who is sticking by Petz 3

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Catz Meow !, November 2, 2000

By 

Nick - See all my reviews

This review is from: Catz 4 (CD-ROM)

Always wanted a cat but hate to do all the dirty work ? Here's the solution: Catz 4 !

Catz 4 is an exciting program that is sure to appeal to people of all ages- whether they like virtual pets or not. The adorable (and retarded looking beacuse of their big eyes) Catz act just like real cats, they fight, they eat, you can train them, they fall in love and even breed ! But unlike real cats, they do not need a bath or go to the toilet. These sweethearts will happily roam around the different playscenes or your desktop while you work .

In Catz 4 you will get 10 different breeds of Catz and a Bunnyz to adopt. You will also get 4 new playscenes, other the the "House" playscene, a circus, an island, the alps and Arabia. If that's not enough, there even an editor program to make your own playscenes from photos you take !

With hundreds of new toys for your Catz and Bunnyz to play you or you Petz will never get bored! There's even a Publisher tool and a Web Pack to help you build a webpage of these Petz.

The most exciting feature of this program is that you can actually talk to your Catz! They will listen to you and even regconise their own name !

Buy both Catz 4 and Dogz 4 and watch your Petz live and play together !

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Catz 4, December 22, 1999

By 

Catzlover - See all my reviews

This review is from: Catz 4 (CD-ROM)

This is very cool! So much better than the old Catz 3! You now have voice recignition so you can speak to your Catz! You also can travel to places around the world - Arabia, Gypsy Circus, Canadian Snow Scene, South Seas Island, and Wild West! Plus, you can create your own playscenes with the playscene editor! Freezes sometimes when starting, but easy to fix! It has also tonz of new toyz and clothez! You have another problem to deal with, too - your petz can get sick!

Overall, I give this program two pawz up!