Catz

by Game Boy Color

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00001ZUO6
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 0.9 x 4.9 inches ; 8 ounces
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Release Date: December 21, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,338 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

GameSpot Review

Don't be fooled into thinking that Catz (or its sister title, Dogz) is actually a game. They're not. They're more along the lines of experiments into artificial life that ended up getting published under the guise of entertainment. That, or they're interactive screen savers. In Catz, you control a disembodied hand and survey the cat of your choice as it scratches, eats, drinks, chases yarn, sleeps, and meows in a playpen. You can choose from lively calico cats, demure Siamese cats, and voracious Persian cats. With the interactive hand, you can pet your cat, brush it, feed it food and treats, spray it with a water bottle and do almost everything you can do to a real cat. The cats all have corresponding bars ranging from happiness and age to affection and grooming. If a particular area of a cat's upkeep is neglected, the cat will run away. The goal of the "game" is to raise a healthy, vibrant cat so it can be retired to the Catz hall of fame. You'd think the bars would be continually changing, making caring for your kitty a challenge. Unfortunately this is not the case, as the cats seem more than happy with the occasional brush, pat on the head, and ball of yarn. Yawn. The only other feature this title has (and it's a small one) is one that lets you swap cats and special toys via an infrared link with other carts, letting you see how other Game Boy fans (mis)treat their cyber friends. This e-trading is clearly aimed at younger children in an attempt to spawn Pokemon-type addiction, but Catz just doesn't have the charm (or even a hint of gameplay) that makes its model so appealing. There could be a case made that this game should have been called Sim Feline, but there's virtually no required interaction with your virtual pet. Kids with allergies or other prohibitive reasons might love this title, but anyone who calls himself a gamer will probably view this title as little more than a drain on battery power. To paraphrase Springfield anchor Kent Brockman: "I won't shed a tear if this little kitty is put to sleep."--Doug Trueman--Copyright © 1998 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited.

Product Description

This is the game Catz for the Original Game Boy Color. This game is used and comes as the cartridge only. All of our Game Boy Color games are cleaned tested and guaranteed to work. Here at NintendosForSale.com we stand by our products and offer a 60 days guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Catz rulez!, April 17, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Catz (Game Cartridge)

This game is fun! I am a cat lover. The Game Boy version is kind of hard at first, but once you know what to do, it's easier. I have the computer version, and it's a little bit faster than the Game Boy version, but they're both very fun. I think that other 11-year-olds like me will like it!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun for a while..., July 7, 2001

By 

Rimwalker - See all my reviews

This review is from: Catz (Game Cartridge)

Catz for GBC is a cute game for all ages. It is a lot of fun for a little while, but if you like action, it's not for you. You will get tired of it easily. Even I did, and I'm a die-hard fan of the computer versions. From the start, you adopt one of three cats from the pet shop- Siamese, Calico (which isn't actually a breed, but oh well), or Persian- and take care of it until it is old enough to be retired. For each cat you retire, another will be available to adopt in the pet shop, so you'll never run out. Each game comes with a variety of toys and objects to care for your cat, and one special toy is included in each game. To collect all of the breeds and toys, you have to trade with other gamers. If you liked the first version of Catz for the computer, you will probably like it.

Shortcomings- There are only 3 breeds of cats in the game, which is disappointing. The graphics are cute, but nothing special, and there are very few sounds in the game. Gets boring really fast- It's a lot like Tamagotchis or Giga Pets- if your cats' levels are high, you really have nothing to do for a while. Also, your catz cannot interact with each other, which means, sadly, no breeding.

For another game like this, try Dogz for GBC. Get this game if you can find it ..., but don't bother spending ... for it. My overall recommendation would be to buy Catz 3 or 4 for the computer, where you can feed, groom, play, and even breed the catz. The computer games carry another perk, an online Petz Community (which, sadly, is declining) where breeds, toys, and clothes can be downloaded.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A really cute game, January 15, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Catz (Game Cartridge)

This game is so fun! since you get more catz from sucessfully raising your catz, it never gets boring! Also, each breed needs different kinds of care to make it hppy and healthy. It is so fun!