In Purr-Suit – When 88 Feline Friends Keep Escaping!

“My cat brought me a toy. I thanked her and threw it. She sat there, gave me a look that made me realise people and dogs are the crazy ones.” – Dan Harmon

Overview

In Purr-Suit is a short but delightful hidden object game full of cats. It boasts all you might expect from this genre of game, plus a few unique additions that make it stand out in an ocean of similar titles.

Narrative

In Purr-Suit features a simple but fun narrative that follows the protagonist Catherine, as she is infected by a virus caught from her cats. It soon becomes clear that she is developing cat-like traits, and on contacting the doctor, she is advised to go in for treatment and to get all her cats vaccinated. The narrative is delivered through Catherine’s narration, and her dialogue includes some amusing cat puns that add a touch of comedy to the game.

Gameplay

There are 6 levels to In Purr-Suit, each with 88 cats to find. These are set in the home, at the doctor’s, the gym, the subway, the supermarket, and the park. Most are hidden in plain sight and simply need to be clicked on. However, a small number of felines will be hidden, and once the player finds their hiding spot, an item will be revealed; the correct trinket then needs to be found in order to coax the cat out. This adds an original mechanic that elevates the gameplay. Trinkets cannot be found until they have been indicated as needed and are stored in an inventory once collected until they are used.

Hints are available throughout the levels. One is on a short timer and will reveal the location of an individual cat, the other will show the player the receptacles that contain the fussier cats!

Styling

In Purr-Suit uses a charming hand-drawn, 2D, cartoon art style with linework that has a pencil or crayon-like look to it. Colours are minimal and are only applied to discovered cats and Catherine for the most part. The colour palette is slightly muted and gives a calming quality to the overall aesthetic.

The music ranges from relaxing to jazzy to pretty upbeat and bass-heavy. The majority keeps a moderate tempo, but each track is designed to fit the atmosphere and theme of the level it accompanies. Cute cat sound effects also play when the animals are found.

Summary

In Purr-Suit is a fun little hidden cat game that can be completed in under an hour. It provides the expected casual cat-finding gameplay whilst adding some unique touches like an extra mechanic and a simple storyline to set it apart from other similar titles. The art and music are both charming and fit the game well, creating a pleasing aesthetic and ambience. I enjoyed this game of feline hide-and-seek, and it is available for a very reasonable price for the amount of playtime. I’d happily recommend this to fans of the genre.

Playthrough

You can watch a full playthrough of In Purr-Suit on our YouTube channel:

Giveaway

Courtesy of the developer, Munchkins, we have two Steam keys for In Purr-Suit to give away!

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Looking for more hidden cat games? You may also enjoy these reviews:
A Tower Full of Cats – A Feline-Filled Journey through Time! – Hidden Cats in London – Concealed City Cats Await! – Cats in Time – Travel the World in Search of Lost Cats!

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