[Rewrite] PlayStation 5 Review: Cat from Hell – A Look at Cat Simulator

Cat From Hell – Cat Simulator by Upscale Studios sounds like one of those wacky games you’d stumble upon that’s all about causing mayhem while a jazzy Christmas tune hums in the background. Like, the perfect game for some harmless holiday chaos, right? Spoiler alert: it ain’t.

So, picture this: you’re a cat, right? Not just any cat—the cat. The cat that’s gonna wreak havoc on Grandma’s crib. We’re talking smashing vases, tearing curtains while you’ve got one eye closed because why not, and flicking heirlooms like they’re yesterday’s news. Break a fish tank, toss flowers. It’s the ultimate cat life. Or at least it should be.

Imagine it’s Christmas night. And boom, Santa drops you—not the loving present Grandma was hoping for, but a little furry typhoon. You find yourself pitted against another resident cat. This visitor’s idea of a good time? Shattering pots and letting you—innocent you!—take the blame. Your mission? Flip the script and pin the antics on the new guy, because payback, folks, is a feline thing.

But Grandma’s always watchful. Her eyes see all, or so the retired neighborhood gossip says. You stir the chaos, and hope ol’ Grandma blames the other fuzzy villain. Get caught, though, and it’s “Game Over” with a capital G and O.

Now, this is where you’d think the fun gets rolling. Timing your naughtiness for when Mr. Fluffy is around. Except, plot twist: it doesn’t work half the time. Blame lands on you, or on no one, for reasons only the game itself understands. I kid you not, one time I “won” because the other cat got stuck on a couch forever—Grandma thought he was the perp! Lucky break, but come on.

And oh, Grandma and this rival cat? Let’s just say their sense of direction is… questionable. Moving around like they’ve never seen furniture before. Stuck spot? Stuck character. Forget your mission until she simmers down. Fun times, eh?

Oh, the visuals? Um, not exactly a masterpiece—think early PS2 graphics. Everything from the paw animations to the whole look screams budget. Grandma’s voice sounds like it’s been run through a tin can a few times too many.

And here’s a head-scratcher: no Platinum trophy. Nada. Though breaking stuff and framing crimes—when it works—nets you a few digital accolades. There’s a Sandbox Mode, which sounds fancy but just means the other cat’s removed. It’s just you, Grandma, and, well, a home full of breakables. Need a shortcut? There’s a Trophy Guide somewhere for the lost souls.

I came into Cat From Hell expecting a jolly mess in a Christmas setting. I left feeling like the string holding it together was going to snap. The AI’s as helpful as a cat in a yarn shop, and your main task—framing that other cat—fails more often than not. For five bucks on the PS5, I’d say save it for a real cat toy instead.

So yeah, there you have it. Grandma, chaos, and some peculiar game design choices. Who knew being a cat could feel like a chore, huh?