The Cat Lady

[b]Recommended for:[/b] If you're looking for a psychological horror adventure then The Cat Lady is one of the best games you can play. The story, the characters, and the general atmosphere of the game are simply amazing. It does have a bit of rough edges though. Graphically it doesn't look that great, although one could argue that the gritty art style suits the story. The voice acting is somewhat of a mixed bag (but for the protagonist and other main characters they are pretty good). Also the controls can feel a bit clunky. Yet these are just minor annoyances. The rest of the game is excellent and more than compensates for it. Highly recommended for anyone who likes this genre of games. [b]My experience:[/b] I almost didn't buy The Cat Lady because I thought this would just a another boring emotional indie game. Still, after reading many positive things about it I gave it a try, but I wasn't expecting much. But after only a couple of minutes the game had me completely captivated and after I finished it I was totally blown away. In the great sea of mediocre horror adventures I found one of the best games I've ever played. The main story of the game is what makes it so great. Many developers try to make a game based on heavy themes but just fail to implement them properly. The Cat Lady executes it perfectly in my opinion. A great mixture of heavy psychological themes and disturbing horror scenes. I would also like to mention that I think the OST has some great pieces of music that I still regularly listen to. Some examples of my favorite tracks are “Lily of the Valley” and “In My Head It's Like Hell.” And on a final note, I nominate Susan Ashworth as one of my favorite examples of a strong female protagonist in a video game. An amazing character and paired together with a great voice actor. [b]Technical:[/b] I had no technical issues while playing. [i](Win10,7800X3D,RX7800XT)[/i] [b]Personal Rating:[/b] 5/5

i put it to the side for a good while because i messed up my save file but i finally sat and played the whole thing and i am so glad i did genuinely one of the best games i played. i loved playing downfall so i was excited to dive into another narrative. i also ADORE the artstyle something about it being outdated and slightly amateur at parts added to the artistry and atmosphere anyways I LOVE MITZI ♥_♥

This is one of my favorite games. It's striking, spooky, puzzly, and interesting. I recently replayed it for the second or third time, and loved it again. It's a bit gruesome, so I wouldn't recommend it to kids. But for people who like horror, I absolutely would.

This game and all of the games in this line are my comfort games. I always replay these games with a blanket and some tea, i'm not sure if its the rainy atmosphere or like the message of the different stories but i just really enjoy these games and hope they continue to release more! Burnhouse lane was also really good!

I found this game by mistake YEARS ago and could never finish it (I was quite younger then), so I hopped on it when I found it on Steam. This game, I have no words for. It is completely and truly one of my favorite games of all time. I love the focus on the story and characters more than the graphics (which I still love). It's dark, its horrific, it's gritty and gruesome. You'll have varied emotions from disgust to sadness while playing this, and some choices blur the lines on what's "right" and what's "deserved". The Cat Lady is the beginning of The Devil Came Through Here trilogy, and while it's my favorite of the trilogy, the whole series (and other games) by Rem and the rest of the team is phenomenal. Truly if you want an experience that's going to stick with you because of how eerily horrifying it is, look no further cause this is it.

Replaying this game as an adult has been such a cool experience. I absolutely love this. It's the only game alongside Silent Hill 2 (2001) to constantly give me chills during gameplay.

I played this right after I lost someone close to me and the story hit in a different way then most games. The puzzles are both tricky but fun to accomplish. I definitely will play again to get all of the achievements.

I played this game a few years after it came out, after having finished Downfall. To say this game is beautiful is an understatement. Don't be fooled by the graphics. They're not "aesthetically" pleasant for a lot of people, even back then. But the story, the character development, the topics it so painfully talks about... It is a brilliant game. Downfall was already good in it's own way (it left me a little petrified during certain scenes, and the ending just...). The Cat Lady though, sometimes I find myself wishing I could forget everything I know about it so I can experience it all over again like the first time. I seriously will always love this game and have recommended it to people that are not even into this type of games. It is just that great. Hopefully one day I have time to play the other games that came out recently.

Dark, creepy, challenging but not too difficult

I love horror videogames with this edgy and grime aesthetic. Very good p&c game with a great story. Some lines of dialogue may come as funky considering the fact some paths require you to say certain things so in many cases it is pointless to choose what to say but whatever, good game.

Great story but really heavy. It touches upon really sensitive topics so if you are not into that I would say it's not for you. Throughout the story you can feel just how hopeless the main character is and it almost feels like I'm a friend just trying to keep her afloat. Also the visual art style of the game fit really well with the themes touched by the story. It was really good! I recommend it to everyone that wants a very rich storytelling that makes you feel connected to the characters.

i won't say it changed my life – but it kinda did an absolute masterpiece that quietly puts most modern horror games to shame

So far I really dislike the writing, the disturbing content and theme is good but the story and writing is pissing me off. Crashes sometimes so save a lot or you have to do things all over.

Wow! What a dark story about depression that somehow blooms into a story of hope. The main character starts at the lowest point anyone can get with depression, but by the end, she starts to see a little bit of light to lead her out of the hole she is in. Game mechanics were old in the 90s. Soundtrack is phenomenal! Voice acting is a little stiff (likely recorded separately, without cast reading lines back and forth). Story is fantastic! Imagery is dark and gory, or drab and depressing. (A great reflection of Susan's mental state) My recommendation comes with a huge TRIGGER WARNING. This game tackles very tough subjects and themes. This WILL NOT be for everyone. But, I highly recommend it to anyone who is stable enough to handle it, and likes story over gameplay.

Great story, amazing music; also i like how the story feels immersive and u feel the characters; played so many games and this was just top tier (makes me sad abt modern games tho :"))

one of my favorite games of all time i've never stopped thinking about it

changed my fucking life