Despite having in-app purchases for gold fish, not buying gold fish with real money doesn't prevent you from enjoying the game. Cats leave you both silver and gold fish as presents, so all parts of the game are accessible without spending real money.
The cats come randomly, and the most you can do when the come is take a picture of them and collect gifts after they leave. Even if you check the game many times a day, it doesn't take up a lot of time.
There seem to be parts of the game that get unlocked as you play more, but you don't realize those features exist until they're unlocked, so there's not a lot of motivation to keep playing the game in that respect. For example, once you expand your yard, you unlock yard remodeling. However, it's not immediately apparent that the remodeling drastically changes the orientation of your yard, or that they may or may not increase the size of your yard.
After visiting some number of times (seemingly random), each cat will leave their unique memento. You can keep track of the mementos you've collected, but there's no way to use them in the game.
Techno Kitten Adventure features side-scrolling gameplay, similar to that of Copter and to a lesser extent, Flappy Bird. Levels are full of obstacles that you have to avoid by using simple one-touch controls. A lot of players praise Techno Kitten Adventure for its gameplay, mechanics and level design.
The cute, pixelated and somewhat vintage artstyle might not appeal to everyone, but the general consensus among players is that Techno Kitten Adventure has a unique atmosphere that is somewhat reminiscent of Nyan Cat. Players have also praised the extensive techno soundtrack.
The game features three different in-app purchases, which unlock new levels for the game. Luckily, microtransactions aren't necessary to play the game and are reasonable priced.
Some of the background images and sprites in the game were made in a fairly low resolution, which results in a blurry image when playing the game on a higher-resolution device.
The game updates quite often with new features, cats and enemies. There are also event stages that are added that get you a new exclusive cat for beating them as well as other prizes too.
The title might let you think otherwise, but the game can be perfectly played in offline mode, without any interaction with friends or other players. The multiplayer-mode is easy to use and extends on the single player gameplay.
Many users on the App Store and Play Store have praised the game for it's fun, addictive and enjoyable gameplay. The upgrade-system for your cats and the ability to dress up is also very positively received. Cat Simulator Online features extensive customization options.
The graphics and overall visuals in Cat Simulator appeal to the vast majority of its players. Although the artstyle might not appeal to everyone, the cats are presented in a cute manner and the different locations you can visit in the game are also well detailed.
The game is rated suitable for kids, but a couple of users have noticed some references regarding alcohol and other adult content. Alcoholic beverages can be seen in a couple of different locations in the game.
Cat Simulator Online is a free-to-play game which features a lot of different in-app transactions for virtual currency and vanity items. These microtransactions range from $1.99 to a hefty $99.99.