Cat Quest II Cats, dogs and dungeon loot

The cats of Felingard and the dogs of the Lupus Empire are at war, and the last thing either side wants is cooperation. That is exactly what you get: two kings, a cat and a dog, dragged out of slumber to take back their stolen thrones. The story is told with a joke in nearly every line, cat and dog wordplay that never lets up, and it carries you across a bigger map than the first game, into new lands beyond Felingard. You play both heroes, switching between them at will, and the banter between the two is half the fun. It is light, family-friendly fantasy where the plot stays cheerful from start to finish.

Combat is quick and simple: move in, swing, dodge out. The sequel adds more to play with than the first game. Swords and other melee weapons sit alongside new magic staves that let you fight from a distance, and a wider spell list covers fire, ice, healing and more to hurl at monsters. Passive abilities can be mixed and combined, so you can shape each hero toward a role: one wading in with a sword, the other raining spells from behind. Enemies fight back harder too, shooting projectiles and using their own tricks. You dodge-roll past the danger, close the gap, and keep the pressure on.

The map is large, colorful and dotted with things to find: dungeons to clear, caves full of loot, magic towers that improve your spells, monuments holding bits of lore, and towns where you can nap to save and restore your health and magic. Dungeons come with traps and obstacles, so each one plays a little differently. On top of the main quest there is a long list of side quests, each with its own small story and its own piece of the world's lore. Gear drops as you go, and coins you earn upgrade your weapons, spells and equipment at blacksmiths and mage towers.