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Overview

The Castle Cat series consists of four main games, released between 2002 and 2006 by developer Felix Wiesner (aka Komix). These are free online Flash-based platformers, often hosted on sites like Silvergames.com. Players control a bizarre cat character with a castle for a head, emphasizing run-and-jump mechanics, enemy combat, and lighthearted humor. Core features include:

• Combat and Power-Ups: Use a back-mounted cannon to shoot enemies; collect items like beer mugs for health restoration.
• Challenges: Side-scrolling levels with platforming, boss fights, and environmental hazards.
• Themes: Each game has a unique setting, from basic adventures to themed locales like Miami or Vegas.
• Difficulty: Simple controls but progressively challenging, with permadeath (lose all hearts and restart).
• Tone: Comedic and absurd, featuring enemies like robots, helicopters, ghosts, sharks, and more.

The series is known for its retro Flash charm, short playtime, and addictive gameplay. No official sequels beyond 4 exist, but fan remakes occasionally appear.

Controls (Common Across Series)

• Arrows = Move / Jump
• Ctrl = Shoot (cannon or attacks)

Games in the Series

The series includes four entries, each building on the core formula with new themes and enemies.