castle cat 2
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.