Defunct Games reviews Pix the Cat by Pasta Games, available now on Nintendo Switch. Previously available on (deep breathe) PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, PC, Mac, Linux and mobile devices.
It only took me a few seconds to remember why I loved Pix the Cat all those years ago. It's a speedy little maze game with a great sense of style, a catchy soundtrack and a bunch of fun modes to master. It's also incredibly hard to put down, especially once you've started to memorize the stages and figure out the right paths. The problem is that the Switch's D-pad isn't up for the job. It's fine at low speeds, but the moment things heat up, the titular kitty cat becomes almost impossible to control. Pix the Cat is a game I recommend to almost everybody, but if you have the option, pick this game up on a system with a better D-pad.
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