About Shady Cats

A cat spots a fish on the other side of a platform and jumps over to grab it. Then another fish catches its eye. Seems harmless enough, until a dark version of the cat appears behind it. In Shady Cats, that shadow copies the player's route and follows relentlessly, and the longer the cat spends collecting, the more dangerous the chase becomes. The game has five stages, each with a different setting to explore. Fish scattered around the platforms add points, while golden fish improve the score multiplier. Honey jars are harder to resist because they offer a much larger bonus, but collecting honey attracts swarms of bees that can sting the cat. Chasing every collectible can be a bad decision, because the shadow follows your exact movements and doubling back through a familiar section may put it dangerously close. Watching the route ahead and choosing a safe jump can matter more than grabbing one extra fish. Fireflies are especially useful when the chase gets uncomfortable: collecting one lets the cat zap the shadow and remove it for a short time, giving enough room to reach another platform or escape a swarm of bees. Normal Mode lets up to four players join the fun, while Crazy Mode is a solo challenge where the opponent is a shadow based on the route from the previous level, so repeating old habits may get you caught by your own movements. There are 22 cats to choose from, although some must be unlocked through play. Knowing when to collect and when to run is what makes each attempt interesting.