The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...
I am ashamed to admit that I'm not a big Adventure Game fan, despite loving the story for many of them I just don't find the gameplay interesting most of the time. But this here, this is special.
The level of maturity and absolute quality of the writing for the game, mixed with enjoyable gameplay and outstanding visual art direction is so impressive that I've honestly changed my opinion on indie games as a whole. If we view games as an art form, then let this game lead that view as we head forward because I will gladly play more games of this caliber.
Without spoiling anything, the characters are unique and relate able and remind you of people you've at least known at one point or another in your life, the puzzles I struggle to even call puzzles, as they just feel so fluid and part of the story.
Over the top praise aside- I really enjoyed it, the dark humor and serious moments mixed together so well and the dialog choices always felt right.