MovieCat!
An iOS trivia game for Hollywood devotees.
MovieCat! is a trivia game for iOS created by the American developer OtherWise Games, launching on September 11, 2010. The game quizzes players on Hollywood-related topics, including films, actors, and awards. Instead of using actual movie clips or still images like the similar game Scene It?, MovieCat! features artistic recreations of important scenes. A sequel, MovieCat 2 - The Movie Trivia Game Sequel!, followed on December 19, 2013.
The original game holds an 84% Metacritic score from four critic reviews. SlideToPlay praised it as ideal for movie enthusiasts, while 148Apps called it an essential purchase for film fans and highlighted the charm of its cute cat theme. IGN noted that the feline gimmick enhances a solid trivia experience, and AppSpy found it fun and well-balanced for casual players.
For the sequel, SlideToPlay awarded a perfect 4/4, describing it as a challenging and entertaining update. TouchArcade gave it 4.5/5 stars, appreciating its simple but enjoyable solo play and fresh trivia. 148Apps gave a 5/5 rating, noting that questions rarely repeated over a four-hour session, offering strong replay value alongside its adorable cat aesthetic.
Quick Facts
- Title
- MovieCat!
- Developer
- OtherWise Games
- Platforms
- iOS, Android
- Released
- September 11, 2010
- Genre
- Trivia
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
MovieCat! was released on September 11, 2010, by American studio OtherWise Games. The game asks players Hollywood-themed questions on topics such as movies, actors, and awards. Unlike the similar Scene It?, it does not use clips or still images taken directly from movies; instead, it artistically recreates key moments.
Reader's Guide
MovieCat! received a Metacritic rating of 84% based on 4 critic reviews. SlideToPlay said 'While Trivial Pursuit is your best source for questions about history and science, MovieCat! is perfect for starry-eyed Hollywood devotees.' 148Apps called it 'an unmissable purchase' for movie fans, noting the cutesy cats helped. IGN wrote that the game 'makes the most out of its fuzzy gimmick, but it doesn't come at the expense of a great trivia game.' AppSpy described it as 'a fun trivia title that may not stump movie-buffs, but it provides just the right amount of challenge and fun categories.' The game was followed by a sequel, MovieCat 2 - The Movie Trivia Game Sequel!, released on December 19, 2013.
Did You Know?
- It was developed by American studio OtherWise Games.
- Unlike Scene It?, MovieCat! does not use clips or still images from movies, instead artistically recreating key moments.
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