Curse That Magic Cat!

Curse That Magic Cat!

Released Jan 2021

Magnus the Wizard has cursed you, turning you into a cat! Lift your curse and take your revenge by meowing, hiding, destroying things, and collecting spell books to break the spell. Curse That Magic Cat! is a lighthearted, single-player game made by students at SMU Guildhall.

93% positive · 341 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Curse That Magic Cat! was developed as a student capstone project at SMU Guildhall over a 14-week academic development cycle. The store description explicitly states: "Additional development on the game is not currently planned beyond its academic completion." This is a direct developer statement confirming the game launched as a finished, complete product with no post-launch content intended. The game shipped on January 6, 2021 with six levels, collectible cat colors, and its full feature set. No DLC, updates, or expansions have been announced or listed.
Evidence
Store page explicitly states: 'Additional development on the game is not currently planned beyond its academic completion.' The game was developed over a 14-week student capstone cycle.
description · Jan 6, 2021 source development ending
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Game is described as a lighthearted single-player experience made by students at SMU Guildhall, framing it as a complete, self-contained release.
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Details

Developer
Publisher
SMU Guildhall
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Curse That Magic Cat! is a lighthearted, single-player game in which you have been cursed and turned into a cat. Explore the mansion of Magnus the Wizard, collecting three spell books in each level in order to escape. Along the way, take your revenge by breaking the wizard's belongings, stealing and using his potions, and ducking under furniture to watch Magnus search for you in vain!

Key Features:

  • Magnus the Wizard, an AI opponent (whom you hate) to challenge you.
  • Six levels in which to unleash your inner sneaky, destructive cat.
  • Collectible cat colors to ensure you look purr-fect while taking your revenge.
  • And yes, breakable things for your cat to push off tables and shelves.

Notes:

  • Curse That Magic Cat! is published by SMU Guildhall and developed by a small student capstone team over a development cycle of 14 weeks.
  • Additional development on the game is not currently planned beyond its academic completion.
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