Calico

 Switch
User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13

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  1. Heheheheheheh
    Dec 19, 2020
    0
    Calico is really cute but the switch has all the bugs they said they fixed on steam powered. Com please fix them!
  2. FoxyChalet
    Aug 3, 2023
    7
    So firstly, there was a big update to fix bugs in late 2022 I believe, and the gave is now perfectly playable. That being said, Its still a bit janky, what you'd expect from a low budget game built in unity. But I like it. I the character generator seems designed basically to make girls who I am attracted to. You can make curvy, and chubby body types, and they all look hot. It's also gotSo firstly, there was a big update to fix bugs in late 2022 I believe, and the gave is now perfectly playable. That being said, Its still a bit janky, what you'd expect from a low budget game built in unity. But I like it. I the character generator seems designed basically to make girls who I am attracted to. You can make curvy, and chubby body types, and they all look hot. It's also got lots of cute animals, and you can glide around with a raven on your head. It's also just bizarre a lot of the time, and not really like other games. Definitely worth it on sale.… Expand
  3. DeltaDeo
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    Calico is super cute and after the patch, it is better than before. Good game for casual playing!
  4. julevi
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    This is the cutest game I´ve played in a long time. You feel that the developers put a lot of love into some details, like the movement of the animals and the overall design. Animals do get a bit wobbly sometimes. There´s some bugs and issues with it though, and the screen takes a while to load. I hope they will fix some of them over time. There are many options to individualize theThis is the cutest game I´ve played in a long time. You feel that the developers put a lot of love into some details, like the movement of the animals and the overall design. Animals do get a bit wobbly sometimes. There´s some bugs and issues with it though, and the screen takes a while to load. I hope they will fix some of them over time. There are many options to individualize the character and many, many very cute animals that you can even mount and ride around with.
    I can definitely recommend this game for any animal lover in search of a relaxing, peaceful little game that will instantly boost your mood. The price (10€) is very fair for what you´ll get.    … Expand
  5. Meaglovin
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Super cute game! Haven't put it down except for work. Definitely has a few bugs that news to be worked through, but amazing and fun, can't wait to see it grow
  6. Yoshyosh
    Dec 29, 2020
    1
    I can't believe I spent my Christmas money on this game. The creators didn't even take the time to change the controls for the switch. So I can't even play without constantly pressing A instead of B. I put up with it. But when I just lost 4 hours worth of progress because the game froze and didn't let me save... I wish I could get a refund. It still needs so much work before it can beI can't believe I spent my Christmas money on this game. The creators didn't even take the time to change the controls for the switch. So I can't even play without constantly pressing A instead of B. I put up with it. But when I just lost 4 hours worth of progress because the game froze and didn't let me save... I wish I could get a refund. It still needs so much work before it can be considered a good game. But I do not plan on making that progress again, or picking it up again. :') I really wanted to like it. I really did.… Expand
  7. whaile42
    Jan 3, 2021
    4
    Really cute concept but the game just doesn't feel polished. I really like the designs for the world and characters, and the graphics are ok, but the physics & controls feel awkward and clunky. If you make the wrong move you might get stuck somewhere and have to reload a save. At one point in the game you enter a little cutscene and the credits roll— after the credits were over it dumpedReally cute concept but the game just doesn't feel polished. I really like the designs for the world and characters, and the graphics are ok, but the physics & controls feel awkward and clunky. If you make the wrong move you might get stuck somewhere and have to reload a save. At one point in the game you enter a little cutscene and the credits roll— after the credits were over it dumped me in the ocean with no way back up onto land. The cliffs are too steep to climb and it won't let me swim close enough to the beach. In addition, the controls are confusing to me. I think an option to switch the functions of A and B would be helpful. And in your journal, it would be helpful to have pictures or illustrations of the actual individual animals, rather than just their species. I really don't want to diss a cute indie game, because I can feel the love and hard work put into it, but from a gameplay perspective it needs some work.… Expand
  8. Kashina
    Jan 14, 2021
    0
    Wasted my money on this game.

    The game starts you off as nude as they can let you in this game and it looked and played like shovelware.
  9. ThatGirlCharlie
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    Peachy Keen Games worked over time to patch this game, and the hard work's paid off. With v 1.4, Calico runs smoother with less bugs and corrected controls. At the end of the day, Calico proves itself to be a warm slice of wholesome content. Light, breezy, and cute as a button, this is a game that is very refreshing, now more than ever.
  10. manaph-why
    Sep 24, 2022
    7
    This game is cute, and it is clunky. If you're looking for a management sim, this isn't it. Calico is a game where you can decorate a cat cafe and fulfill requests for townsfolk. They character designs are adorable, the world is vibrantly colored (though sometimes a little too saturated in my own personal tastes), and it's pretty easy to control. There are graphical glitches, and characterThis game is cute, and it is clunky. If you're looking for a management sim, this isn't it. Calico is a game where you can decorate a cat cafe and fulfill requests for townsfolk. They character designs are adorable, the world is vibrantly colored (though sometimes a little too saturated in my own personal tastes), and it's pretty easy to control. There are graphical glitches, and character collision is weird. Animals flop around in ways that look painful sometimes. I had a glitch where an animal I needed to pick up and take somewhere for a side quest just didn't let me interact with it after I tried to assign it to my party. This was fixed by turning it off and back on again, but it's a picture of the kind of thing you can expect. In addition, some quests will accept work you've already done but most want you to work on the quest only after it is asked of you even if you intuited what needed to be done. Also, sometimes it's pretty unclear what you're supposed to do next. All this being said, it's still adorable. That is its main selling point, if you need something simple and easy without strife more complex or stressful than "I'm a catgirl now and I don't like water anymore, but my friend still wants me to come swimming!" then this game might be a good distraction.… Expand

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57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Cubed3
    Aug 12, 2021
    40
    Combining cats and other likeable creatures with a café should be a winning formula, but unfortunately Calico fails to offer an enjoyable time. Cute graphics and inventive concepts alone do not excuse the multitude of issues that give the game a feel of a draft version, rather than a finished product despite post-launch updates. Perhaps one day running a cat café will run like a dream, instead of a cute-themed nightmare.
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  2. Nintendojo
    Jun 1, 2021
    16
    What sounded like the combination of a management game, Animal Crossing, and The Sims turned out to be barely influenced by all three. If you’re looking for a relaxing Switch game where you can collect clothing, decorate your home, and hang out with animals, there is already the perfect game for you: Animal Crossing New Horizons. If you’ve already played it to the point of needing new joysticks, then there are plenty of other indie alternatives to pick up before giving Calico consideration.
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  3. RPG Fan
    Feb 16, 2021
    68
    While Calico‘s current state is vastly improved from its initial release thanks to these patches, its initial launch state can’t just be swept under the rug. But the continued effort to improve the game, combined with its welcoming, comforting, and charming nature shining through these unpleasant mats of fur, makes it clear that Peachy Keen Games is a developer with a lot of potential — and I can’t wait to see what they can do in the future with more experience.
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