Cat & Tera Puzzle Game (Horizontal Cat, Vertical Tera)

Game Overview

Embark on a delightful and challenging puzzle adventure with ‘Cat & Tera Puzzle Game’ (also known as ‘Yokoneko Tatetera’). This unique maze-walking game introduces two adorable characters: Cat, who moves horizontally (Yoko), and Tera, who moves vertically (Tate). Players must navigate through color-coded panels, each restricting movement to specific directions—orange for horizontal (left/right) and blue for vertical (up/down). The goal is to guide both characters to their respective colored doors by collecting keys, requiring strategic coordination and clever planning. With varying difficulty levels and stages designed from tutorial-like to intricate puzzles, the game guarantees hours of engaging fun. The final stage offers a thrilling climax where both characters exit together, rewarding players with a satisfying finish.

Recommendation

If you love brain-teasing puzzle games with a charming twist, ‘Cat & Tera Puzzle Game’ is a must-play! Perfect for players who enjoy:

• Cooperative puzzle-solving (even with a single player controlling both characters).
• Gradually increasing challenges that test spatial reasoning and logical thinking.
• Adorable visuals and intuitive mechanics suitable for all ages.
• Replayability with stages that invite multiple attempts to achieve the best steps or time.

How to Play

1. Move the Characters:

   • Use the arrow keys (↑, ↓, ←, →) or W, A, S, D keys to move the cat and Tera.
   • Alternatively, click the triangle buttons (L, R, UP, DOWN) on the screen to move them.

2. Understand Movement Rules:

   • Orange lines: The cat can only move left and right (horizontal).
   • Blue lines: Tera can only move up and down (vertical).
   • If the cat and Tera are on the same line, they will move together.

3. Collect Keys and Reach the Door:

   • The cat must collect the orange key and reach the orange door.
   • Tera must collect the blue key and reach the blue door.
   • The stage is cleared when both reach their respective doors.

4. Proceed to the Next Stage:

   • Press the Spacebar, 0 (zero) key, or click the “Next” button to move to the next stage.
   • You can replay any stage by returning to the stage list.

5. Final Stage Objective:

   • In the last stage, both the cat and Tera must exit through their doors simultaneously to complete the game.

Whether you’re a casual gamer or a puzzle enthusiast, this game balances accessibility with depth, making it a standout in the genre.

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Inspiration

Inspired by classic grid-based maze and movement puzzle games (‘Sokoban,’ ‘Portal’), ‘Cat & Tera Puzzle Game’ adds a fresh twist by introducing dual-character mechanics. The developer aimed to create a game that blends simplicity with strategic depth, encouraging players to think creatively about movement constraints. The color-coded panels and cooperative goal (both characters exiting together) were designed to foster a sense of accomplishment and teamwork, even in a single-player setting. The game’s playful art style and incremental difficulty reflect its origins on Scratch, a platform for beginner-friendly yet innovative game design.

Classification

• Game Type: Puzzle
• Difficulty: Medium
• Suitable Age: All ages
• Style: Cartoon
• Features: Single Player, High Score