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Leaving claw marks on your desktop
I think I really have seen all the weirdness that the software industry
can offer. I've barely recovered from the cow flinging madness of Earthworm Jim, and
along comes.. this.. this thing. Actually, 'desktop pet' would probably be a better
description. For Catz does indeed offer you the chance to have your own little virtual
kitty. Without pausing to ask 'Why?', PF Magic have created, using the same engine as
their previous title Dogz (what next? Cowz? Lizardz? Sharkz?), a veritable desktop menagerie.
The catz of the title live in your Windows workspace, and do all sorts of cattish things,
with the noticeable exception of clawing your icons to shreds, or leaving unpleasant pools
in the corners of your desktop. There is even a selection of kitty toys, with which to amuse
the said animal. And with 6 kitties to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice. Sarcasm?
Surely not. But anyway, it is a vaguely amusing thing, and can double as a screensaver.
You can download a trial version from the Catz web site, at http://www.catz.com. Go on.
Adopt a Catz (I can't believe I just said that...)
Newsweek Magazine
PETS: Pausible Paws
The popularity of PF. Magic's Dogz, which installs a virtual pooch on your hard
drive, shows that pets, real or otherwise, are irresistible. Now there's Catz ($19.95,
http://www.catz.com), the feline follow-up. Once you've "adopted" your kitten, it's your job
to feed, love and play with her (the jingle ball is the best toy). Imbued with just
enough artificial intelligence to win over your better judgment, Catz will have you
cooing at your PC in no time.
Jennifer Tanaka and N'Gai Croal
People Magazine
Cat and Mouse
They sniff, they stalk. They even purr. They're the felines of Catz, avaliable on CD-ROM
(PF.Magic) or on the Web (http://www.catz.com) Audible purrs, but no smelly box.
The Virtual Hairball Award
Catz (PF.Magic), this years companion to Dogz, is a computer program that lets you adopt pets,
play with them and watch them grow - all on your computer screen. Filled with cute sounds and
animation. And no kitty litter.
Windows Sources Magazine
Hairballs Not Included
These digital felines behave just like their real-life counterparts: They romp, purr, scratch,
and play. They also sometimes catch (and torture) their little mouse playmate.
