Summary
- Scratch The Cat blends retro mechanics with a unique musical twist in a new 3D platformer adventure.
- The game pays homage to classics of the genre and features a rhythm-driven mission to recover stolen music records.
- Scratch The Cat is set to launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox consoles in 2026.
Touted as "a tribute to the golden age of 3D platformers," the upcoming action-adventure game Scratch The Cat blends old-school game mechanics with a unique musical twist. Scratch The Cat is set to launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox consoles in the second half of 2026, and players can get an early look at the familiar elements and surprising twists that await in this fresh take on retro classics.
The 90s established a key era in gaming history, with the transition from 2D side-scrollers like Super Mario Bros. To 3D platforming video games like Banjo-Kazooie setting a major trend that would carry through the early and mid-2000s. While that trend tapered off and was replaced with other key periods in gaming, the recent re-emergence of the 3D-platforming genre has set the stage for new entries that pack a nostalgic punch.
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Developer FlatPonies has revealed the first official announcement trailer for Scratch The Cat, a 3D platformer that pays homage to the early days of PlayStation games like Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, and more. The titular cat, Scratch, is a rhythm-driven DJ on a mission to recover the music records that Snatch The Rat has stolen. Players will need to lead Scratch through a grooving, vibrant world that moves to the beat of an original soundtrack while chaining and mixing together his feline moves of running, jumping, climbing, and fighting to recover the fragments of his records and restore his musical collection. Featuring clever puzzles, quirky characters, and headlining boss battles, Scratch The Cat brings back the beloved atmosphere of old-school 3D platformers while introducing innovative new elements.
Scratch The Cat Announcement Trailer
The announcement trailer for Scratch The Cat quickly introduces audiences to a refreshing yet familiar world of platforming adventure with music heavily reminiscent of early PlayStation classics. Scratch can be seen collecting coins, changing outfits, fighting enemies, and even using environmental abilities like grappling and wall-jumping. Audiences have already begun drawing comparisons between Scratch The Cat and mega-hits like the Jak and Daxter series, as well as more recent beloved games, including A Hat in Time. Scratch The Cat is available now for wishlisting on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Xbox Store.
Recent years have seen a renaissance of sorts for 3D platformers, with the latest entry in the Crash Bandicoot series and rising indie games catching the eye of fans. Offering a blend of retro vibes with a modern twist, interested players may want to stay tuned for any updates on Scratch The Cat and other 3D platformers coming to PC and consoles.
